Inside, the base Rogue S trim feels basic, although this year’s new 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is a nice upgrade. Its handling is safe, but hardly entertaining, and its ride quality is good but not outstanding. Although relatively fuel efficient at up to 29 mpg combined, the Rogue can feel a little pokey with a full load of passengers aboard. The Rogue Hybrid returns 2018 with fuel economy figures as much as 6 mpg higher than the standard version, although it's limited mostly to coastal and Rocky Mountain markets.Ĭonfusingly, Nissan sells a smaller, less-powerful crossover called the Rogue Sport that’s cheaper but certainly not sportier.Īll Rogues but the hybrid share a 2.5-liter inline-4 rated at 170 horsepower that either shuttles power to the front wheels or all four via a continuously variable transmission. For 2018, all Rogues are five-seaters, and that’s just fine with us since the third row was exceptionally confining. An updated infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at every Rogue price point, a power liftgate operated by the kick of a foot under the rear bumper is standard on SV and SL trim levels, and there are two new paint colors.Īdditionally, the previously optional third row that expanded the Rogue’s seating capacity to seven has been dropped. That’s not to say that the rest of the 2018 Rogue lineup was left out this year. The Rogue is available in S, SV, and SL trim levels, the latter of which can be newly upgraded with the automaker’s ProPilot Assist technology that can automatically accelerate, brake, and maintain the crossover’s distance from other vehicles with no driver intervention in certain situations. But its score is elevated thanks in part to a massive tech upgrade this year. (Read more about how we rate cars.)Īs a crossover, the Rogue is about average in terms of its driving dynamics, fuel economy, and overall feel. We’ve rated the Rogue 6.5 out of 10 for its hefty dose of standard and optional safety and high-tech features, as well as its good interior packaging. This five-seat crossover ranges from relatively basic, inexpensive family transportation to a high-tech showcase. The 2018 Nissan Rogue is an unlikely springboard for some of the automaker’s most advanced technology on the road to self-driving cars.

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