Nissan Rogue

Nissan Rogue
2014 Nissan Rogue S
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	2007—present
Model years	2008—present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Mistral Nissan X-Trail (Canada) Nissan Xterra (Mexico) Nissan X-Trail (Philippines)

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV that debuted in October 2007^[1] for the 2008 model year, produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It is the North American version of the Nissan X-Trail in Japan.

The Nissan Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 7, 2007. It replaces the Nissan X-Trail in Canada as Nissan's entry-level SUV and the body-on-frame Nissan Xterra in Mexico due to the Smyrna plant freeing capacity for the 2009 Suzuki Equator, but the Xterra continued on sale in the United States and Canada through 2015 after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year. All-new versions of the X-Trail and Rogue were launched in 2013 on a shared platform.

The Rogue is powered by a 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS), 2.5 L four-cylinder QR25DE engine mated to a standard continuously variable transmission,^[2] and comes standard with front-wheel-drive. The Rogue costs less than Nissan's Murano crossover SUV, but at 105.8 cu ft (3.00 m³) vs. 108.1 cu ft (3.06 m³)^[3] offers only slightly less passenger volume than its V6-powered sibling, and a nearly equal cargo area of 39.3 cu ft (1,110 L) vs. 39.6 cu ft (1,120 L).

In 2014, the Rogue received the distinction of being the first automobile to be manufactured in South Korea for a Japanese automaker and sold under a Japanese brand, thanks to the Renault–Nissan Alliance, in which the Rogue is built by Renault Samsung Motors in Busan. Renault Samsung Motors originally was a technology partner of Nissan upon its establishment in 1994 as Samsung Motors, and Renault, who has owned a controlling stake in Nissan since 1999, acquired a controlling stake in Samsung Motors in 2000, becoming Renault Samsung Motors.^[4]

First generation (2007–2013)

First Generation
2011 Nissan Rogue S
Overview
Also called	Nissan Rogue Select (2014-2015)
Production	2007–2014
Model years	2008–2013 (as Rogue) 2014–2015 (as Rogue Select)
Assembly	Nissan Shatai, Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan C platform
Related	Nissan Qashqai Nissan X-Trail Renault Koleos
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L QR25DE I4
Transmission	CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.9 inches (2,690 mm)
Length	2008-2010: 182.9 inches (4,646 mm) 2011-2013: 183.3 in (4,656 mm) 2011-2013 Krom: 184.3 in (4,681 mm)
Width	70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Height	65.3 inches (1,659 mm)
Curb weight	3,529 lb (1,601 kg)

Initial release

2008 Nissan Rogue SL

The Nissan Rogue comes in three trims in the United States: S,SV and SL. S is the base model, which comes factory equipped with anti-lock brakes; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; and AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers and auxiliary input jack.^[5]

An optional "360 Value" package on the S model adds 16-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with rear-view monitor, body-color rear spoiler, chrome grille, and rear privacy glass. An S Krōm trim edition includes Krōm integrated body design, center-exit exhaust, body-color rear spoiler, 17-inch brilliant-finish aluminum-alloy wheels, and rear privacy glass.^[6]

Both trims are available with Front-wheel drive and All-wheel drive.^[7]

Safety

Safety features in the Rogue include front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and anti-skid control. The following summarizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings^[8]

Frontal Driver	(5 stars out of 5)
Frontal Passenger	(4 stars out of 5)
Side Impact	(5 stars out of 5)
Rollover	(4 stars out of 5)

Awards and recognition

• 2010 Rogue Awarded Consumers Digest's Automotive Best Buy Award.
• 2010 Rogue Received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s Highest Side-Impact Safety Rating(five stars).

2011 model year update

2011 Nissan Rogue "Krom"

Changes to Nissan Rogue include redesigned gauges recolored from orange to black, redesigned center dash for addition of the navigation system, redesigned exterior featuring a new front fascia and grille, new front and rear spoilers, new chrome side door guard molding trim accents, new front and rear tire deflectors and a new chrome license plate finisher; new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels for the Rogue S Krōm Edition and Rogue SL Package, new low rolling resistance tires (available with the 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels) and a new under-body cover.

The Rogue S Krōm Edition is a version of Rogue S with more aggressive styling, sport-tuned exhaust, 18-inch polished wheels and tires, a unique grille and bumper with fog lamps, and other styling tweaks. The vehicle was unveiled at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville.

US models went on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning 2010-08-13. Early models include S and SV.^[9]

Equipment

The SV is available with an optional SL package, adding leather seats, touch screen navigation system and 18" alloy wheels, along with other premium features.

Recalls

Nissan vehicles with Garmin Nuvi 750, 760 and 765 GPS devices, which included Rogue sold with the Garmin devices between 2008 and 2010, were recalled in 2010 due to overheating.^[10] On November 23, 2011 Nissan announced a recall of 7,365 MY 2011 Rogue vehicles for improperly manufactured electric power steering (EPS) assist units, which over time could cause the power assist feature to fail, causing a loss of power assist and an increased risk of an accident.^[11][12]

2012 model year update

Changes to 2012 Nissan Rogue includes new aluminum-alloy wheels design, sport mode to the CVT, one new exterior color (Graphite Blue), Around View Monitor for SL package, which creates a composite top-view of the vehicle's surrounding and displays it through a LCD monitor.^[13]

"Special Edition" (replaced "Krom" edition) adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a premium audio system, satellite radio, privacy glass, rearview monitor, and fog lamps to the S trim.^[14][15]

In Canada, the Rogue comes in S and SV trim in front- or all-wheel-drive, and in a top-line SL trim in all-wheel-drive.

Recalls

In February 2012, Nissan recalled 2,983 MY 2012 versions of the Murano and Rogue, because the tire pressure monitoring system was not activated when the cars were assembled.^[16]

2014 model year update

Rogue Select

The Select is a continuation of the first generation Rogue sold alongside an all new Rogue that went on sale in 2013 as a 2014 model. Since the production capacity allowed for the first generation to be built in conjunction with the 2nd generation, it allows for a lower entry price to Rogue customers as well as fleet sales. It went on sale in January 2014 as 2014 model year vehicle and was continued through 2015. Nissan has since announced that 2015 will be the final year.^[17] The Rogue Select is not offered in Canada, however.

Rogue Select was built in Kyushu, Japan plant.^[18]

Second generation (2013–present)

The second generation Rogue is a version of Nissan X-Trail adapted to North American market^[19] and was inspired by the Hi-Cross Concept. Changes to Nissan Rogue included optional 3-row/7-passenger seating, standard 4-wheel independent suspension, electric power-assisted Steering, 4-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system. This generation Rogue has an interior similar to the Murano, Altima, and the Maxima.

The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.^[20]

US models went on sale in November 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle. Early models included 2.5 L 4-Cylinder QR25DE engine rated 170 hp (127 kW) and 175 pound-feet (237 N·m), Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with standard Sport Mode switch, 3 trims (S, SV and SL, each in a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive).^{[21][22][23][24]}

The 2016 model comes with technology such as NissanConnect with Navigation, Siri Eyes Free and many other new features. There are eight different colors for the 2016 Rogue.^[25]

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Production

Production of the 2014 Nissan Rogue began at Smyrna, Tennessee as the facility's 10 millionth vehicle.^[26]

Production of the Nissan Rogue crossover at South Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors's Busan plant started in September 2014, with an annual capacity of about 80,000 units.^[27][28]

Safety

It is currently holding the Top Safety Pick For IIHS Ratings. With the safety features from the first generation, it also includes Lane departure warning, frontal collision warning, object detection warning (SL Trim Only), and a 360 degree backup camera.

Small Overlap Front Driver: Poor / Good

Small Overlap Front Passenger: Marginal

Moderate Overlap Front Driver: Good

Side Impact: Good

Roof Strength: Acceptable / Good

In the IIHS evaluation of the 2013 model year, the Rogue achieved a "Good" crashworthiness rating for Head Restraints & Seats, Side, and Moderate Overlap Front, while achieving an “Acceptable” rating in Roof Strength, and a "Poor" rating in Small Overlap Front. Modifications were made starting in the 2014 model year which increased the Small Overlap Front and Roof Strength ratings to "Good".^[29]

The Small Overlap Test, introduced in 2012 by the IIHS simulates a frontal collision on 25% of the driver's side. Since its adoption, the IIHS has noticed several automakers making non-symmetrical modifications to their vehicles, the Rogue being one of them. Another Small Overlap Test was conducted on a number of vehicles including a 2014 Rogue, but was conducted on the passenger side instead. Based on this test, the Rogue would have received a "Marginal" rating if the IIHS were to provide ratings for passenger-side protection. The crash test's intrusion was 10 inches further into the vehicle on the passenger's side than on the driver's side and completely tore off the structural door hinge pillar on the passenger side.^[30]

Nissan vehicles built 2014 to 2017 were put under a recall as the occupant classification sensor (OCS) would think that an adult in the passenger seat is a child. They recalled over 6 million vehicles for either reprogramming or replacing.

2017 model year update

For 2017, the Nissan Rogue is expected to have a new facelift with restyled headlights and taillights which includes, restyled twin LED projector headlamps with High intensity discharge and LED Daytime Running Lights which will be offered on SL trim levels with the Premium Package, while S, SV trim levels, and the SL trim levels without the Premium Package offers Halogen Headlamps with LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights are available on all trim levels. The 2.5L engine with 170 hp carries over from the previous model. The new Rogue will be on sale in October 2016. A hybrid version of the vehicle will be introduced also for the at the end of 2016 (January 1, 2017) (Limited Availability) for the 2017 model year which features a 2.0 Liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine (power: 141 hp and torque: 141 lb-ft) and Xtronic CVT combined with an electric motor (power: 40 hp) and Lithium-Ion battery, for a combined power of 176 hp. The Lithium-Ion battery is located below the flooring of the under-floor cargo storage area. The Rogue Hybrid will be available in 2 trim levels SV and SL, but the Nissan Rogue Hybrid will not be available with Third Row Seating (Family Package) and Divide-N-Hide@ Cargo System due to the Lithium-Ion battery. The 2017 Nissan Rogue will also be available in new exterior colors.^[31]

Marketing

In 2007 the Rogue was featured on the television series Heroes, and in 2014, Nissan became the exclusive automotive partner for the launch of Apple's iTunes Radio, with the campaign theme "Make the Ordinary Extraordinary."^[32]

Other Rogues

From 1966 to 1969, American Motors (AMC) used the Rogue nameplate on the Rambler American for its top trim two-door hardtop and convertible models, as well as performance editions.^[33][34]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nissan Rogue.

• Official website from Nissan USA
• JB car pages: Nissan Rogue
• Nissan Murano Technical Repair Manual