2012 Nissan Rogue Review

 The 2012 Nissan Rogue compact SUV will mainly be a carryover of the 2011 Rogue that went through a mid-cycle refreshening. The 2012 Rogue will continue with similar styling to the 2011 Rogue, which received a new grille and front fascia, chrome-accented door moldings, and a rear spoiler. Other changes included tweaked styling, new color options, and a variety of new features like Bluetooth and a USB port.
The 2012 Rogue will sit in the middle of Nissan’s five-seater crossover lineup,  between the smaller 2012 Nissan Juke, and larger 2012 Nissan Murano.
The 2012 Nissan Rogue will be offered in the same trims: S, SV, and Krōm. Iguida says, “The last, pronounced “chrome,” should return with its own grille appearance, some fancier aero body trim, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels versus the other models’ standard 16- or 17-inch wheels.” All models will come standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is also available for the Rogue, but its meant for messier on-road situations rather than off-road duty.
The Nissan Rogue counts as a relatively long compact crossover, but spaciousness is only found in the front-seat. iGuida notes, “rear-seat room is merely average and maximum cargo volume — 57.9 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded — is slightly below par.” Things aren’t expected to change until the Rogue gets a redesign, which is not scheduled until 2014. However, in order to compete with rivals, the 2012 Rogue may receive an upgrade in interior materials.
As for the mechanical side of things, the 2012 Rogue will return with a single engine – a 2.5L four-cylinder making 170 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque, mated with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Its current Rogue’s fuel-economy is rated at around 22/27 mpg city/highway with front-wheel drive, and around 21/26 with AWD. There a mild  improvement may be possible for the 2012 Rogue.
iGuida points out, “The 2012 Rogue will again count among its assets a suspension adept at cushioning bumps and encouraging enthusiastic cornering.” Maximum towing capacity for the 2012 Nissan Rogue should remain at 1,500 pounds.
Features offered with 2012 Rogue will include Bluetooth connection, USB connection port for iPOD, Nissan navigation system, leather appointed seats, xenon headlights, heated front seats, and Nissan’s keyless entry and ignition system. You may have to pick through the model lineup and options list to outfit the 2012 Rogue to your liking.
iGuida adds, “The 2012 Rogue will continue to augment its cargo versatility with a huge glovebox, big center-console bins, and a washable, removable tray beneath the rear load floor. Also available will be a neat cargo-bay organizer that pops from load the floor at the touch of a button and a front-passenger seatback that folds forward to create an 8.5-foot cargo channel inside the vehicle.”
Standard safety features for the 2012 Rogue will include six standard air bags, and advanced technology like the standard Anti-lock Braking system that helps prevent wheel lockup while breaking heavily.
The 2012 Nissan Rogue is expected to be in showrooms by autumn 2011. It will be competing other compact crossovers like the Honda CR-V, the Ford Escape, and the Subaru Forester.

The 2012 Nissan Rogue is expected to be in showrooms by autumn 2011. A 2011 Rogue is shown here.