Review: Nissan Rogue Is a Great Fit For Most Crossover Fans

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Nissan Rogue near Schererville, INHawkinson Nissan is pleased to share this Nissan Rogue review! Visit Hawkinson Nissan today to test drive a Nissan Rogue near Schererville, IN!

A Cars.com reviewer recently had some good things to say about the Nissan Rogue:

“For a large segment of the population, the 2013 Nissan Rogue small crossover is a great fit. It will get them where they want to go without disrupting the routine or making much of a splash — for better or worse.”

Every Rogue comes with a standard Nissan Xtronic CVT™, combining smooth, linear and responsive acceleration feel with high-efficiency operation. Rogue’s CVT utilizes Adaptive Shift Control and a high-speed central processing unit. Its advanced shift control offers the optimal shift pattern according to the driving situation and driver’s demands, using input from driver operation, vehicle speed, road gradient, turning condition and acceleration to adjust shifting patterns accordingly. A “Sport Mode” switch is standard.

Rogue fuel economy is rated at 23 mpg City/28 mpg Highway for 2-wheel drive models and 22 mpg City/27mpg mpg Highway for all-wheel drive models.

Rogue AWD models feature the All-Wheel Drive system. The system helps provides excellent all-weather performance and traction. Every Rogue also features standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited slip (ABLS).

Rogue comes equipped with standard 4-wheel independent suspension. The front suspension includes subframe-mounted independent struts with coil springs, high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs, and a stabilizer bar. The rear independent multi-link suspension includes aluminum-alloy upper links, high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs and stabilizer bar. The rear suspension design allows maximum luggage space (versus a rear strut design).

Responsive steering is provided by an Electric Power-assisted Steering (EPS) system. Every Rogue also comes equipped with standard power-assisted front and rear vented disc brakes with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

Rogue S models come with 16-inch steel wheels and P215/70R16 tires, or available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with the Special Edition Package. Rogue SV includes standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/60R17 tires, while 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and P225/55R18 tires are standard with the Rogue SV with SL Package.

Standard safety features include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection; front seat Active Head Restraints; 3-point front and rear seatbelts, front seat belts with pre-tensioners, load limiters and adjustable upper anchors and LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). Every Rogue also offers child safety rear door locks; Zone Body construction featuring front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone; Nissan Immobilizer system and anti-theft alarm system; and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

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Review: Rogue Offers Comfort Inside with Leather Seats

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Nissan Rogue near South HollandHawkinson Nissan is pleased to share this Nissan Rogue review! Visit Hawkinson Nissan today to test drive a new Nissan Rogue near South Holland! Hawkinson Nissan is the premier Nissan dealer in Chicago, offering the best selection of new and used cars in Chicago.

A reviewer from Cars.com recently said this about the Nissan Rogue:

“The Rogue is comfortable, though, and there are some goodies. The black leather seats of my test vehicle were perforated to reveal red material underneath. The navigation system is easy to use, and the simplicity of the climate controls is great. My test car had Nissan’s Around View Monitor system, which uses four cameras for a bird’s-eye view around the car; it’s especially helpful when parking.”

Rogue’s interior includes a driver-oriented cockpit, available leather-appointed seating surfaces and available 6-way power driver’s seat. Heated front seats and mirrors are also available, along with a fold-down front passenger seat – which allows more than 8.5 feet of front-to-rear cargo space for carrying long items such as wood or ladders. A rear 60/40 split-fold bench seat, oversize glove compartment, and versatile center console all contribute to Rogue’s usefulness.

Utility is enhanced by numerous convenient storage and ultra-functionality features, including an oversized glove compartment, a large center console and a washable, removable tray that fits below the cargo area floor to hold wet or dirty gear and tools. Rogue’s everyday utility features also include a variety of cupholders, memo/pen holder, coin holder and cell phone/sunglass holders. Available features and technologies include automatic air conditioning, RearView Monitor, a 4.3-inch color display audio system with USB interface, Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately).

Nissan’s Navigation System with 5.0-inch color touch screen display and NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) is offered with the Premium Edition and standard with the SV with SL Package model. Available audio systems include a powerful Bose®-developed audio system with 7 speakers with Nd® Richbass® woofer, AUX input and MP3 playback.

A standard drive computer includes displays for distance-to-empty, average fuel consumption, average speed, elapsed time and outside temperature. Available steering wheel-mounted controls include audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and cruise control (cruise control is standard on all models).

Hawkinson Nissan is the premier Nissan dealer in Chicago, with a huge inventory of new and used Nissan cars, trucks, SUV’s and hybrid Nissans. Our staff is standing by to help you drive home the Nissan you want, and we have options for every budget and family. We can even help you with financing! Once you experience the hassle-free car buying process at Hawkinson Nissan, you’ll become a “Customer For Life.” We have the vehicle you’re looking for, so don’t wait! Stop by Hawkinson Nissan today to select your new Nissan!

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Nissan Reports Best Ever Sales Month in March 2013

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Nissan Rogue near Country Club HillsHawkinson Nissan is pleased to share this Nissan product update! Hawkinson Nissan invites you to visit our Chicago Nissan dealership to test drive a new Nissan Rogue near Country Club Hills!

Wow! Nissan News reports that March 2013 was the best-ever sales month for Nissan in the United States. From Nissan News:

“Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 137,726 units, up 1 percent from last year’s total of 136,317 and marking the best month in NNA history. Nissan Division also posted its highest volume month ever, with 126,623 deliveries, up 0.4 percent. Infiniti deliveries totaled 11,103, up 9 percent from last March.

Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate’s best month since launch. March marks the first full month of deliveries of the lower-priced 2013 LEAF, now produced at Nissan’s assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. Price-competitive with traditional cars in its segment, LEAF is the best-selling pure electric vehicle in the world.

Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV totaled 9,071, up 177.1 percent, setting a new March record. Year-to-date Pathfinder sales, which launched in November 2012, are up 172.4 percent.

Nissan Altima totaled 37,763 in March on higher retail and lower fleet sales than year-ago levels.

Nissan Versa sales finished at 15,917, up 2.1 percent and establishing a new March record for the nameplate. Versa is the best-selling sub-compact in the U.S.

Nissan NV sales finished March at 1,290, the best month ever for the large commercial vans.

Nissan’s core volume models like Altima, Pathfinder and Versa are delivering the value, performance, style and innovation that consumers want. With strong retail demand for Altima, Pathfinder up almost 180 percent and the U.S.-built all-electric LEAF having its best month since launch, Nissan had its best month in history.”

If you’re looking for a smaller SUV, the Rogue is a great option! For 2013, For 2013 Rogue is offered in S, SV and SV with SL Package. In addition to the long list of standard equipment offered on the Rogue S, the SV adds upgraded cloth seats, 6-way power driver’s seat, satellite radio, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and much more.

The Rogue SV with SL Package includes additional standard features such as leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and outside mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Nissan Navigation System with 5.0-inch color touch screen display (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Bose® premium audio system with 7 speakers plus subwoofer, the advanced Around View® Monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Xenon headlights, automatic on/off headlights, power glass moonroof, automatic air conditioning and fog lights.

Just two option packages are offered in 2013: the Special Edition Package and the Premium Edition. The Special Edition Package includes 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, 4.3-inch audio display, USB interface, RearView Monitor, steering wheel audio controls, satellite radio (Sirius XM subscription required, sold separately), and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System.

The Premium Package features the Nissan Navigation System with 5.0-inch color touch screen display (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), power glass moonroof, automatic on/off headlights, automatic air conditioning, Bose® premium audio system with 7 speakers plus subwoofer and fog lights.

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