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ARRIVAL: 2021 Nissan Rogue SV AWD
EPA City/Hwy/Comb Fuel Econ
25/32/28 mpg
“The Nissan Rogue makes a solid first impression, but is it really as good as we think it is?”
Kelly Lin
Base Price $30,090 As Tested $33,530
Many of Nissan’s SUVs rank midpack or lower in our buyer’s guide segments, but that’s not the case with the Rogue, one of our favorite compact SUVs. Fresh off a full redesign, the Rogue advanced to the finalist round of our 2021 SUV of the Year competition thanks to its practical, spacious cabin and solid road manners. It also won a comparison test against the hot-selling Toyota RAV4.
We’ve spent our fair share of time in the Rogue, but we’ve yet to live with it through the seasons. Now that we have one in our long-term test fleet, however, we’ll learn about its reliability, maintenance costs, and competence as a daily driver. Will the Rogue lose its luster after a year?
Previous 2021 Rogues we’ve spent a lot of time in have been top-grade Platinum models, but this time around we’re driving a less expensive version, choosing instead to hop behind the wheel of the Rogue SV, just one step up from the base model. The SV is the volume player in the lineup; buyers have flocked to its sub-$29,000 starting price compared to more than $37,000 for the Platinum. Despite falling lower on the trim ladder, the SV still comes standard with a full suite of safety equipment, including blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and automatic high-beams.
So far, we’ve enjoyed the Rogue SV’s standard 360-degree camera system. ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s semi-autonomous driving system, also comes in handy. ProPilot Assist combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering; essentially, it helps you with accelerating, braking, and steering within a single lane on the highway.
Front and center inside the cabin, an 8.0-inch screen offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You won’t encounter quilted leather seats like you would
