11/1/2023 0 Comments 2021 nissan rogue review![]() ![]() Apart from this top Platinum trim with AWD, all other trim levels have the option for FWD or AWD. On city streets, the steering is light and effortless making for easy maneuverability. However, this new generation feels more planted and eager to go around a corner. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s not a Mazda CX-5. Handling – Speaking of providing grip, The 2021 Nissan Rogue drives much better on twisty roads than the outgoing model. The only limitation are the winter tires that don’t provide as much grip as all-season tires. There’s quite a bit more pedal travel than I’d like but in everyday situations, there’s more than enough braking force. The brakes themselves are adequate for the Rogue. The system didn’t feel overly sensitive nor did it give me any false alerts while I test drove the Rogue. During my time with the SUV, I averaged 8.6 L/100km (27.4 MPG) so it’s not difficult to reach those targets.īraking – Like many other manufacturers, Nissan vehicles are equipped with forward collision alert & automatic emergency braking as standard regardless of trim level. A 0.3 & 0.4 L/100km improvement over the old Rogue. It is now rated for 7.2 L/100km (32.7 MPG) on a highway and 9.2 L/100km (25.6 MPG) in a city. The 2.5L engine also received a bump in fuel efficiency. Sure, the engine’s rpms needed to hit the 3,000 mark when accelerating onto a highway but once the Rogue got up to cruising speeds, the rpms dropped to around the 1,500 mark. The crossover accelerated at a moderate rate of speed from a stop and overtaking another vehicle on a highway didn’t require a long run-up. ![]() But despite the lower power output, the engine never felt as though it was struggling while driving the Nissan Rogue. That is a moderate bump in power from the last generation Rogue but it’s still lower than some of the base engines that Mazda, Toyota, & Honda offer in their models. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque (135 kW & 245 Nm). Engine – Unlike its competitors, the 2021 Nissan Rogue is only available with one engine (for now at least). ![]()
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