The 2018 Nissan Rogue competes in the hugely popular compact SUV market.
It offers seating for up to seven passengers in the third row configuration.
Under the hood, there is a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 170 horsepower and is linked to a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional.
Fuel economy is good, with the FWD version rated at 26 mpg city, 33 highway. The AWD version is rated at 25 and 32.
Three trim levels are offered: the S, SV and SL.
The Rogue handles nicely and offers a comfortable ride. While the CVT has been criticized in the past, it seems to have improved over the past few model years. It no longer seems to be always "searching" for the proper gear.
Interior space is presented efficiently, and most passengers will find a comfortable amount of head- and leg room, despite the Rogue being compact.
Exterior styling is good, too, with the design similarities to Nissan's other SUVs, the Murano and Pathfinder, clearly evident.
The Rogue starts at around $25,000 and ranges to about $34,000.
For a compact, versatile SUV, the Rogue plays its role nicely.
