Lots of compact SUVs strive to be rugged and family-friendly at the same time, but few can match the new Nissan Rogue. With an impressive combination of fuel economy, power, and available all-wheel drive, the Rogue competes aggressively with other SUVs on many fronts. Discuss the new Nissan Rogue with the team at Mike Barney Nissan in Amherst, NY if you want to know what it means to not compromise.

Exterior

The Rogue features an angular front end that tapers into an aerodynamic profile. It has a long nose and the front features a compelling design with two LED arrays for headlamps and fog lights. It has L-shaped coves along the front corners hinting at sporty performance. You also get a sharp chrome grille. The black bumper assembly makes the Rogue look more rugged, and the cladding continues along the wheel wells and bottom paneling. A small spoiler gives the Rogue a rally-inspired look from the back, too.

Interior

Minimalism is the design language for the Rogue's interior. Clean lines with simple silver accents give the Rogue's interior an instantly classy appearance. Especially when you order the Rogue with a contrasting two-tone interior, the look is the height of good taste. A slight squared-off steering wheel indicates a bit of sportiness. Especially with the digital instrument cluster and large tablet-style in-dash display, the Rogue also has lots of tech-savviness.

With 31.6 cubic feet of rear cargo room, the Rogue is wonderful for hauling groceries, equipment, and other items. It also has a two-row seating design with a 106.5-inch wheelbase. Consequently, it can seat five people while letting them all have enough legroom.

Performance

Every trim level has a 1.5-liter engine. It uses a continuously variable transmission, and you can buy it with front- or all-wheel drive. The setup produces 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque, and Nissan rates the towing capacity of the Rogue at 1,500 lbs. With 8.2 inches of ground clearance, the Rogue will handle typical off-road needs. It also has a turning circle of just over 35 feet, making it great for maneuvering in parking lots, alleys, and similarly difficult urban settings around Buffalo, NY, and Niagara Falls, NY.

The AWD setup has fuel economy numbers of 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The FWD is even more efficient at 30 mpg city and 37 mpg highway.

Tech

Options like the Divide-N-Hide cargo system, motion-activated liftgate, and remote-folding rear seats make the Rogue very convenient. The infotainment system runs through NissanConnect software to provide maps, Google Assistant, entertainment, and apps. Your Rogue will also connect to your phone over Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Rogue supports mobile data plans for its infotainment system, and you can even share the connection via Wi-Fi.

Safety

Pro Pilot Assist 1.1 is Nissan's driving assistance system with a focus on safety. The optional system offers stop-and-go cruise control with GPS-supported navigation. It also can read nearby traffic signs and automatically adjust the vehicle's speed. An HD surround-view monitor is also available. The Rogue even supports forward collision mitigation and can automatically apply the brakes if it detects a potential accident.

Trims (Near Williamsville, NY)

Your entry-level option is the Rogue S, which includes a push-button start, automatic LED headlamps, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The Rogue SV is the first upgrade with remote start, keyless entry, 18-inch wheels, heated side mirrors, and ProPilot assistance. The SL trim comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, wireless charging, navigation, and 19-inch wheels. The Rogue Platinum is the top option, with a panoramic sunroof, memory settings for the driver's seat, quilted leather upholstery, Bose audio, and ambient interior lighting.

The new Nissan Rogue is rich with features. Visit us at Mike Barney Nissan in Amherst, NY today and see why buyers from Cheektowaga, NY and North Tonawanda, NY prefer to get the Rogue here.