​​The Rogue Sells Very Well for a Reason​

The Nissan Rogue is sandwiched between Nissan’s two all-new crossovers. Below is the all-new second-generation Kicks, which has impressed reviewers with its exciting design, available AWD, and overall suitability for its segment. Above is the equally new generation of the Murano, which has also captivated critics as it pushes the nameplate to new heights of exterior and interior design, efficiency, and driving enjoyment.  

In the middle, the Rogue hasn’t changed much in the past couple of years, but it hasn’t needed to. It is Nissan’s best seller, and with 245,724 units sold last year, it ranks as the third best seller in its extremely competitive category. While buying a Rogue from Dick Smith Nissan of Columbia won’t have you driving a vehicle people haven’t seen before, you will have purchased a very satisfying compact crossover. 

The Rogue boasts a clean exterior that is likely to age well. It features an upright appearance that promises a spacious interior, which the Rogue successfully delivers. Powering the vehicle is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-three equipped with Nissan’s exclusive variable compression (VC) technology. This system enables the engine to operate with high compression at low rpm and turbo boost. As the engine rpm increases, the compression is adjusted to accommodate the effectively heightened compression from turbocharging. In contrast, other turbocharged engines must maintain low compression at all times to accommodate the turbo boost, sacrificing low-end power.  

The result is 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, which are good numbers for the segment and allow the Rogue to perform well on the highway and in the city, where the VC keeps things lively. When accelerating, the continuously variable transmission keeps the engine in its power band. With front-wheel drive, the Rogue is rated at 30 mpg in the city and an impressive 37 on the highway, with a combined rating of 33 mpg. All-wheel drive figures are 28/34/31 mpg. 

With 38.5 inches of rear legroom (more than RAV4) and 39.2 inches of headroom, you can comfortably take two adults across the country with nary a complaint. Additionally, 36.5 cubic feet of cargo area behind the rear seats should be ample for everyone’s luggage. There is storage under the floor for items you want to keep on hand.  

Choose the Platinum model with the Technology Package, and much of that cross-country road trip can be completed hands-free. Thanks to the ProPilot Assist 2.1 system, even passing can be as easy as flicking the turn signal and allowing the Rogue to do the rest. 

To keep the model accessible, Nissan has lowered the price of the Rogue for 2025, resulting in a starting price comfortably under $30K at $28,560. Even the flagship Platinum model maintains its starting price under $40K. It’s little mystery, then, why Motor Trend has ranked the Nissan Rogue as its #1 compact SUV for three consecutive years. 

Come to Dick Smith Nissan of Columbia, home of the Dick Smith Advantage 200,000-mile EasyCare Powertrain Limited Warranty, and see for yourself why the Rogue sells so well.