The all-new 2008 Rogue, which was previewed at the 2007 North American International Auto Show last January, offers aggressive, performance-oriented styling, a powerful engine, responsive handling and a driver-focused cockpit combined with thoughtful everyday utility.
These attributes create a vehicle that satisfies both the functional and emotional needs of young, active drivers.
Rogue features an impressive array of standard features, including Nissan’s Xtronic CVT, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Available equipment includes Nissan’s all-new Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system with yaw moment control and Nissan Intelligent Key.
Rogue’s stylish, driver-centered interior environment features a high-utility cockpit-like feel that is enhanced by an available Bose-developed audio system, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and steering wheel-mounted control switches.
Highlights of the 2008 Nissan Rogue include:
- Aggressive, performance-oriented exterior with sleek, masculine styling, dynamically arched forms and powerful rear shoulder lines
- Available roof rail system with detachable cross bars
- Available power sliding glass moonroof
- Nissan “C” platform, front-engine/front-wheel drive
- 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft torque (estimated)
- Nissan Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with adaptive logic control, high-speed CPU
- Available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
- Available all-new Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system with yaw rate control or front-wheel drive
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- High-caster front independent-strut suspension with large diameter stabilizer bar and high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs
- Rear multi-link independent suspension with high-performance shock absorbers with rebound springs
- Available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
- Standard 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
- Available leather-appointed front and rear seats, steering wheel and shifter knob
- Available fold-down front passenger seat
- Available Nissan Intelligent Key
- Standard AM/FM/CD 2DIN audio system and available Bose®-developed audio system with 6CD in-dash changer, 7 speakers and subwoofer with MP3 capability and XM® Satellite Radio (required monthly subscription sold separately)
- Available Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Available easy-to-clean, detachable, one-touch foldable cargo organizer to prevent cargo from shifting while driving
- Standard Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front air bags and occupant classification system for the front passenger seat)
- Standard front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags for front and rear outboard occupants with rollover detection
- Standard front seat Active Head Restraints for head and neck protection in rear impacts
- Offered in two well-equipped models: Rogue S and Rogue SL, in all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations