'08 Nissan Rogue

The 2008 Nissan Rogue is a very strong entry from Nissan into the highly competitive compact crossover SUV market segment. The Rogue replaces the X-Trail which never gained the popularity that it was expected to.

Where the X-trail made an attempt at edgy, the Rogue succeeds at being a sleek and smooth little vehicle. The vehicle starts at a very affordable entry price point, and rides very comfortably.

The car is also a highly fuel efficient vehicle. That is one of the highest selling points of this car due to the importance that most consumers are placing on fuel economy. Most consumers are rating emissions and economy as some of the most important features when buying a new car.

The 2008 Nissan Rogue appeals to these customers, so it is sure to be a strong contender in its market segment.

ROGUE WARRIOR

Suburban warriors, you've found your chariot -- the 2008 Nissan Rogue. Offroad beast it's not; instead 5 people can make the daily commute in comfort, with touches like a molded, soft-touch dash meant to pamper rather than trudge through the mud. (Even the door tops feature this wispy material.) As for legroom, let's just say even a long-limber like myself felt at ease behind the wheel.
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2008 Nissan Rogue

The 2008 Nissan Rogue is a crossover Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) is, by and large, based on the 2007 Sentra – bringing together comfort, elegance and performance in the same automobile.

The 2008 Nissan Rogue, often dubbed as the “friendly rogue” on the road, has an I4 engine with a capacity of 2.5 liters, driving up to 170 horsepower with a corresponding torque of 175 lb-ft.

The 17” alloy wheels, combined with Nissan’s trademark CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), promise an outstanding ride for a vehicle so compact. In fact, the acceleration is high enough to get the SL version of the vehicle to 60mph in just 8.2 seconds!

The exterior of the 2008 Nissan Rogue is armed with xenon headlamps to facilitate night driving. The multilink rear suspension has resulted in better handling, making this vehicle an all-round performer in the crossover market.