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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car the came out on top

Mikko Makela, 08/25/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
157 of 162 people found this review helpful

After reviewing and test driving compact SUV's in the same class over the past 2 months, I ultimately decided on the 2015 Rogue SV PWD with the Premium Package. For a great price, I was able to get all of the premium features that I wanted (i.e. Navigation, AroundView Monitoring, etc.) as well as a very reliable vehicle with above average gas mileage. The first thing I have found is that the comfort and cabin space of the vehicle is second to none. I am around 6'3" 215 lbs. and found that I fit comfortably in all of the seats in the vehicle. With that also comes a large cargo area that is amongst the largest in its class. I have read many reviews about the rogue which often commented on less than advertised mpg. but have found myself averaging a combined total ~29 mpg in the FWD version. I drive a combination of both highway and city. One thing that I have found is that the Eco button on the rogue can increase your mpg by ~2 mpg. As far as the ride goes, I have found it to be very smooth. I have read reviews commenting on the lack of power in the rogue and found them pretty comical. What would these people expect when buying a 4 cylinder vehicle. I switched over from driving a v8 Lincoln and have had no issues so far. Sure, the hp and torque on my rogue isn't going to perform like my old v8, but I wouldn't expect it to. The cabin noise when accelerating is hardly noticeable. The interior is very modern and I would highly recommend upgrading to the SV premium package if able. I had driven the SV without the premium package and wasn't impressed with what it had to offer. It seemed a little outdated to be honest. The premium package makes the interior pop and includes an upgraded touchscreen, navigation, aroundview monitoring, blind spot detection, and lane departure warning. I may have missed a few but that is what sticks out at me. The premium tech package is very user friendly and responsive as well. Overall, I wanted a very reliable vehicle that was had good gas mileage and was able to haul the larger items that my Fiance and I couldn't fit in our cars. We got all of that plus more. I am very happy with the rogue and would certainly pick this vehicle if I had to do it over again.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoying our rogue

njackson3148, 06/02/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
66 of 68 people found this review helpful

we have had our rogue for abour 10 weeks now. We traded in our 2013 mazda CX-5 for our new rogue. was happy with the cx-5 minus the very hard seats. on a long trip I would start to get very sore in as little as an hour. The seats in the Rogue are amazingly comfortable. As soon as you sit in them you can feel the quality and comfort of the NASA designed seats. The quality of the interior fell well above average and I love all the high end features (LED headlights, Panoramic sunroof, etc)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best crossover on the market.

Joe, 03/17/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
118 of 123 people found this review helpful

Just traded our '13 Rogue SL with 70,000 miles for a '15 Rogue SL. I really get tired of the reviews that brag up the Honda CRV and the Toyota Rav 4. When we bought the '13 it came down to the CRV and Rogue. We chose the Rogue because it was a better all around package for the money. This time came down to the Rogue vs the Rav 4. Again,the Rogue won out even though the Rav 4 was slightly less money. The Rogue has all the features that the Rav 4 offers and is far superior in many areas. The ride is superior, much smoother and quieter, the seats are much better and more comfortable,and the interior quality is far superior. The acceleration is just as good as the Rav for any normal driver

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5 out of 5 stars

great suv

keith, 07/30/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful

fantastic vehicle. we drove it on a 450 mile road trip and averaged 35.6 in eco mode. I am a large guy and it is very comfroatable.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best vehicle owned to date!

Midou, 09/18/2017
updated 09/25/2024
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful

UPDATE 9/25/24 - Closing in on 100,000 miles with no issues! Regular maintenance items coming up, will need 4 new tires soon. Car battery at 70%, replaced years ago. Staying on top of the oil, coolant, etc by checking the fluids every so often. Great ownership experience! UPDATE 3/24/24 - Just hit 9 years of ownership! 96,000 miles! no issues, regular maintenance. Tires are going to need to be replaced this year but other than, its been running like a clock! UPDATE 3/24/22 - Just hit 7 years of ownership! Still going strong, no problems so far at 81,000 miles! I did replace the front breaks which is a maintenance item. UPDATE 3/23/21 - Still going strong, recently replaced the battery at 74,000 miles. I am a happy camper and so far have had the best vehicle ownership experience! Mileage clocked at 75,400 miles now! I did get the transmission drain and fill done at the Nissan dealership. UPDATE 9/20/19 - Still going strong, no issues at 67,000! UPDATE 3/20/19 - At 65,000 miles and 4 brand new tires later, no problems. I recently had a 'courtesy' inspection performed where I get my oil change done, they said no issues with the car. Factory maintenance will be on my list next. ------------------------------ UPDATE: I now have my Rogue for over 3 years and at 59,000 miles, haven't had any issues! Just regular maintenance, including oil change every 5,000miles. Will be replacing my original rear tires before winter, they are worn out - that will be it! ------------------------------ I have owned many vehicle's in the past, none quite as reliable as this one. I bought the vehicle brand new from the dealership. Apart from the synthetic oil changes every 5,000 miles, I have yet to change a thing in the vehicle! The interior is comfortable, the drive is smooth, but could use a little bit of getup and go when needed. Hopefully, I will own this vehicle for years to come.

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5 out of 5 stars

So far so good!

Eris, 08/18/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful

Before we bought our Rogue, we test drove every affordable CUV on the market, except the Mitsubishi and VW (no dealers close). This one made our short list and eventually came out on top. And upon reading many reviews, I'm left a bit confused by a lot of them. The very first thing we noticed was the interior was absolutely top notch compared to the rest of the competition. There's absolutely no comparison. From the hodge-podge layout of the Escape to the ludicrously tacky silver painted buttons on the Equinox that are guaranteed to rub off (we actually liked the Equinox too, however), this vehicle was in another caliber. The Hyundai was the only vehicle to come close, but it had a higher cost for similar features. If you test drive it, make sure to take it up to highway speeds. It's unbelievable how quiet this thing is when cruising, NO other CUV was as quiet as this. So far, the thing has been a breeze. No issues as of yet. Getting decent mileage, 28.6 average. It's nowhere near my compact sedan's numbers, but that's to be expected. To the folks reporting 22 mpg or worse...I have no idea how you're managing that. Probably the same people that complain about engine noise at wide open throttle I would gather. Anyway! The wipers are an issue, as others have noted. I did find in the manual however, if you push the wiper lever up twice, it moves the wipers up and stops them so you can lift them or change blades, etc. So it's not a huge issue. But it's still worth mentioning. CVT has been fine. The dealer we bought it from offers free infinite powertrain warranties on all their new vehicles so long as you perform the recommended maintenance (and keep proof). That was a major factor for me, as I don't trust CVTs yet. But I have to say, so far, I'm really enjoying the way the CVT performs. It's a lot more responsive than the old CVTs of decades ago. Really bizarre to go up and down hills and not have your speed vary one tiny bit, just watch the tach increase and decrease. Pretty cool! Performance wise I have no issues with it. Has no problem scooting up to highway speeds on on-ramps. I read about complaints of noise, but I really don't understand that either. The tach hardly ever goes past 2.5 or 3k while I'm accelerating. Maybe I'm just not as spirited a driver as some? Yes, you can floor it and send it to 6.3k like any other engine, and it probably makes a good bit of noise at wide open throttle! I don't know, I'll let you know when I floor it. If I ever floor it. Silly me, I want to actually see 200,000 on my odometer someday!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

VERY PLEASED with my Rogue!

js34111, 05/28/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
63 of 66 people found this review helpful

I decided to leave a review because I really rely on what others say when making purchases. So far, we've put around 400 miles on our Rogue SL AWD. Can't be happier with this purchase. I was originally considering either an Acura RDX or CRV and in fact I almost bought a new CRV until I read about the vibration issues people were experiencing on Edmunds consumer reviews. In short, we fell in love with the styling and modern technology built in this model. The safety features are great and the price felt very reasonable for the value of the car. The car may feel underpowered, but you get great MPG ratings in return. After driving it for a few weeks, I'm content with the car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2015 Rogue S

Sam Celentino, 03/10/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful

Had the Rogue for a Month now, find it very comfortable on the highway. Quiet, good sound system. Very comfortable seats, no leather. Nice touches in design to not make you feel like your purchases a cheap version. (chrome door handles, halogen running lights, backup camera) We came from a Rav 4 and we thought the styling was better than the Toyota. CVT comes on real smooth, no jerky acceleration. So far we like it and it came with Sport and Eco tuning to the transmission. Overall a VERY COMFORTABLE ride. The Trunk organizaion is a nice feature also. Do not leave this vehicle out of your comparison shopping.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Rogue

njm4, 06/30/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful

I have had the Rogue for 4 months now, have put in 6500 miles. I had a pathfinder before and could not be happier with going with the rogue. Iv hit 32 mpg on the highway. Seats are super comfy. I had an older car so going with the S model to me was just a perfect upgrade as I didn't need all the bells and whistles (sunroof). Bluetooth, rear camera, are standard. Went with the AWD and I can't wait to see how it does in the snow. Had a bad ice storm my first wk with it and it did great. I thought the AWD was on, but it wasn't lol.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best option out of 8 tested cars

perek75, 04/26/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
60 of 63 people found this review helpful

MY wife's wanted to replaced her Toyota prius 2008 with a small SUV (Chicago winters, getting up higher). We tested and read reviews of 8 SUV models (Honda CRV, Toyota Rav, MAZDA, Chevy Equinox, Ford Escape, GMC terrain, Subaru Forester) and we picked Nissan Rogue. I am 6'2, wife is 5'1, + 5 year old girl. The Subaru was a favorite but I was not comfortable. Wife liked the ford also but the Nissan is safer and better MPG. Great head space, easy navi system, great comfort and awesome 360 backup camera, top safety pick NTSB, great leg room backseat. SV trim comes with lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and NAVI. Take Nissan into account when looking, our first Nissan!

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4 out of 5 stars

Going Rogue

TD, 07/18/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful

We tested the CRV and found the internal noise to be loud and the accerleration to be very average. The interior was very Spartan and the engine revving at stop lights was irritating. The RAV4 was the nearest competitor but found the fake leather and average mpg to be less compelling. The rogue offered the most quiet cabin and the most upscale interior. The Rogue is a good looking vehicle. The only negative so far is the engine is a bit loud when accerlation is pushed. The vehicle has good road manners and is terrific highway cruiser.

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3 out of 5 stars

Needed tranny before 100k, engine replaced by 140K

JKB, 10/20/2018
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in 2015. I drive about 45,000 miles per year - 90% highway. I live in northern Maine, 1 mile from the highway with average speed of 80mph. After 2+ years, and 96,000 miles, I needed a new transmission (100K warranty). One year later at, 140,000 miles, the dealer says I need a new engine. I've lost compression in all four cylinders. This was due to a failure of the PCV system. The estimated cost is $9,500. I have complete records of all maintenance performed on this vehicle. I spoke with Nissan consumer relations, they told me they would not assist in the repair cost, even though they acknowledged that this car has unique problems. This car also has had an issue for the last year an half where you lose all power suddenly. It is 'fixed' by turning the car off for 30 seconds. After restarting the car has power again. The dealer could not find a reason for this problem. I had a few other faulty issues, such as have to replace window regulators twice. While I love the interior of the car, and never spoke badly of Nissan (even after the tranny problem) I am now completely unsatisfied.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great and Affordable

ctgomes, 02/13/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
58 of 62 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a 2015 Rogue SV with the premium package. The premium package is great and gives all the features I wanted without having to go up to the SL. The car drives great and has no issues through snow or cold so far. Every review I read said it had trouble getting uphill and passing on the highways, I have yet to experience any issue with this and I do a lot of highway and hill driving. It has tons of room for all types of passengers. So far I have fit 3 adult sized male passengers in the backseat without any problems. The power liftgate is amazingly convenient. Only drawbacks are that there is no remote start and you cannot pull up the wipers for snowy forecasts.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fell in love with a different car.

Ron of GV, 10/04/2015
updated 10/13/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful

Update 10/16 Unfortunately for the Rogue I drove a Jeep Renegade and bought it. Offered more fun and excitement. I do miss the 360 degree camera that the Rogue offered but that's it. This is my second Rogue. First one was very reliable. This 2015 Rogue is world's ahead. Bigger car and the ride is excellent. The interior in black leather looks very upscale. Back seat provides a lot of room for passengers and the doors swing very wide for easy entry. Cargo room is spacious for my purposes and you have to see the configurations of the dividers that give you two tier options to understand the cleverness. The 360 degree camera is a life saver and the alerts just blow my mind. My favorite feature of the SL model is the camera shows both the 360 aerial view and the backup view at the same time which allows me to pull into a parking space perfectly. One of the alerts let you know if someone is behind you but not visible in the mirrors. Big screen Navigation plus 2nd abbreviated Nav screen directly in front of you just above the steering wheel is ideal. I live in Southern AZ and since my purchase was the first of July have not turned off the AC. Can't believe I'm getting 29.4 MPG consistently. On a recent 40 mile trip from my home into Tucson using the freeways I got 35.5. Of course, I do have the ECON setting on all the time. Could not care less about sport mode. At this point in time I'm very happy with this purchase. Crash ratings and reliability are very good for the Nissan Rogue according to reports.

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Massage seat vibration

Bobby, 04/07/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful

Bad vibration at idle and even more at light accelatrion between 20 - 50 mph. Nissan said this is normal. I owned a 2013 rouge before no problems at all , I think it is very unfair to be treated this way I guess this is the new world . Please do a long test drive before even thinking about purchasing

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable-Stylish-Economically Savvy

Kyle, 01/25/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2015 Rogue SV in May of 2015. I've had it now for around eight months, it's been a pretty solid car. You have to remember, you are NOT buying a Mercedes or a Lexus. You're buying a midrange Nissan SUV and it will drive as such. I traded in my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder lease when it was up to buy the rogue. It is definitely a downgrade from the size, acceleration, weight, and cargo space. BUT there have been a lot of pro's. My gas mileage is GREAT. I recently went on a 4,000 mile road trip and only spend around $200 for gas. I can seat four very comfortable with a lot of cargo or five comfortable with a small amount of cargo. There are a TON of hidden spots to store things(the trunk space goes on for DAYS). I am 6'4" and can fit comfortably in the car. The car does not accelerate as good as my Pathfinder did, but that is to be expected. It still performs great on the highway. I have a lead foot and even with wind the car holds up very well. FULL DISCLAIMER there IS a decent amount of engine noise. That is my one major complaint about this car. If you have the radio on you can not really hear it, but it IS there.

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5 out of 5 stars

The vehicle I've been waiting for.

pdking7, 06/03/2015
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2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful

I don't understand the 'lackluster power' complaint in the review. The Rogue I drove had an 'Eco' setting and a 'Sport' setting. The reviewer must have had it in 'Eco' because there was plenty of punch in the 'Sport'. Overall, a very impressive vehicle. Very spacious and comfortable. Price per option was an impressive value and the design overall is classy and attractive. Considering the occasional stop and go traffic and hills I have to drive on a daily basis, the gas mileage is very good, averaging 27-28 mpg. A couple complaints, though: the dash fan is a bit noisy and the stock tires seem to have a problem maintaining adequate air pressure all the way around, sometimes varying six or seven psi (or the tire monitoring system is inaccurate). I've been waiting for a vehicle like this and now I have it, and I don't regret a single thing.

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2015 SV Premium Package

Jordan, 04/03/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

About a week ago, I purchased a used 2015 Rogue SV AWD with the Premium Package, and so far I am loving it. I had been searching for a vehicle for a few months, and the Rogue kept standing out to me along the way. I have only had 2 cars previously, both of them Mustangs. I got married last year, and now that my wife and I are thinking about having children, I wanted something a little more practical. I test drove a Jeep Renegade and Cherokee, Chevy Trax and Equinox, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, and Toyota RAV4. My wife drives a 2014 Mazda CX-5. The subcompact Trax and Renegrade were too small for what I was looking for, especially cargo space. The Equinox seemed outdated to me. As far as exterior looks, I liked the style of both the Rogue and the Cherokee best overall. The interior and tech of the Rogue is what sold me. I loved the fact that with the Premium Package, I could get navigation, push to start, panoramic sunroof, etc. without having the higher price tag of the SL. The best price I found on the Cherokee or CR-V with those features was around $25,500 for used 2015s. I was able to get my Rogue for 21,660 including tax, doc fees, etc., which I thought was too good of a deal to pass up. The only thing I am missing from an SL is the leather and fog lights, both of which would've been nice to have, but not for the extra price. I would definitely recommend the SV trim as the best bang for the buck. The around view monitor is definitely a highlight, and I find it incredibly accurate. Gas mileage is around 26 mixed driving thus far in Eco Mode, which I am happy with. Also really like the Divide-n-Hide cargo system, although the I am still trying to find the best configurations to fit my cargo. The acceleration isn't as peppy as my wife's CX-5, even when taken out of Eco Mode, but it doesn't bother me for my applications. Thus far, I am very happy with my purchase, and would absolutely recommend this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Such Fun to Drive

tenhobj, 12/10/2014
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
40 of 45 people found this review helpful

I have made the move from sedans (my entire life) to a 2014 Rogue. I couldn't be more pleased. It is very comfortable to ride in, and the seat properly fits my long thigh, with the edge of the seat providing support for my leg. This SUV has plenty of pep and overall good gas mileage. The dashboard is bright and easy to read and operate. The sound system is clean and just sounds great. I think for the money I got a tremendous deal. Everyone told me I'd be happy, they were right.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent value, super SUV Crossover

KY, 05/15/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

We found a 2015 with 2,800 miles on it. Is an SL with about every option except 3rd row. Has pearl white. My wife loves it. She would get stuck going up our long driveway with snow in her 2010 Fusion SEL. The seats and driving position are very comfortable. We like the configurable stow shelf system, great for hauling crocery bags. Fuel economy is very good. The technology features are also top rate and I like the color info screen for driver and all the settings and configurations. We shopped all small crossovers and have owned many Hondas. We really liked the CRV Touring, but no dealers would go down from retail and we got the Rogue for about $8k less. The CVT is the cars only drawback. My wife likes the economy mode, but when I drive must turn that off. The CVT drones, surges and at time seems very sluggish and unresponsive. At speed and on highways is fine, but in town it is almost annoying. But we are pleased with the Rogue and think it is a great value

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice everyday transportation

Zoomn, 01/14/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/15 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

I just had an AWD Rogue for a rental for over a week while my car was in the body shop. It was a nice enough ride that I felt inclined to share my experience here. I put just over a thousand miles on the car. I found it to be a decent place to spend time and if not for my need for something a bit larger that can tow a boat, I'd surely put it on my shopping list in the small SUV segment. Having also recently driven the Honda CRV (my sister in-law's) and a Mazda CX5 (recent loaner car), I can attest that the Rogue, while by no means sporty, offers a solid build quality and driving experience for the everyday driver. It is quieter and has a bit nicer interior materials and outside styling than the Honda, but is not as engaging a drive as the CX5. As far as the drivetrain goes, the 2.5L 4 cylinder is a bit rough around the edges and droans with the CVT, but that's kind of the norm with that type of transmission. The engine management offers normal, sport and Eco modes. They all work about as expected with normal splitting the difference nicely offering decent responsiveness when needed and loafing along for good fuel economy when able. It also shines on it's electronic nannies with a nice hill decent function and shift holding in sport mode. One area that I loathe is the unnecessary fake "shifts" under harder acceleration. It's a CVT. It's supposed to be shiftless. People will either like it, or not, but making it feel like a normal transmission kind of defeats its purpose in design. To wrap things up, I found it to be a nice ride for an average driver. It got reasonable mileage (26.1mpg) and was comfortable enough throughout its stay. Add to that Nissan's reputation of good reliability and this car would definitely fall on my recommended list.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sold on Rogue

forevernissan, 06/13/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

After owning a 2010 Murano SL for five years, I waited until the new body style to come out, convinced that was my next vehicle. After driving the new Murano SL, I realized it was bigger than the previous model and sat lower. As an empty nester, all the space didn't justify the high price. Drove the Rogue and realized it was the perfect fit for me. All the same bells and whistles for $10,000 less plus way better fuel economy than the V6 Murano - already averaging 28 mpg after two months.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

bobjob, 05/24/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Coming from a family with only Toyota Rav4s the Rogue is 100x more premium. Mom owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4, the difference in quality is pretty astounding. Although I think the Rav4 engine is a bit more peppy initially, the Rogue seems to have more power on tap to accelerate once your already going. The car is great. I got the Sv with Premium Package, (unfortunately did not get the sunroof because of a great deal) and I could not be happier. The sunroof would have been nice to have, but the noise and heat beaming on my head isn't missed either. 1500$ for a sunroof alone is a rip off anyway. All the features are great and the around view camera is something all my future cars will need to have.

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2015 Rogue SL AWD

steve350, 01/23/2015
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2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
47 of 55 people found this review helpful

Purchased the 2015 Rogue SL AWD in Nov. '14 and currently have 35,000 miles on it. Bought the '15 because of the outstanding experience I had with a 2010 Rogue S. The '15 appears to be nearly as good except that Nissan installs an inferior radio in this high end vehicle. The dealer's explanation is that in order to have the SD card slot for the NAVI System they removed the Scan feature for the radio. Only vehicle I have ever known to have done this. Not too smart on Nissan's part. Also, big issue with the fog lights. The lens cover is glass which cracks easily upon impact instead of the high impact plastic used in the headlight lens covers. Again not too smart on Nissan's part. Drove this vehicle from Tucson, AZ, to Alaska and back (9800 miles) Aug.-Sept. 2016, over a six week period, and it performed magnificently. I have never had such reliability than I have had with my Rogues' and I have owned and driven approx. 50 new vehicles in my lifetime. After almost 5 years of ownership my 2015 Rogue SL AWD continues to perform very well. Minor recalls, no real warranty issues, no performance problems at all and I continue to have better mileage than the EPA estimates using the ECO transmission setting. After now 5 years of ownership there has been no change in my opinion. No warranty issues, minor recalls, no maintenance problems, with excellent mileage. It would be hard for me to part with this vehicle (as it was my 2010 Rogue) due to its outstanding performance (so far).

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Been 6 months, we love it!

Scott, 04/06/2016
updated 04/06/2017
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Updated to 15k Miles on it now. No new issues, still loving the car. We've now had our Rogue (our first Nissan) for 6 months and have had enough time to write a little review of her. So far, this car's been pretty darn impressive. We test drove every small SUV/crossover before we decided on it. The interior quality and quality of the ride really boosted the Rogue up the list. The attention to detail throughout the cabin is amazing. Nothing feels cheap. The ride is quiet, comfortable and smooth. Rough pavement is not exaggerated like a few of the others out there. Expansion joints are undetectable. Our particular dealer offers a free lifetime warranty on the CVT for the first owner. That eased a lot of fears of owning a CVT as they're still relatively fresh. But we've been pleasantly surprised by the CVT. They've come a long way! When passing, it's quicker to adjust its ratios than I can drop a gear on a manual. You push that throttle, you're off. The only two things I've noticed is creeping is a bit quick. That, and due to the nature of being steel-belt driven, you can feel slight vibration in the steering wheel if you cruise at 22 mph. Any faster or slower, it disappears. But other than that, it behaves much like a monorail. Smoothly accelerates to whatever speed you desire. Going up and down hills with cruise control is a definitely wonder. You can watch the tach go up and down, but the speed doesn't vary even a tiny bit. The engine is definitely audible under high throttle, as it sticks at a high RPM until you let off the throttle, there are no shift points to break up the high RPM. It just gives it all its got until you tell it not to. But under normal or moderate acceleration, you can hardly tell the engine is running it keeps the RPM so low. Fuel economy has been excellent, averaging around 28 mpg. Like most modern vehicles, it's a bit hard to gauge where the front-right corner of the vehicle is, especially on a tight right turn around an obstacle. You learn the feel of it in time, but at first you're questioning how close you are to those parking lines, etc. So no issues! Should mention they seem some pretty high quality paint on these things. Finish is very smooth and is stunning with a coat of wax. I really can't recommend this thing enough. Get out there and test drive everything. This little Rogue makes a pretty good case for itself. And the AWD absolutely rocks in snow.

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Don't buy this car

Mark, 06/01/2017
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Cvt are horrible transmissions. This is the worst of the cvts. Trust me as someone who has been to the dealership 8 times for transmission issues and not one thing was fixed. Also shows the level the mechanics are at in these facilities. DON'T BUY THIS CAR!

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Upscale interior and ride in mid priced CUV

Bill, 09/22/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

Shopped several different compact CUV's (Honda, Ford, Toyota, Chevy, Subaru) and decided on the Rogue. Had the most upscale interior and nicest ride of them all. While the 170 HP 2.5L engine is less HP than many of it's competitors, I found acceleration and power to be plenty adequate for a family oriented vehicle, and the Rogue's MPG is the best in the compact CUV class. Navigation and bluetooth systems are easy to use. While a backup camera is standard for most in this class, the one thing I really liked on the Rogue is the 360 around view monitor, which is something the others did not have.

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Pretty to look at but cheaply made

geoff, 10/14/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful

When doing my research for this size of SUV I narrowed it down to the Rouge, Cherokee and the Forester (the 14 CRV was not nice like the new model so I didn't like it). I should have gone with either of the other two. I liked the Rogue because of the all around camera system, the divide and hide trunk, the panoramic sunroof, the mpg and the price, so I drove about 3 hours to go get the last one in California with the features I wanted. After the test drive, the negotiations, and the paper work they pulled up my new car and as I was getting in I just happened to notice the door sill plate was loose. The mechanic checked it out and and said it was the plastic connector and pushed it back into place- at this point I should have changed my mind and left- but I didn't, I thought it was just a little piece and I was too excited, so I took the car... I didnt know that was a prelude of continual cheap pieces on the car. Not long after, the molding on the driver side car was so loose I could see through it to the windshield- had to be replaced. The steering wheel had loose plastic pieces that felt like they were about to come off- had to be replaced. The passenger side window has roller marks on it every time I roll it up and down- worked on twice still leaves small marks and now that window goes down a lot slower than the drivers side. The front seat needed to be fixed because a spring was popping against the fabric and about to come through it- had to be fixed. The stereo navigation system kept freezing up repeatedly and wouldn't come back on until I shut down the car, left it for a while and then restarted it- had to be replaced ( when they replaced the stereo they damaged the trim all around it and by the shifter- so they had to be replaced, then when they replaced those trim pieces they made the drivers seat grind when adjusted- currently being fixed). Multiple pieces of molding have come off that I just put back on. The current issue is the beautiful panoramic sunroof, it leaks like a waterfall right between the two panes of glass onto the metal track the sunroof rolls back on and the only reason I noticed it was because I was in a cool car wash and was taking pictures as I sat going through the machine- who knows how long that has been happening and what other damage it has caused. To make matters worse when I took into Nissan they checked it out and the service rep comes out and says "yes" it is a faulty seal and needs to be replaced, as he says this the car drives up after they ran it through their high pressure wash thus getting water on the seats... Another reason I liked the car was the mpg. I think it was 2nd maybe third in the specs of other cars the same style but according to the mpg meter on the car I don't come anywhere near the stated specs except on long downhill rides. Something others pointed out is yes the car is loud, when going uphill or pressing hard on the accelerator- to be honest I kinda like it, sounds "throaty" but is also annoying at other times. If you plan to haul a lot of stuff like friends and camping gear or just have big friends, the car gets really, really sluggish, and the suspension gets really low and the car does not seem happy at all.

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Not flashy, does the job, extremely reliable

Steve, 08/04/2015
updated 02/16/2021
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Update at 70K+ miles - still running great. Looking at new cars but hard to give this one up as it still looks great and everything works perfectly even when hauling surfboards on top and 3 mountain bikes off the hitch in back. Update at 62,460 miles - still runs well, no noises, getting 30.5MPG on the highway. One day I was getting "Key not Found" message again with both keys but replaced batteries in both and it seemed to do the trick. Very satisfied with this vehicle. Update at 56101 miles - still no issues other than the very occasional "Key not Found" message. I've replaced batteries in the fob and had the dealer look at it but nothing found; must be some intermittent wireless issue. I notice how the ride is still very comfortable as I now commute over 80 miles a day. Updated after 51000 miles. I'm still satisfied with this SUV; it's been super reliable, comfortable while providing great utility for a small SUV. I still think the styling looks great too. The interior has held up very well and with a little care and when its cleaned up it still looks like it's months old, not years old. I'm getting about 28.4 MPG highway at the best now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I had to find a compact awd SUV that would fit in a small San Francisco garage and also be able to carry 6 people occasionally. The Rogue fit in the garage and after 16K miles and a few long trips I am very satisfied with the vehicle. Performance is non-existent but it handles okay and you can pass other cars with a lot of revving of the CVT. It goes up long grades and into the mountains even when loaded down with people and gear. For short jaunts, a smaller adult or kid can squeeze into the 3rd row. I like that it takes regular unleaded gas but like others I have only seen average of 23.2 MPG but I also have a bike rack on the hitch and surf racks on top. I had to get the SV for the family package (3rd row) option but would have liked to get the SL. The technology package with all-around cameras is great for parallel parking in tight spots around the city. For long trips 8+ hours of driving the noise, harshness and vibration that you normally don't notice on shorter trips may add to the driving fatigue. The seats never get uncomfortable though. It is really not so bad, but I am comparing this ride to more expensive mid-size SUVs like Lexus, Infiniti and Mercedes. After 35000 miles it has been very reliable and the decent ride, interior space, utility and ability to fit in my small garage makes it really difficult to find a worthy replacement.

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Life Saver

Kim, 03/26/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This car saved mine and my brothers lives. If you would have seen the accident you would have asked "Are they okay?" "Did they Survive?". Even though the car was on its side, we got out without a problem and no one was harmed. Not going to lie the car is wrecked but what you buy for is what you get.

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Practical vehicle

J walters, 09/28/2016
updated 04/06/2020
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I've always had a fondness for utility vehicles, owned 3 Ranger trucks over a 20 year period until you could no longer buy them. My favorite vehicle however was a 1975 Chevy station wagon. The closest I came to a similar model was a 2013 Mazda CX9, or so I thought. After buying the vehicle I quickly fell out of love as it was so big my wife refused to drive it. Something smaller was in order. Needless to say there's an abundance of CUV's, most are pretty good. I tried many but narrowed my choice to the Escape or the Outback. In the end price won out when I found a great deal on a leftover Rouge. It pays to shop! While the purchase price swayed my choice the Rouge ticked off all the features we were looking for. After 6 months and 6,000 miles I couldn't be more pleased. We've been averaging 28 MPG, not bad for AWD. The seats are comfortable and the handling extremely good for this vehicle type. It's certainly not a powerhouse but the acceleration is acceptable. Personally I'm OK with the CVT, although a touch more power would be welcome. It's no wonder this segment is taking the market by storm. The Rouge drives like a passenger car, offers similar MPG, yet has the security of AWD not to mention the utility aspect. It's definitely a keeper. 1 year ownership update: Haven't changed my mind about the vehicle. Love the practically and feel it's a safe vehicle for my wife. Update: No longer have this vehicle, traded it in on a newer version of the Rouge.

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..........This car.........let me tell you,

Nate, 07/30/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 30 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car for seven months. This is the third car that I have owned and in the last month alone I have had more problems with this car than all previous cars combined. Three weeks ago I had the entire gear shift pop out of place. I couldn't shift out of drive. I couldn't get the stick back into the setting. If it was not for the dealership getting me in that afternoon, I would have been extremely upset. NOW this morning, I hop in my car and there is no audio...... the console is on, everything works, just there is no audio. I understand that the lack of audio is a petty thing to get upset about. But in a brand new car like this, I should not be having this many problems. I love the way this car drives, handles, the interior comfort, etc. There are very few things I would change, but if this car continues to crap out on me, I will never buy another Nissan and suggest future potential buyers to stay far away from the Nissan Rouge 2015.....very far away....

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When honeymoon is over

LaRogue, 08/27/2020
updated 08/29/2022
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have loved my Rogue for the 5 years I"ve had it since purchased brand new but cannot ignore the defects. Headrest pushed my head forward too much so I pulled it out on the 3rd day and put it back backwards. Within the first year I had a bad sensor that cost me $400. Within 3 years I changed same sensor again and 2 more. So this model has a definite issue with deffective sensors. And now that she turn 5 years old the paint is peeling all over the front (hood and sides). And yes I have followed maintenance by the book and wash and wax. Update: Back in Nov 2020 all dashboard lights went off and diagnostic was a bad transmission issue that would have cost me a few thousand; repainting was going to cost me another thousand, so I decided it was time to let it go. That Nissan Rogue batch was definitely a bad one.

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Money Pit

JennyE, 01/14/2020
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2015 Nissan SV Rogue in 2017 used with 23,000 miles. Since purchasing, I’ve had issues with the lift gate closing, the driver side window not going up as it should and last week I had a sudden awful noise in the back and the car struggled to drive. Turns out it’s a failed rear differential that will cost nearly $3K to fix, not to mention the cost I’m paying out of pocket for a rental car. The car has 67,000 miles. It has been cared for meticulously. This car is a lemon and does not feel safe. So disappointed in Nissan. These problems are inexcusable.

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Worst purchase

Katia, 04/30/2018
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Purchased the 2015 Nissan Rogue when it came out in 2014, the car was good for about a year and then problems happened left and right. Aside from the little things, some of the major things was the moonroof collapsed mid drive problem was because at the time of manufacturing it wasn’t put on completely. Car turns off mid driving and restarts and in the process the steering wheel locks in place. Have complained to Nissan and all they can say is pay off the car and buy a new one. I’ve invested more money into this car for fixing then ever before. I am gettin rid of this car and never buying from Nissan again, don’t recommend it. For the past 2 years I’ve been going to the dearship at least once a month to fix little things in the car. If it wasn’t for the extended warranty I purchased after realizing the car is garbage I would have been broke by now.

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Nissan...Enjoy the ride.

TW, 03/13/2016
updated 03/19/2018
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Purchased this vehicle in November 2015. A great vehicle with 25,000 miles on it. Getting about 29 MPG combined.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

All was perfect until it got a bath.

littlescarlet, 06/29/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful

Well I've only had the car a couple of days now and after my buyers remorse finally subsided I started enjoying my car. I gave it it's first wash was going to aquapel my windshield and I came across a major problem. The wipers hit the hood. After reading blogs and such the solution is to put it into service mode. The problem the in that lies that it needs to be turned on to place them upright. Well in winter this is not a solution when there's 8" of frozen snow lodging the wipers in between the hood and windshield. I read that it's to improve aerodynamics but I honestly think it was an oversight. That or whoever designed this didn't take into account winter areas such as wisconsin.

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After 17 months I still loved it, but traded it in

CGA, 12/20/2015
updated 12/21/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I bought this 2015 Nissan Rogue SV brand new, with the CVT and optional SV package almost seven months ago. I don't drive much, so there are only about 3500 miles on the odometer. The Rogue, equipped properly, is a bit overpriced in my opinion. I think the Subaru Forester is a better value, and perhaps a better choice. I'm genuinely torn between absolutely loving this SUV and being very disappointed, but only because my gas mileage is mysteriously terrible. Most of this review will be about that issue. I live in a suburban area, rarely have passengers or cargo in the back, and do virtually zero highway driving. I have been driving for decades, and have a very light foot...so much so that a relative insists I drive like an old man. I NEVER accelerate or brake quickly, unless forced to. My average trip is about 12 miles without stopping. I use cruise as often as possible, even though I'm aware most people use it only on the highway. I use it all the time. Ninety percent of the time I drive on roads whose speed limit is either 35 or 40 mph, and typically exceed the limit by four mph. I avoid rush hour and stop and go traffic assiduously. In short, I drive EXTREMELY carefully, with only safety being a higher priority than gas mileage. I know how to drive for maximum gas mileage and do so every time I drive whatever it is I happen to be driving--except for my high performance vehicles, whose gas consumption is not a concern. Until my most recent gas fill-up, I was averaging about 25 mpg with the Rogue, combined driving, which for me means 95+% careful suburban driving, as described above. On the few occasions when I've gone on a trip, my gas mileage was approximately 26.5 mpg, averaging a steady 60 mph, no stops till the destination, with two passengers and minimal cargo. I've discovered that the best gas mileage seems to be on rare occasions, and only when I'm averaging about 48 mph. It does not always happen, but sometimes the computer indicates 35+ mpg in these rare instances. Of course, the computer is always 1.3-17 mpg too optimistic when compared to the actual measured gas mileage. My most recent fillup netted only 20.78 mpg, which is truly dismal for this car, based on my driving characteristics. Granted the miles put on this tankful were during colder temperatures...but not that much colder. The car runs great, always starts right up, with no driveability issues, except the droning CVT/engine, which is annoying but tolerable. The gas mileage may possibly improve as the car further breaks in, but based on my experience with many new cars I strongly doubt it. Other than the inexplicably poor gas mileage I love this vehicle. It's very comfortable, getting in/out is easy, the 360 degree and sky view camera has spoiled me to such an extent that I don't think I would be happy without it in the future. The ride and handling are very good in my opinion. There's plenty of storage area in the back and it's just a pleasant SUV to drive. But based on principle alone, if my mileage does not improve soon, I will trade the Rogue in, realizing full well that I will take a beating on depreciation and regardless of how much less fuel the other car will use, I will almost certainly not keep it long enough to make up for the depreciation. As I said, it's the principle. In summary, I love everything about the vehicle except the gas mileage and loud engine/CVT noise when accelerating. Well, I've had the car now for almost 13 months, and I've learned to like everything about it, except for, as before, the gas consumption. I realize the real world gas mileage is reported as being around 24 mpg, but it should be more like 26 mpg. I'm now getting about 23, but that's almost all suburban driving, with no real city and no highway miles. The engine is still noisy, but all things considered it's a great small SUV, which I would recommend. I've raised my rating to five stars, even with its imperfections. UPDATE, 12/21/16 I received an automated e-mail from Edmunds today asking me to update my review, so after owning the car for about 17 months and trading it in just a few days ago, here's my update. Everything in my original review still applies. The poor gas mileage has been annoying. In the cold winter months, with normal suburban driving with no or very little highway mileage, I average only about 21 mpg. And that is with a light foot. I realized the EPA overall gas mileage is 24 (I believe) when I bought the car, but I normally get better than EPA overall gas mileage. There were a few minor problems with the car. The blind spot monitor is useless on rainy days, because it constantly flashes false positive warnings. The driver's sun visor would not stay put in the down position, and this was evident on the first day. And it got worse and worse. The CVT makes the engine roar and strain. I just traded it in on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which frankly is a much better vehicle, but a bit more expensive.

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Rogue Nation!

jjthejetplane, 10/28/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

25k miles and nothing has broken. Oil changes and tire rotations that's it. We test drove all the cars in the segment. It was a toss up between the Rogue and Mazda CX-5. So the Rogue won. The suspension is super soft so it doesn't handle like a sports car. The CVT does make it pokey. MPG avg is 27.5 but it does a bit better than that. Over 30 on the hwy. If I had to do it over, would likely go with the RAV4.

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we feel rogue

Gary, 03/16/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

Our last 4 suv's have been Ford Explorers(there is a good reason we bought 4 of them) but we are retired now and wanted to downsize to a crossover suv. After researching several manufacturers we decided on the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Have had it for 15 months and love it. Rides and handles great. Run it in eco mode 95+% of the time. Has plenty of power to pas, go uphill, no problems with the A/C. The value and the options for the money is great compared to similar competition brands. Moonroof is great, no leaks. We can definitely tell the difference in the payload capability, but we new that would be something we would have to adjust to and we have. To conclude, so far we love this vehicle and everything about it. In fact we are still learning about the options on it because there are many. I would definitely recommend this suv to anybody looking for a crossover.

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Original Rogue owner.

William, 10/28/2015
updated 07/22/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful

(Updated after 10 months of ownership) My 2008 Nissan Rogue SL which I loved as it was a peppy, good performing, reliable car for city driving in good or bad weather. I traded it for a 2015 Nissan Rogue with the premium package which had all the options and I was looking forward keeping this car ten years, that is until I drove it daily. Every time I would drive it i hated it more and more. The new Rogue is slower than the first generation has very loud acceleration, less maneuverable and has awful brakes way too much travel . My wife would keep on asking why i'm I slamming on the brakes and I wasn't! The brakes would not grab, driving was no longer fun it was a burden. The 2015 had too many issues with performance for me to consider to have the dealer address them, I traded it for another vehicle after 10 months of ownership at a lost and now i'm happy!! This Rogue is very different from the first generation, now know as the Rogue Select. Nissan focused to much on tech gadgets and just slammed the same engine and transmission, they should focus more on the car itself. Test drive on the highway and listen to that awful wine of the CVT, pay attention to the brakes and don't let the salesman turn on the radio (it's a distraction). I would not recommend this Vehicle!

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My Worst experience

Gina, 11/06/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 34 people found this review helpful

I had a Nissan Versa for 3 years and barely had a problem . I traded in for a Nissan 2015 Rogue and since the very next month I had to bring it for service . Shakes terrible , mpg is only 15.2 in the city .. I complained about it . Transmission was already repair or that's what the dealer in queens Ny told me . The car makes noises when it turns , transmission is still a problem , engine is weak , I wish I could get my Versa back .. I don't trust this car or the Dealer . I tried to get consumer Affair from Nissan to exchange my car but they have not done anything for me and they won't even listen anymore . I wouldn't recommend to buy a Nissan Rogue.. My worst experience with a Nissan vehicle and with Nissan consumer affairs .

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little SUV

Stavros Economopoulos, 10/28/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful

I purchased it brand new, so far no problem. Nice quiet ride, very steady on the road, very good brakes. I love all the extras that came with the car ( navi, climate, 7'' Screen, secondary screen, auto lift gate, wide tires, roof rack, lane departure warning, four cameras and more. The odometer reeds 11150 miles after five months. So far I get 27-28mpg/city. In a recent trip from Florida to Virginia I got 34-36mpg/highway. I had hard time to make my Apple phone work with the car, so I got a Samsung Note that works flawlessly.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Small Family Car

Tams, 02/05/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/15 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought my car brand new in 2015. I added the Family package to get the 3rd row seat. The extra row is only good for kids as it gets really cramped in there. My 10 year old is petite and she has to seat side ways if she wants to extend her legs. But she likes seating there so she has her own "space". The cargo room is great if you fold the 3rd row seat but it's limited if you open the 3rd row. Visibility is great when driving. The "Front Zero Gravity Seats" is very comfortable especially in long rides. I love the rear view camera & bluetooth. My only issue is the engine noise when you do hard acceleration or when climbing hills but it's expected because of the V4 2.5L engine on this SUV. But I have no problems in passing other cars. :-) I normally get about 27.5 for city/highway driving. Overall great SUV for a small family.

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Problem Pairing Voice Connect with iphone

hbjohn, 04/16/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

I am very happy with my 2015 Rogue SV with one exception. When it works the voice connect is great, but Voice Connect loses pairing with my iphone 5 with ios 8.3 I have followed directions for pairing and even tried a factory reset. Voice connect worked for the first two weeks then it called a different number than the number the system displayed. The dealer had no idea how to fix. Up until yesterday it worked by magic. Now today I get The message on my phone is Connection Unsuccessful Make sure "My ROGUE" is turned on and in range I have followed directions for pairing and even tried a system reset I have been to the dealer twice. He says the system does not support IS 8.3

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DO NOT GET THIS CAR!!!

Bianca, 09/17/2018
2015 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful

The 2015 is the worst car I have ever had! I had a 2012 and there was not a single issue! A year and 1/2 into having this car. The car shuts itself off while in drive, locks the steering wheel and gets possessed like the devil!! The headlights went into “police light mode”, dealership took 4 days to decide it must be a bad battery and claims to have switched it to a new one. Come another year later and same issue!! Also, the key is hardly ever detected!!! Also, the automatic window doesn’t work sometimes! And to top it all off, changing the radio presets with the steering wheel also works sometimes and then doesn’t work other times while the door is closed...discovered it will always work with door open at the Nissan service place. Terrible warranty. Also, Nissan wants $125 just to look at the car “diagnostic fee” even if it’s a warranty issue! Piece of #%* Car! I will never get a Nissan or Infiniti until the end of time! They are the worst company in the history of United States!

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Good gas mileage??

karen kelleher, 07/11/2015
updated 07/13/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

I have to say, I really like the almond interior of my new 2015 rogue. And, overall, it looks nice. But it is big!! Nothing like the earlier, cute, zippy models i have seen around town. And talk about zippy, :-( This vehicle is so big, with such wide turns, it is hard to navigate. and the blind spots! My dealer couldn't get me the premium level Rogue with the 360 view in the color i wanted. You need the 360 view! I have narrowly missed other cars, even being a very safe driver, but not at all seeing cars right next to me. And the gas mileage. Well, I average 23 mpg city/hywy. I drive on the slow side, never rev the engine, or speed around town. Could someone please tell me, is my car defective? Or are the advertised MPG a huge exaggeration???

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Love my 2015 Rogue

inowner, 04/29/2015
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 25 people found this review helpful

I have owned the 2015 Rogue SV AWD for 4 mo. I had a remote start installed through the dealership. Also had the dealership install a hitch for my bike rack. I love the features, navi, lane assist, blind spot warning, surround camera. power lift gate. My car has not disappointed! I plan to drive this car for a long time. Love the cargo area and that I can divide to help carry more cargo. Great for separating groceries.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love going Rogue

Beth Addison, 07/13/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Rear stadium seating is a neat feature for back seat passengers and bird's eye cameras are awesome. Not good for a fifth passenger though.

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More bang for the buck and great resale value!

John Norfolk, 04/18/2016
2015 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

What you can get in a SV FOR UNDER $25k you will pay $30k in most other similar vehicles. For instance if you want keyless ignition in your vehicle Rogue is under $25k. Ford & Chevy start at $30k. Dollar for dollar it's hard to beat the Rogue.

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