Used 2018 Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Maybe the best all around new car I've purchased
Eileen A, El Cajon, CA, 11/09/2018
updated 05/13/2021
Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
142 of 146 people found this review helpful
I rented the Rogue and drove it for a week while vacationing. Great handling and gas economy. Plenty of pep in the 4 cylinder model. This prompted us to add it to our list of smaller SUV's to check out. We looked at the Ford Escape but smaller overall, poor head room height and tiny GPS screen. We considered the Edge but considerably more expensive. This is our first Nissan (first top of the line model purchase) and it's only been 9 months but so far all good. I've always been a Honda and Ford fan but couldn't get excited over the CRV exterior design. Anyway still look forward to getting in my Rogue everyday and enjoying a great ride. UPDATE:My Rogue just turned 3 yrs old. Not that its given me any trouble but I' d now give it a 4 score. The reasons are: 1) I've found it isn't very comfortable to drive longer distances or as a passenger. The leather is pretty but it's too hard and unmoving. The seats in back are narrow for an adult. 2) it has every bell and whistle which are just unused electronics waiting to go bad. I don't like the idea of a car trying to drive itself. 3) oddly it doesn't have simple electronics like an audible reminder when you or the passenger forgets to fasten their seat belt. We may not be buying another Nissan in the future.
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The good and the bad
John Walters, Millerton, NY, 08/07/2018
updated 08/10/2020
Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
67 of 71 people found this review helpful
The Rouge jumped up the sales ladder with its redesign in 2014. Matter of fact it out sells most other brands in the compact SUV class. While all vehicles in this category share a similar shape I was drawn by the new design. The interior is quite comfortable, feels somewhat upscale and is pretty quiet on the road. Love the seats and the secure feeling behind the wheel, thanks to excellent handling and braking characteristics. The elephant in the room has to be the CVT which provides better MPG's but lessens the driving experience taking much of the fun out of driving. You never know what you'll get when you press your foot down to accelerate. Depending where you are in the power band the vehicle usually takes its time to react. While I'd like this vehicle better if it was more responsive the CVT trade off is higher MPG's. Perhaps not so bad considering the ever increasing price of fuel these days. There isn't an awful lot separating this vehicle from the pack since they're all clones. Although I love the divide-n-hide shelf system, comes in real handy when you have a bunch of grocery bags you don't want rolling around on the way home from shopping. UPDATE Aug. 2019 The vehicle has performed flawlessly for 20,000 miles, only cost oil and tire rotations. Certainly not a speedster but comfortable to drive, our sport sedan sits home as I prefer the taller seating position standard in most SUV's. Would buy another! UPDATE: Feb 2020 - Remain pleased with this vehicle, no mechanical issues to report. Opted for better tires to improve winter performance at 28K, now noticeably better in slippery conditions. Radio display sucks, presets have no info indicating channel selection making the technology somewhat lacking.Update: Aug 2020 - No issues, vehicle has been trouble free for 36,000 miles. Would love another 20 hp, should help the slow response. Toyota and Honda have addressed this in their new models.
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Honda CRV vs My New Rogue
Frank Romani, Indiana, PA, 10/05/2018
Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
114 of 123 people found this review helpful
I drove a 2017 Rogue and decided to buy a 2017 Honda CRV EXNavi hated it, problems with 1.5 turbo engine gas in oil, no help from Honda. Traded it off for a 2018 Rogue SL and. This is ten times the car that the Honda was. Honda was once a good car but they are no longer the car they used to be. Stay away from any Honda with the 1.5 turbo engine.
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I love my Nissan
Donna, Irwin, PA, 06/19/2018
Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Caspian Blue Nissan SL AWD (2/18) version with the sunroof. This is by far the best Nissan Rouge I have owned. The leather seats are comfortable especially on long trips. The heated seats are great in the winter and I love the sunroof. The only con is the trunk space is a little small and I wish it had a little more acceleration especially when merging into traffic off of an onramp. Other than that, I Love it!
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Major issues with 2018 Rogue SL AWD
Tim, Fredericksburg, VA, 07/13/2018
Nissan Rogue SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
29 of 35 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2018 Rogue SL AWD in mid March 2018 and I have been dealing with issues since March 27th. The first issue that I’ve noticed was a very major incident that has happened 3 times while driving on the interstate (got video) The (FEB) forward emergency braking engaged while driving luckily no other vehicles weren’t around! Allegedly this issue was rectified on July 11th haven’t had it longer then a day to really try it! Also the audio system does a reset and locks up most times! I have to turn the vehicle off to get it to work! The wheels have spots on them very noticeable when the sun reflects on them (have photo) the dealership fixed them looks good they claim they buff them out but they look brand new. I’ve been in a loaner vehicle since June 27th and it’s July 12th 2017.5 Rogue SL AWD i’ve noticed a huge difference especially in mpg I’m currently getting 28.9 mpg and in my 2018 I’m getting an avg of 24-25mpg without A/C running! The reason why we are getting less gas mileage in the 2018 AWD is because the 4X4-i system is running 50% torque on rear wheels longer then needed! In the ‘17.5 it runs 50% torque in the first gear upon take off and then adjust as needed (switch your display to the 4X4-i and watch how long the torque is used on the rear wheels)! On a dry surface you do not need that much torque throughout the other gears! I pointed that out to the technician and he gave me a slight nod! (The accelerator sensor, yaw rate sensor or 4WD controller aren’t working correctly!) And the final issue is the engine brake is not engaging when you slow down to between 25 to 40 mph The tech odometer should rise up to 2 to 4 RPM according to your speed while approaching a stoplight or stopping and in the 2018 it doesn’t do that it rises up to about 1.5 rpms! You will probably not noticed that if you’ve never driven a Nissan with a CVT in it! I hope this helps and we get the these fixed!
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