2018 Nissan Rogue SV

The 2018 Rogue is Nissan's compact crossover, slotting between the smaller Kicks and the larger Murano. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Escape in the crowded compact SUV segment. The Rogue's steering feels light and responsive, making it easy to maneuver in tight city streets. The ride is comfortable over most surfaces, though the suspension can feel busy on rough pavement. Inside, the Rogue offers a spacious cabin with sliding rear seats and a versatile cargo area with a low load floor. Available tech includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and a suite of driver aids like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Reliability is generally good, though some owners have reported issues with the continuously variable transmission. Owners like the Rogue's generous space, clear rear camera, and the way the sliding rear seats add legroom. Some owners wish the driver's seat were power-adjustable on lower trims and find the CVT's behavior unusual. The 8-way power driver's seat and heated front seats set the SV apart from the S trim below it, while the SL above adds leather and a larger screen. Its 2.5L I4 makes 170 horsepower and pairs with Nissan's Xtronic CVT, which keeps the engine in its sweet spot for efficiency but can feel buzzy under hard acceleration. The SV's available Motion-Activated Liftgate is a handy feature when your hands are full, and the standard Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert add confidence in traffic.