With an increased demand for crossovers, Nissan has
parlayed the success of its larger Rogue into the smaller 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport.
Also, Rogue Sport offers innovative tech and driver
assistance features to help it stand out.
Despite its size and an entry-level position in
Nissan's SUV segment, the Reliance Nissan 2018 Rogue Sport presents safety
features which include;
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Adaptive
cruise control
·
Blind-spot
monitoring
·
Surround-view
camera
·
Automatic
emergency braking.
But while its virtues are impressive. Overall, we
think the Rogue Sport is the right choice if a utility is a priority, but it's
worth considering some of the more excellent choices in the class.
2018 Nissan Rogue Sport models
The all-new 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is a
five-passenger intact crossover SUV having three models:
·
2018
Nissan Rogue S
·
2018
Nissan Rogue SV
·
2018
Nissan Rogue SL
The S trim is pretty basic, but SL and SV get some
refinements. All Rogue Sport comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine -141
horsepower, 147 pound-feet of torque, and a continuously variable automatic
transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is
optional.
The Rogue Sport's SV trim adds a few creatures
comforts and upgrades such as 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, automatic
headlights, keyless entry and ignition, a cargo management system, a
power-adjustable automatic climate control, driver's seat dual-zone, and a
six-speaker audio system.
Braking
Sound, predictable braking. The pedal effort merely
is right, and the brakes respond intuitively around town.
Steering
There's little joy in this lifeless and lifeless
steering even if it is a little tighter than the standard Rogue. When it comes
to handling, it has excellent maneuverability in traffic and close quarters due
to its smaller-than-Rogue size.
Drivability and Comfort
The continuously variable automatic transmission
makes for smooth progress. A mixed bag of useful attributes and areas that
could be better. Ride quality is decent until the pavement gets bumpy. Climate
control is helpful, but the midlevel SV seats don't distinguish themselves.
Interior and Ease of Use
The front seats are spacious, and the forward
visibility is robust. Four adults can accommodate themselves with surprising
ease. While the easy-to-view controls on the dashboard mean you can execute
infotainment commands with relative simplicity.
Audio & navigation
Audio controls are relatively simple and include two
tactile knobs that control volume and track scrolling. The optional six-speaker
stereo distorts sound at an unreasonably low amount. Navigation gives the right
audio directions, but the screen is small and distant.
Smartphone integration And Voice Control
In subcompact SUV territory, you won't find many
vehicles that offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and the Rogue Sport is no
exception. Only one USB port limits the number of devices that can charge or
connect at one time.
Nissan connects voice controls (optional) allow for
commands that change radio stations, select songs via iPod or find a navigation
destination. In our tests, controls were relatively simple in structure and
understood our voice commands without many repeated attempts.
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