As part of a seemingly never-ending and perhaps survival-instinct-motivated quest for unique and distinct packaging and marketing strategies, Nissan has redefined “new and improved” by introducing the Nissan Rogue Select for 2014. Actually branded the Rogue S, this inexpensive alternative to the significantly reworked 2014 Rogue is in reality a 2013 Rogue with less fluff. Seating 5, this stripped-down last-gen small crossover offers a less pricy alternative to its next-gen Rogue siblings, but that’s about it. The question for Nissan is will that be enough to give the Rogue market a boost? And, further, will there be a 2015 Nissan Rogue S?
In any case, the single Rogue S trim comes delivered with standard front-wheel drive (FWD), but Nissan’s intuitive all-wheel drive (AWD) is, of course, offered as an option. Said AWD system, by the way, allows this affordable family mini-ute to send power only to the front wheels at highway speeds, while standing by to divert torque from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip when the ride bogs down.
Meanwhile, the features-challenged and rebranded Rogue S comes with such no-nonsense appearance and cabin adornments as 16-inch steel wheels (that actually look pretty cool), cloth upholstery, full power accessories, simulated alloy interior accents and tilt-wheel steering. Of course, air conditioning is standard and bolstered by cabin air filtration, while a single-CD player with 4 speakers and auxiliary iPod integration provides entertainment. Meanwhile, the Rogue S offers the same 57.9 inches of cargo area (with the rear seatbacks folded) as its S-less counterparts.
Among Nissan’s self-described selling points in this Spartan crossover is a distinct dearth of popular options like navigation, a power sun/moon-roof, keyless entry and ignition, and rear-seat DVD entertainment. However, the Convenience Package, with a rear spoiler, roof rails, a rear-view camera, cruise control and upgraded audio boasting a 4.3-inch color display is available, as are such standalone options as splash guards, carpeted floor mats and Bluetooth hands-free technology.
In a further deviation from its higher-end rivals like Ford’s Escape and Honda’s CR-V, the 2014 Rogue S, like its un-Select kinfolk, offers only the standard 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant mated with a not exactly silent continuously variable transmission (CVT). This combination puts out 170 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque, with mileage estimated at 23 mpg city/28 highway for FWD-equipped editions and 22/27 estimated for AWD-toting versions.
According to the majority of reviewers, this peppy little 4-banger has no issues with merging and passing on the highway, and its surprisingly adept suspension provides a pleasant ride along with some unexpected agility.
Finally, standard safety features are essentially the same as its S-less counterparts, including the usual antilock braking (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, side-mounted airbags and front side-mounted airbags. Also in a nod to its more posh progenitors, the 2014 Rogue S boasts a standard remote antitheft alarm and, with the available Convenience Package, front fog/driving lights.
The Nissan manual says in bold letters to not leave the key in the car. Is it talking about in the ignition or inside the car itself? I sometimes like to leave my key in the drink holder instead of carrying it on me. Is this okay to do? Will it lock me out? Can it damage the key? I don't understand what they mean.
I have a nearly new 2014 Nissan Rogue SL for sale. I want to purchase the newMurano. It is red with beige interior and SL wheeIs. I love my Rogue, but would rather have the new Murano now. I do not believe that I can get a Nissan dealer to offer me a decent price for it. It is totally loaded with GPS and voice command. We had everything possible added on it. And, I also had a professional guy put a beige pin stripe.It has a beautiful beige leather interior. Satellite, safety monitor around the complete car, warning lights for car beside of you. It beeps if you get out of your lane or get too close to quickly to another car. I have only driven it 3,700 mi. because I ride with my husband most of the time and he has a new hybrid car. Where is the best place for me to advertise it and get the most....A fair price? I would like to sell it myself with no middle man.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.04 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: 0.64 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 5.8
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.04 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brake width: 0.64 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door trim: simulated alloy · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 5.8
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent