Nissan Rogue Forum

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2012 Nissan Rogue (S, SV, Special Edition, Premium, SL) Review - Pictures, features, specs | Auto Spectator: New car reviews, pics, info & specs

“The new high-value Special Edition includes steering wheel audio controls, RearView Monitor, 4.3-inch audio display, USB connectivity, satellite radio, fog lights and privacy glass. Other enhancements for 2012 include the addition of a new “Sport Mode” switch on all models, new 17-inch (SV) and 16-inch (Special Edition) aluminum-alloy wheels, and one new exterior color, Graphite Blue. Also, the SL Package adds the innovative Around View® Monitor."

“The 2012 Rogue is the first non-luxury vehicle in the United States to offer the unique, Around View® Monitor feature, which utilizes four small superwide-angle cameras – mounted on the front, side and rear of the vehicle – to provide a virtual 360° view of objects around the vehicle, helping to maneuver it in tight spots,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s another example of our philosophy of ‘Innovation for All,’ not just for the most expensive vehicles in our lineup.”

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

Can I get the "Sport Mode" installed on my wife?

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When an eel bites your thigh like a big pizza pie, that's a moray.

Too funny!

At least you didn't ask for a quieter muffler...

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

They always have a special edition the last yr of the body style. It is usually a good value, but not fully loaded model.

I thought the make over wasn't due untill the 2014 model. Wonder if they'll ever offer a V6 option.

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

Production of the 2013 Rogue is moving to Tenn and they are changing the body style. It would not make sense to move it Tenn with the same body style and change it the next year so they are doing it all at the same time. A V6 would be nice, but I don't see that happening. I did not think the current engine was going to be enough for me, but after almost two years I think it it fine.

Thanks for the clairification, I didn't know about the move so that makes perfect sense. Given that Toyota managed to stuff a 3.5L 269hp V6 into the Rav4, Nissan could probably drop in the 3.5L 260hp V6 currently used in the Murano. Just wishfull thinking...

On a side note, this from a Nissan North America Press Release:

"The Rogue crossover continues to gain momentum, with sales of 10,034 units marking a 13.2 percent increase over last year – another new October record."

Nissan and Infiniti - NISSAN NORTH AMERICA REPORTS 18% INCREASE IN OCTOBER SALES

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

I had misgivings about the lack of a V-6 engine, but now I agree that the stock engine is "OK" although not really exciting. I would feel better about the engine if they had kept the "autostick" option on the CVT. My Dodge Caliber has that, which gives 7 fixed ratios with a tap of the shifter. Real handy for getting the engine in the power band when needed and controlling the car better in snow. It was a $75 option on the Dodge. It's just some coding in the puter, basically. I miss it.

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When an eel bites your thigh like a big pizza pie, that's a moray.

Her's a short write-up with video demo of Nissan's Around View Monitor system:

2012 Nissan Rogue gains optional Around View Monitor [w/video]

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Brilliant Silver '11 Rogue SV w/SL AWD

The around view monitor is a pretty nice thing. and really helps in parking alot.

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Dj KiD

05 1.8 Sentra / 2012 Rogue SL