Nissan Rogue Forum

I love the Rogue over the CRV,Rav and Forester but am concerned about the CVT and towing, launching and retrieving my jet ski. The weight(about 1000lbs) is within the rating but I wonder if anyone could share their experience of how the CVT over the road towing goes. Thanks

I have had no problems with my rogue and the CVT.... I love the cvt with powerbands vs regular transmissions... I took mine to the dragstrip yesterday and it ran consistent 10.6 in the 1/8th mile and i was VERY impressed.... and i have had to park on some very steep hills with mine (similar to a boat launch ramp) and had not a problem one pulling up the slope... and even when its raining... i cant get it to spin whatsoever... even at the track, didnt spin once... and trust me, I have tried very hard to just get it to spin.....and not happening... just my input... I LOVE MY ROGUE!!!!!

Thanks for your input--although I won`t be doing any trips to the track, it is good to hear of your experiences. Enjoy!

The CVT should actually hold up better. Haven't towed with mine, I have a Titan that will pull a cruise ship out of the water so the Rogue and Odyssey will never have to pull anything.

Thats good because my dealers top mechanic told me to never tow anything with my new rogue. I have a truck so would not have to do so anyway, but the comment definitely sounded warning bells. Not sure what to think about this CVT !!

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yes, you cant tow. but i think after 2000miles or 4000miles as per Service manual or operators manual

I tow a 14 foot starcraft boat with 20 hp motor, & fully loaded with vacation
gear with my 2011 Rogue, & no problems. We drive 175 miles up to NH from
MA towing this rig. Launch is a piece of cake, plenty of power.

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Its always a touchy subject towing something with a 4 cylinder. I personally wouldn't do it.