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Nissan Rogue I (S35) 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD CVT
Overall Rating
Nissan Rogue:
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. Beginning in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the model has been merged with the X-Trail sold outside the North American market, making them identical.
As of 2023, the Rogue was manufactured at the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant in Tennessee, United States and at the Nissan Motor Kyushu plant in Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan. Between August 2014 and March 2020, it was also built at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in Busan, South Korea under contract....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (S35) Overview:
Nissan Rogue (I (S35)). With 237 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. A vehicle that combines characteristics of SUVs and hatchbacks for versatility. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5i (170 Hp) AWD CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for daily driving and light off-roading, though the CVT can feel sluggish under hard acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for its class, with the AWD system adding a slight penalty compared to FWD.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Good cargo capacity with rear seats folded
- • Available AWD for all-weather capability
- • Reliable QR25DE engine (excluding potential CVT issues)
Cons:
- • CVT transmission can feel unengaging and noisy under hard acceleration
- • Engine performance is adequate but not spirited
- • Interior materials are basic compared to some rivals
- • Limited engine options
- • No Euro NCAP rating (for European market context)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (S35): 2007 - 2011).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Rogue |
| Generation: | I (S35) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD CVT |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV, Crossover |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 237 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | QR25DE [Same engine] More details about the engine QR25DE |
| Engine displacement: | 2488 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 7.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.9 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
| Max. weight: | 1969 |
| Max load: | 409 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1640 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4646 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1801 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1659 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1539 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1549 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/70 R16; 225/60 R17; 225/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17; 7.0J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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