Nissan Rogue I (S35) 2.5i (170 Hp) CVT


Overall Rating

7.3 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.5 / 5
Value 3.8 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.4 l/100km). With a weight of 1488 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.8 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. 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) CVT Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers reasonable acceleration for city and highway driving, with the CVT providing smooth power delivery.

Fuel Economy

Decent fuel economy for a compact SUV, making it a practical choice for commuters.

Best Use Case: City / Highway commuting

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:

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Rogue
Generation:I (S35)
Modification (Engine):2.5i (170 Hp) CVT
Start of production:2007
End of production:2011
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:SUV, Crossover
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:170 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:68.3 Hp/l
Torque:237 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code: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)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:10.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:6.9 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:9.8 sec
Maximum speed:200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:8.8 kg/Hp, 114.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.3 kg/Nm, 159.3 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:9.3 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1488
Max. weight:1969
Max load:481
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1640 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4646 mm mm
Width:1801 mm mm
Height:1659 mm mm
Wheelbase:2690 mm mm
Front track:1539 mm
Rear (Back) track:1549 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.4 m
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Transmission typeAutomatic
Gearbox typeCVT
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size215/70 R16; 225/60 R17; 225/55 R18
Wheel rims size6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17; 7.0J x 18
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link suspension

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