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2018 Nissan Rogue Sport

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2018 S 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $21,640
2018 S 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $22,110
2018 S 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $22,990
2018 SV 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $23,240
2018 S 4dr All-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $23,460
2018 SV 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $23,740
2018 SV 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $24,590
2018 SV 4dr All-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $25,090
2018 SL 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $26,290
2018 SL 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $27,190
2018 SL 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $27,640
2018 SL 4dr All-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $28,540

Overview

Nissan’s response to the burgeoning compact crossover market, the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is a practical choice. It may not be the most exciting car, but it benefits from features and technology stolen from its larger sibling. Still, the Rogue Sport faces stiff competition from makers like Honda and Mazda.

What's New for 2018

New in 2017, the Rogue Sport returns mechanically unchanged for another year. The only changes are in the packages: the SV All-Weather and Premium Packages have been folded together and rebranded as the SV Technology Package, and the SL Platinum Package has been renamed the SL Premium Package.

Nissan Rogue Sport

Choosing Your Nissan Rogue Sport

The Rogue Sport is shorter than the full-size Rogue, so there’s no option for a third row of seats. All Rogue Sports are powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 141 horsepower and 147 pound-feet of torque. The EPA estimates mileage up to 25 mpg city, 32 highway, and 28 combined, which is (surprisingly) less efficient than the larger Rogue. All-wheel drive is available as an option on all trims for $1,350 and drops fuel economy to 24 city, 30 highway, and 27 combined mpg.

Cargo capacity is respectable at 22.9 cubic feet behind the second row and up to 61.1 cu. ft. with the seats folded down. All Rogue Sports also come with tech features like a rearview camera and extended Apple's Siri eyes-free voice controls (provided you're carrying a compatible iPhone that's connected via Bluetooth).

Buyers can choose from three available trims: S, SV, and SL.

Nissan Rogue Sport

S

The Rogue Sport S is the cheapest of the bunch, starting at $22,615 (for a front-wheel drive unit) after a destination fee $975. It rolls on basic 16-inch steel wheels, although 17-inch alloys are an option. They come as the Appearance Package for an extra $570. There’s a basic 5-inch color display, and the sound system is a simple four-speaker unit. Keyless entry is also standard, but the rest of the Rogue Sport S is utilitarian.

There are a few accessories like chrome accents, splash guards, or (inexplicably) an actual tent, but otherwise buyers don’t have any other decisions to make about their spec.

Nissan Rogue Sport

SV

Priced at $24,215, the Rogue Sport SV adds a good deal of comfort and tech. The 17-inch wheels are standard, as are smart headlights, an upgraded six-speaker audio system, and dual-zone automatic climate control. On the exterior, the SV boasts LED turn signal indicators and a set of roof rails.

Two packages are available as add-ons, starting with the All-Weather Package at $920, which adds a remote start system, a heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped shift knob. Alternatively, buyers can add the $2,420 Technology Package, which includes all the features of the Technology Package plus a seven-inch touchscreen complete with a navigation system and voice controls, along with some useful safety technologies like rear cross traffic alerts, blind-spot monitoring, and a parking assist monitor.

Nissan Rogue Sport

SL

Nissan’s top-of-the-line trim starts at $27,265. The Rogue Sport SL rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels and comes standard with all the features included in the SV Technology Package except the safety tech.

For those features, buyers will have to add the Premium Package for $2,850. In addition to those safety boosts, the Premium Package adds LED headlights, lane-departure warning, pedestrian detection with automatic emergency braking, and a power glass moonroof.

CarsDirect Tip

Stick to the SV trim if you’re considering the Rogue Sport. The safety features of the SL are nice, but they bump the price into the range of full-fledged SUVs. As you’d expect from Nissan, the Rogue Sport is sensible and solid, but make sure you also check out the cheap and competent Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-3.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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The handsomely styled 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport comes with pleasant front seats, decent fuel economy, and a nice feature set in the value-oriented base model. But it's held back by a smallish second row, mediocre performance, and active safety features that are optional only on the pricey top trim.

Best Value

Pricing for the 2018 Rogue Sport ranges from $22,615 for a front-wheel drive S model to $31,860 for a fully-optioned, all-wheel-drive SL in available Pearl White. The SV trim slots in between the two, while a single engine and transmission is offered in either front- or all-wheel drive. A rearview camera is standard, but blind-spot monitoring along with rear cross-traffic alert is part of the $2,420 Technology Package on the SV, while automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and mitigation, and rear cross-traffic alert are only available on the SL model as part of the $2,850 Premium Package.

We'd skip the S model – even though it comes with a nice feature set – and opt for the SV model that includes everything from the S trim (the usual power features, Bluetooth, satellite radio, Siri Eyes Free) and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, turn signal outside mirrors, a power driver's seat, and keyless push-button start.

We question the value of the AWD system, as it prices the Rogue Sport too close to the larger Rogue, so here's how we'd build it:

  • Model: 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport SV
  • Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder
  • Output: 141 hp / 147 lb-ft
  • Transmission: CVT automatic
  • Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
  • MPG: 25 City / 32 Hwy
  • Options: All-Weather Package ($920, heated outside mirrors, front seats, and steering wheel, remote engine start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fog lights).
  • Base Price:$24,215 (including the $975 destination fee)
  • Best Value Price:$25,135

Performance

Nissan Rogue Sport

Performance is hardly the Rogue Sport's strongest suit, but it does offer decent handling, sharp steering with plenty of feedback, and good ride quality when equipped with 17-inch wheels. Fuel economy is also very good with an EPA-estimated 25 miles per gallon in the city, 32 on the highway, and 28 combined for FWD models.

A "Sport" in name only, the goodness pretty much ends there. With just 141 horsepower on tap and a CVT tuned for efficiency, full-on acceleration is lethargic and noisy. The narrower sidewalls on rubber wrapping the larger 19-inch wheels on SL models result in a harsh ride over bumps and irregularities.

Style

A handsome design that resembles the larger Rogue – especially up front – is wrapped around a carefully-assembled and well-executed interior with supportive front seats and simple, logically-arranged buttons and knobs. Cargo room is average for the class at 22.9 cubic feet behind the rear seat that expands to 61.1 cu. ft. with the rear seat folded.

On the flip side, the Rogue Sport's styling doesn't stand out from the crowd of like-sized crossovers, unless you consider the S model's low-rent plastic hubcaps, while the all-black interior feels enclosed. Worse yet is a rear seat with seat belts for three, but room for only two adults – who may find themselves negotiating with front seat occupants for leg room.

The Best and Worst Things

The Rogue Sport's slick design and comfortable front seats are enticing, but its sluggish performance and cramped back seat are disheartening.

Right For? Wrong For?

Nissan Rogue Sport

A slick design with some nice interior touches should appeal to style-conscious buyers who are value-oriented.

Poor performance plus a droning CVT will likely drive enthusiasts away.

The Bottom Line

Despite a slick design, decent fuel economy, and a value-oriented base model, the Rogue Sport falls to mid-pack due to its mediocre performance, tight second row, and expensive active safety features.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 141 HP / 147 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Xtronic 2-spd sequential shift control CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
25 / 32 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 141 HP / 147 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
25 / 32 / 28 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
14.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$55
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
61.1 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
172.4 "
Exterior Width
72.3 "
Exterior Height
62.5 "
Front Headroom
39.6 "
Rear Headroom
38.3 "
Front Legroom
42.8 "
Rear Legroom
33.4 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.6 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.7 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,232 Lbs.
Wheel Base
104 "
Turning Radius
18.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Steel / 17.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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Color: Silver
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