![]() On the other hand we had the opportunity to test the SL Platinum model with the Reserve package which enhances the cockpit with upscale tawny leather seats and quilted leather inserts in the dashboard. The comfort of the seats is well above average, but some of the plastics used on the dashboard and center console are a tad disappointing. Inside, the new Nissan Rogue gets a redesigned steering wheel as well as a new gearshift. The 2017 Rogue is more than capable when cornering and also does very well on unpaved roads. Handling is, however, more than satisfactory. If you like a more animated and dynamic drive, rivals like the Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5 or Kia Sportage do better. It’s not that the Rogue is slower than the competition, it just feels that way sometimes. This is a gearbox that does very well at improving fuel economy and comfort, but it’s not the most spirited. Despite its improvements and adjustments designed to give it the feeling of a traditionnal automatic transmission, it still felt a little lazy. ![]() Although the Rogue’s power is about average for the segment, we were left wanting at times. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are available on S and SV versions, while the SL trim can only be delivered with AWD. Under the hood, the 2017 Rogue keeps its four-cylinder, 2.5-litre engine that delivers 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, and is mated exclusively to an Xtronic continously variable automatic transmission. For the first time ever, the Rogue gets 19-inch wheels which are mounted on the SL Platinum version, and that certainly make quite the statement. The new front end now features the flared “V-Motion” grill, Nissan’s new design signature, as well as slightly modified headlights, among other features. Outside, Nissan designers reviewed some aspects of the Rogue in order, according to the brand’s representatives, to enhance the prestige associated with the SUV. The end result is three variants for the 2017 Rogue: S, SV and SL Platinum. For 2017, did not entirely redesign the Rogue, but the automaker still made sure to enhance some of its features.
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