This crossover's steering ratio seems quite slow and that tiller telegraphs basically nothing to your hands about what the front tires are doing. It's meatier than a side of beef and, unfortunately, it feels just as dead. When it's time to carve corners, the Rogue's stylish, flat-bottom steering wheel fits nicely in your hands. These scores compare favorably to similar versions of the CR-V, Escape and RAV4. The all-wheel-drive Rogue SL tested here is rated at 25 miles per gallon city, 32 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. One major reason automakers love CVTs is because they can help improve fuel economy. They do a good job of maximizing performance and efficiency, plus they simulate gear changes under heavy acceleration, so the engine doesn't drone… well, it doesn't drone too much. I've made my peace with Nissan's continuously variable transmissions. Putting it in Sport mode noticeably livens up the throttle response, though remember, this is not a sporty SUV. Don't expect the Rogue to outrun some of its turbocharged rivals, but acceleration is still adequate for normal use.

With 170 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque on tap, this vehicle's performance is perfectly fine.

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