
Nissan produces some of the best CVTs around and this is no exception. The Rogues keeps things simple mechanically, with only one engine and one transmission option: a 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 175 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to continuously variable automatic transmission.

16-inch wheels are standard (17- and 18-inch wheels are available), as are power mirrors and chrome door handles. While the Rogue doesn’t look as forward looking as some of its competitors, like the Ford Escape and Mazda CX-5, its look remains unique a latticed grille up front that’s split by a large Nissan badge and a curvier exterior. The Rogue got a makeover two years ago and that styling carries on into the current model year. Nissan’s entry into the crowded compact crossover segment, the 2013 Rogue marches on mostly unchanged from last year’s model.
