The 2008 Nissan Rogue has taken the place of the Nissan X-Trail in Canada (the X-Trail was never sold in the United States), but the common factors between the two vehicles doesn’t provide that long of a list. Instead, the Rogue is a model that can play hardball with just about any and all semi-SUV crossover types across the market lines.
The 2008 Nissan Rogue comes in two basic trimlines: the S and the SL. Both models use a 170 horsepower 2.5-litre four cylinder engine worth plenty of power. Both trimline types are available in front-wheel drive, with the SL coming in all-wheel drive configuration as well.
According to reviews, the engine is powerful for the vehicle type and the shifting is smooth and easy, with very little interference between gears. It is a smooth ride all around, with plenty to enjoy during normal driving speeds. There are two basic transmission modes, too: the Sport mode, which keeps the gear selected in hold position until the driver makes the next move, and the Drive mode, which allows the driver to shift gears using the paddles.
The 2008 Nissan Rogue is, by all accounts, an attractive and compelling model from the car company. Nissan cars are often considered to be very reliable and it looks as though the new Rogue is no exception. For more information and the best indication as to if the Rogue will work for you, drop on by your 2008 Nissan dealer today for a test drive.
