On my regular browsing I came across this car on Autoblog.com. It’s a Crossover/CUV or as we call it here a soft roader. This is Nissan Rogue (heard the name somewhere? Yea it is an X-men character name), earlier showcased at last year’s Detroit Motor Show, and heading for production this year. The name does remind you of an X-Men character, but what’s in a name? Nissan does have names of cars that come with a pronunciation guide.

 

The car pits against cars like the Honda CR-V in the US, priced lesser than the CR-V and a same capacity engine on board. So I thought, while Nissan is making its mark with the Teana and the X-Trail, why can’t they get this here since it shall be shipped all assembled from Japan to the US. They can import this chic looking car just like the CR-V. I liked the design of this car.

Tech Specs: Sourced from this article

Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft torque

Transmission: Nissan Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with adaptive logic control and available paddle shifters

Platform: Nissan “C” platform

Drive Configuration: Front engine, front wheel drive; Available all-new all-wheel drive system with yaw moment control; Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)

Wheels/Tires: 16-inch steel with 215/70R16 tires (base) or available 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/60R17 tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 105.9 inches (2690 mm)
Length: 182.9 inches (4645 mm)
Width: 70.9 inches (1800 mm)
Height: 65.3 inches (1658 mm)

Many other features like Airbags, ABS, a Bose Audio system, etc are something that you should expect out of this car.

So shouldn’t it make it to India? And in case it does, Nissan, please change the name. Don’t name the car ‘sick’ because in many Indian languages ‘Rogue’ means a disease. So think of a name before getting it to India.

Sources: Autoblog.com – For pictures and specs.