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Rogue: Crossover with pure SUV pedigree
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The 2012 Rogue has arrived on the lot of Tracy Nissan, 3195 N. Naglee Road. This compact SUV has many of the same features from that of the previous year in 2011, the Rogue came out with the redesigned grille and front fascia but with some tweaking. - photo by VINCE REMBULAT
The 2012 Nissan Rogue can be called a stylish, sporty and efficient compact SUV.But it’s still OK to call it a crossover vehicle.In any event, the Rogue offers some unique features for this year. Take the SV model with four-wheel All-Wheel Drive, for starters.The one featured in front of the Tracy Nissan dealership at 3195 N. Naglee Road came equipped with the all-around view monitor.The 4.3-inch color display provided a virtual overhead view of the Rogue’s surroundings thanks to the four wide-angle cameras. Included was a virtual path for the vehicle to take, for example, when parking.The Rogue was boosted by a 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine that provided 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. torque.