The First 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Ever Compact SUV in The Rogue Lineup

David Web
Automotive Cars Updates Blogs
5 min readDec 19, 2017

Whether you are driving crosstown or cross country, the 2017 Nissan Rogues with its bold appearance, spacious interior and hi-tech features lets you get on the road with great style and confidence. Nissan was able to achieve a winning stance in the Compact SUV Segment with its Rogue winning the title of “The top selling non-pickup in America”. Nissan is aiming to continue its winning streak by diving into another popular segment — smaller and more competitive Compact Crossover with the 2017 Rogue Sport.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, popularly known as “Qashqai” in Europe and Canada, bears more than just the Rogue name. It is smaller and less powerful than its larger sibling, but the new cars for sale of the 2017 Rogue Sport offers an impressive roster of safety features, cruise control, cargo-hauling capacity, good fuel economy and a surround view camera.

Read along to know what makes the Nissan cars for sale of this model stand out in the market

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Trim Levels and Features

This five passenger Compact Crossover is available in three trim levels — S, SV and SL with front and all-wheel drive variants available in all trim levels. The S trim level is pretty basic but the higher trims come equipped with rare features in this segment like dual zone automatic climate control and hand-free liftgate. All new cars for sale of the Rogue Sport come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (141 horsepower, 147 pound-feet of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

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Interior and Exterior

The appearance of the Rogue Sport, both exterior and exterior is similar to that of the standard Rogue models. From inside the car, it will be difficult to tell whether you’re sitting in a standard Rogue or a Rogue Sport. The interior is spacious, made with high- quality materials and the design is classic. There is ample of led room available for both rear and front passengers with comfy and well-cushioned seats.

The Rogue Sport is designed in the same V-motion chrome grille, a peculiar design of the Nissan brand. This car is visually appealing with beautifully sculpted sheet metal and SUV proportions. LED running daytime running lights, power exterior mirrors and a body-colored rear spoiler comes standard in the Rogue Sport.

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Driving Performance

Though being a junior crossover, the Nissan cars for sale of the Rogue Sport with their refined cruising nature and smooth performance, offer impressive driving experience to the drivers. Minor bumps are seamlessly absorbed with very little disturbance sent to the cabin. The suspension rebounds quickly and the steering and handling is excellent. The steering is light which makes this car easy to maneuver in parking lots or city spaces. It gives a fuel economy of 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined for an AWD model.

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Technology

Though the Rogue Sport lacks modern amenities like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it comes loaded with all the must-have infotainment features. Bluetooth, aux input and USB port are standard in all trim levels. The SL trim features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Excellent for city driving, the Rogue sport is pretty good at keeping traffic frustrations at bay. A little bit of distracted driving or departure from the lane and the system issues an audio and visual warning.

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If you’re looking for a Crossover that is suitable for an urban living or want to downsize from a full-size SUV but also don’t want to compromise on utility, then the Rogue Sport should top your list of considered vehicles. With an easy-to-drive package, stylish look and seamless driving performance, you cannot miss checking out this Sporty Rogue at car dealers in Paris.

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David Web
Automotive Cars Updates Blogs

I’ve been an automobile blogger for brands like Honda, Nissan, CDJR, automotive marketing etc.