The greenhouse ditches some of its predecessor’s swoopiness, with squared-off rear door glass and a more vertical hatchback profile.Ī set of nineteen-inch alloys fills the wheel arches, giving the Rogue a planted stance that’s underscored by sharp-edged fender flares front and rear – 17s are standard on the base model, while the SV gets 18s. The hood features crisp peaks that generate from the bold grille’s chrome accents. From its big V Motion front grille to its upright rear hatch, the new crossover has personality to spare.

You can’t say the same of the 2021 Rogue. Styling-wise, there wasn’t much wrong with Nissan’s old SUV, but there wasn’t much right with it either. Rogue Named One Of This Year's Best SUVs: Though still offering a rather uninspiring driving experience, the 2021 Rogue parlays its family-friendliness with crisp, contemporary styling and comprehensive safety features – like vanilla, the Rogue might not be overly flavorful or bold, but most people will probably like it at least a little. Newly redesigned, the Nissan Rogue compact SUV addresses many of the faults of its predecessor (a cheap interior, uninteresting design, and dated technology) without abandoning its core traits of efficiency, value, and roominess.

To that end, consider the 2021 Nissan Rogue to be good vanilla’s automotive equivalent. But there’s something to be said for a bowl of ice cream flavored with real vanilla, capping off a meal with comforting, familiar richness that soothes, rather than challenges the senses. As a flavor, vanilla gets a bad rap – it’s often portrayed as the boring, uninspiring default versus more exciting flavors like balsamic strawberry or chili-chocolate.

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