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2017 Nissan Rogue Sport review

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Nissan Rogue Sport highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Plenty of available tech
  • Quiet cabin
  • Impressive cargo cubes
  • Available all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Disappointing engine
  • Brash CVT transmission

Mileage (EPA estimate)

24 city, 30 highway, 27 combined

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Stylish compact crossover

If you’d like the versatility of a compact footprint, with all the conveniences of a sports utility, the 2017 Rogue Sport is a fine option for your consideration. It's sleek profile is highly maneuverable around town, with the chops to take your crew further afield when equipped with available all-wheel drive. Each 2017 Rogue Sport has plenty of convenience and infotainment technology features, and with three trims to shop, you’re likely to find a perfect match for your shopping wish list priorities. Nissan introduced the five-seat Rogue Sport as a new compact SUV model for the 2017 model year.

All Nissan Rogue Sport years

5 reasons to buy the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport

1. Available driver aids 

To support you on long drives, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport offers plenty of driver assistance options. All 2017 models have a rearview camera for convenient parking and backing up, or pick the SL trim to elevate that functionality to an Around View® monitor with moving object detection. Models equipped with the available Premium package get blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert, while the SL trim-exclusive Platinum package adds intelligent cruise control, lane departure warning, and forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection. 

2. Spacious cargo dimensions 

Practicality is a priority for the 2017 Rogue Sport, so you can expect plenty of cargo space for groceries and mall shopping trips, plus the versatility to move bigger items. With all seats in place, the 2017 Rogue Sport cargo area offers up to 22.9 cu-ft of space for daily errands or park visits with your crated four-legged friend. Ready for adventure? Fold down the 60/40-split rear row for up to 61.1 cu-ft of space on S trim models, offering you the freedom to load up with sports and camping equipment. 

3. Tech-savvy interior 

This compact crossover has a generous list of infotainment technology enhancing ride enjoyment and convenience from the base trim upwards. The 2017 Rogue Sport S trim has Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free calling and audio streaming, a USB port, four-speaker audio, and a five-inch infotainment display screen. For bigger sound capability, pick the SV trim to get six-speaker audio, while the SL trim adds practicalities like system navigation and voice command recognition. 

4. Passenger comforts 

While the 2017 Rogue Sport is classed as a compact crossover, it has a comfortable and spacious interior for your friends and family to enjoy. The standard cloth or available leather-upholstered seats are well-cushioned, with each row benefiting from easy-to-reach cupholders and door cubbies for your travel essentials. Up front, you'll get 42.8 inches of legroom, while the second row has 33.4 inches of legroom, and two complete sets of LATCH fixtures for traveling with young children. 

5. Engaging exterior style 

If you’re shopping for a compact SUV with style and personality, the 2017 Rogue Sport could be the head-turner you’re looking for. With a lower ride profile than its larger Rogue counterpart, this athletic stance is complemented by accent body lines and available alloy wheels. Ten exterior paint options offer you the chance to ride anonymously with a monochrome shade or stand out by choosing a model in one of its vivid shades, Nitro Lime, Caspian Blue, Palatial Ruby, or Monarch Orange. Available features to look out for as you shop the 2017 Rogue Sport include a power-sliding moonroof, roof rails, and illuminated kick plates.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller SUV with a lot of room. Customers love the gas mileage and the smooth handling.
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RepairPal gave the Nissan Rogue Sport an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Rogue Sport 2nd out of 29 among Compact SUVs.

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Nissan Rogue Sport features and specs

S 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Cloth Seats
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

141

Torque (ft-lbs)

147

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

14.5

Wheelbase

104.2"

Overall length

172.4"

Width

72.3"

Height

62.5"

Leg room

F 42.8"/R 33.4"

Head room

F 39.6"/R 38.3"

Front tires

P215/65HR16

Rear tires

P215/65HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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