Nissan Rogue earns 2015 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award

2015 Nissan Rogue Press Kit

CHICAGO – As a result of impressive fuel economy, refined interior materials, strong passenger and cargo versatility and more, the 2015 Nissan Rogue is a 2015 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award winner. The Rogue is one of only two compact crossover/SUVs that were given this award today at the Chicago Auto Show.

To create the annual Consumer Guide® Automotive awards, editors test drive and thoroughly evaluate more than 150 new vehicles each year, culminating in an exclusive list of vehicles receiving a Best Buy Award, the publication's highest ranking.

Following a complete review, editors labeled the Rogue a "must see" compact crossover/SUV, highlighting the Rogue's unmatched versatility and "ingeniously configured (Divide-N-Hide®) rear cargo area." Ultimately, editors concluded the Rogue is "one of the best around when it comes to utility."

"The 2015 Rogue was tasked with the steep challenge of continuing momentum following a complete and very successful redesign of the Rogue in 2014," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations U.S., Nissan North America, Inc. "Our employees stepped up and delivered a vehicle that continues to offer the unique styling, performance, value and more that made previous models so successful while also providing a number of popular enhancements. We're honored to receive the Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award and can't wait to see what more is to come in 2015."

Nissan Rogue's robust exterior styling is designed to stand out in its class. The bold, sharp lines offer a sporty and confident appearance. Exterior highlights include halogen headlights with signature LED daytime running lights, muscular front fenders and hood, body color outside mirrors with standard integrated turn signals and rear spoiler. Also available are LED headlights, fog lights, privacy glass, roof rails, heated outside mirrors, power panoramic moonroof and a power rear liftgate.

The premium look and feel continues inside, with the interior designed to make everyday activities a little easier. Rogue's ample interior roominess offers available 7-passenger seating with the optional stadium-style, flat-fold 3rd row 50/50-split bench seat. The reclining 40/20/40-split 2nd row seat offers 2nd row legroom of 37.9 inches and 9.0 inches of fore/aft adjustability with the EZ Flex® Seating System.

Rogue also offers the advanced Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System providing 18 adjustable variations between the cargo and occupant areas (two-row models). With the 2nd row seat folded down, the innovative, class-exclusive* Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System creates a flat cargo area. When more space is needed for carrying taller or bulkier items, lowering the floorboard creates a deeper cargo well.

Fuel economy is 33 mpg highway for front-wheel drive Xtronic-equipped models. Rogue city fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg, while combined fuel economy is 28 mpg (front-wheel drive models).

The 2015 Rogue also features a suite of confidence-inspiring dynamic technologies – with Active Trace Control, Active Engine Braking and Active Ride Control. A 4-wheel independent suspension, Electric Power-assisted Steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System.

For a review of the 2015 Nissan Rogue and the complete list of Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy winners, please visit consumerguide.com/best-buys.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the Americas media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 244,500 employees globally, Nissan sold almost 5.2 million vehicles and generated revenue of 10.5 trillion yen (USD 105 billion) in fiscal 2013. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In 2010, Nissan introduced the Nissan LEAF, and continues to lead in zero-emission mobility. The LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle launched globally, is now the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

About Consumer Guide® Automotive
Established in 1967, Consumer Guide is one of the longest-running auto-review operations in the country. First online in 1995, Consumer Guide was also one of the first car-test organizations to hit the web. Consumer Guide is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood, IL, a location ideal for sampling the best–and worst–that nature has to offer.

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*AutoPacific segmentation. MY15 Rogue v. 2015 & 2014 XSUV Mainstream Midsize Class. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo.

Contact

Dan Passe
Product Communications, Nissan North America
615-725-5264
dan.passe@nissan-usa.com