2021 Nissan Rogue or X-Trail spurs Nissan’s lineup refresh in the US

The Rogue or formally known in other markets as the X-Trail happens to be part of the Nissan NEXT project, which is the company’s transformation plan of its lineup. That said, the renowned compact crossover has then undergone a heavy makeover and mechanical upgrade. Notably, it is by far the best selling model in Nissan’s American lineup, and soon it shall arrive in US showrooms later this month.

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While the Philippine market still gets the pre-updated model, the American market on the other hand shall have a taste of this all-new model. Today, the Nissan Rogue or X-Trail is one of the most advanced one of the most comprehensive model redesigns in the company’s history, as complemented by the bold new exterior style and refined, family-oriented interior, and its generous list of standard safety equipment.

Given that this is an all-new model, the mechanicals was upgraded as well, in order to further heighten the overall experience in this crossover. The 2021 Nissan Rogue is run by a 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, producing a healthy 181 hp and 245 Nm of torque. The said mill is then paired with the brand’s Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Now, apart from its new platform offering premium-level driving dynamics, it also achieves that much-needed robust passenger protection.

This compact crossover benefits from several high-tech features like the new ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link, which serves as proper assistance to the driver, therefore reducing the stress of a crowded commute or a long highway drive.

The all-new Nissan Rogue is quite an innovative product from the Japanese automaker, as it combines its desirable exterior and interior with a jam-packed list of high-tech features. While the Philippines may be quite far off from its probable local debut, the wait will surely be worth it, as this model does open a heated competition towards most of its competitors, therefore giving Nissan Philippines a more potential contender in the compact crossover segment