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#1 of 19 Nissan Rogue Visibility by jbmc11 Jan 03, 2008 (7:59 am)
The rear seat headrests that do not detach severely restrict visibility from the rear view mirror. This is a big safety issue in my opinion. Detachable headrests have been around for years. Why not here? Replies to this message: cdmuile (Jan 05, 2008 6:12 pm) slimhiggs (Jan 24, 2008 6:57 pm) ohiobuck (Mar 02, 2008 8:43 am) aclion (May 04, 2009 6:55 am) jbmc11 (May 04, 2009 12:20 pm)
#2 of 19 Re: Nissan Rogue Visibility [jbmc11] by cdmuile Jan 05, 2008 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: jbmc11 (Jan 03, 2008 7:59 am) I didn't notice that until you mentioned it. Much as I like the Rogue, it seems the interior design team got to the back seat area and called it a day. There's a lot lacking back there. All headrests should definitely be removable/adjustable. Who would even have thought to look at that before buying?
#3 of 19 Nisson Rogue CVT by jbmc11 Jan 06, 2008 (9:22 am)
The editors write that the CVT on the Rogue behaves badly on highways as the driver speeds up or slows down. Any personal experiences? Replies to this message: ticmxman (Jan 06, 2008 1:50 pm) cdmuile (Jan 06, 2008 7:23 pm)
#4 of 19 Re: Nisson Rogue CVT [jbmc11] by ticmxman Jan 06, 2008 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: jbmc11 (Jan 06, 2008 9:22 am) Hogwash. Look for more reviews. From Car & Driver "Highway cruising is where the Rogue and its transmission work best." The CVT does work differently you will hear the motor while accelerating but you will on most any 4 banger. The Rogue is very quiet at highway speeds and the CVt creates a smooth ride the majority of the time. I gues if you drive it like a sports car the motor/CVT combo could drone a good bit but if you drive in a normal manner its a non-issue. Good info at these sites:   http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=215 http://nissanrogue.org/?gclid=CPm0gZuo644CFQWzgAodDw3EKQ   http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?section=reviews&crpPage=reviews.jsp&make- id=36&modelid=4082&year=2008&myid=&acode=&mode=&aff=national   Car & Driver review: http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/14137/full-test-2008-nissan-rogue-sl-awd.h- tml   Also there is shootout of small crossovers in the latest issue of C&D the Rogue had the highest ratings in the powertrain part of the test and took 3rd out of the ten contenders overall and was rated the most fun to drive.
#5 of 19 Re: Nisson Rogue CVT [jbmc11] by cdmuile Jan 06, 2008 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: jbmc11 (Jan 06, 2008 9:22 am) I read that negative review about the Rogue CVT before buying. I took two different demos about a month apart onto I-35 and I-80. Drove each about 30 minutes. That reviewer must have gotten his test notes mixed up. No drone, no searching, no lugging. Mine handles beautifully on the interstates.
#6 of 19 Re: Nissan Rogue Visibility [jbmc11] by slimhiggs Jan 24, 2008 (6:57 pm)
Replying to: jbmc11 (Jan 03, 2008 7:59 am) I own a SL AWD -- purchased in October. Here in New England, it has been well tested in foul weather and performs just as I had hoped. It's snappy with negotiating uphill on ice and snow. For a 4, it is pretty peppy. My ONLY complaint is with the lack of rear visibility. I have to extend my body via the brake and look back for most rear driving (parking, backing in and so forth). I'm also a lot more careful as small children and low objects (rock walls, hydrants) can be invisible. The high ass end of the Murano is exactly why I purchased the Rogue but still finding visibility out the back to be a distractor. Replies to this message: ohiobuck (Mar 02, 2008 8:43 am) aclion (May 04, 2009 6:55 am) jbmc11 (May 04, 2009 12:20 pm)
#7 of 19 Backup Camera helps Nissan Rogue Visibility [slimhiggs] by ohiobuck Mar 02, 2008 (8:43 am)
Replying to: slimhiggs (Jan 24, 2008 6:57 pm) It is possible to add a backup camera to the Rogue. Mito is the company that makes self dimming rearview mirrors that come with compass and homelink options. The mirror in the Rogue Leather Package is a Mito.   Mito also makea a version that includes an LCD display, behind the glass, that can display the signal from a rearview camera. I was recently quoted a price of $625 to add such an installation but decided to wait until Mito comes out with a vesion that includes both the Homelink buttons AND the LCD display. They have promised to do this in 2008.
#8 of 19 Nissa Rogue Visibility - backup camera by jbmc11 Mar 02, 2008 (12:15 pm)
The rear headrests prevent a good look of the road in the rear view mirror while going forward. Just sit in the driver's seat at the showroom. Replies to this message: ticmxman (Mar 02, 2008 2:03 pm)
#9 of 19 Re: Nissa Rogue Visibility - backup camera [jbmc11] by ticmxman Mar 02, 2008 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: jbmc11 (Mar 02, 2008 12:15 pm) The rear headrest are not a problem for me. Maybe they are if your short, I'm 6' 3''.
#10 of 19 Rogue rear visibility by roguer08 Mar 04, 2008 (3:17 pm)
Yes, it is true -- the rear window is somewhat small and back seat headrests do obscure the corners. This has been true of headrests in every car I have owned for 20 years except that those other headrests were removable. But you wouldn't take them out unless you never have passengers in your rear seat. And with passengers, their heads obscure the rear window. So nothing new here. A Rogue improvement, in my opinion. are the side view mirrors which are big enough to more than compensate for reduced rear window visibility. Set correctly, they provide good visibility for passing, turning, etc while going forward. I tend to like to turn around and look out the back to back up, however, and that means having to look out each rear side window as well as the rear window to check for pedestrians and vehicles. It hasn't been a problem, just an adjustment. I am 5'5". Replies to this message: danjay13 (Apr 28, 2008 10:56 am)

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