Out, Damned (Blind) Spot
The Rogue's sight lines are its biggest problem. With bulky D-pillars, fixed rear head restraints and an undersized rear window, it ranked as the worst of 10 small crossovers — eight of which are still on the market — for blind-spot visibility in a comparison test two years ago. Large side mirrors might make up for some of that, but the Rogue's are merely adequate — and the view out the front could use some work, too. The Rogue has more glass than the swept-back Sportage and Tucson, but its windshield and side windows are still on the short side. Nissan could learn a thing or two from the Subaru Forester or RAV4. Climb into either of those, and you'll notice a world of difference.
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Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first o ...
Too High to Handle
The numbers quantify the Spec V's main disappointments, but there was
something fundamentally wrong with the driving experience, and after days and
miles I finally concluded that the car is just t ...
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake
assist are standard. Side-impact airbags and side curtain-type airbags that
protect outboard occupants in all three rows ...
