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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Exterior front
Coupe
1. Power windows (P. 2-43)
2. Windshield (P. 8-21)
3. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-28)
4. Engine hood (P. 3-23)
5. Tie down (P. 6-14)
6. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
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License plate bracket padding
1. License plate
2. Trunk
3. License plate frame
4. Padding
CAUTION
A license plate frame could vibrate and
cause noise or paint damage. To avoid
damage or noise, add a soft adhesive pad
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