Going (Nissan) Rogue on Paradise - Bothell/Kenmore Reporter
This article was originally published by Deanna Isaacs via The Auto Reporter . The 2015 Nissan Rogue is a small sport utility vehicle (SSUV) with an low-centered attitude, so I took it to some altitude to see how well it works on some curvy roads... Starting at $23,040 (the SV AWD package is $28,315, as driven), the Rogue is the SUV for people who enjoy tighter controlling steering and suspension, more associated with driving cars. With the same XTronic continuously variable (automatic) transmission as the Maxima, the Rogue kept the RPMs in the power band, but it was still weird to not have defined shifting sound such as with a normal automatic transmission. 5L DOHC engine produces 170-hp and 175-lbft of torque, making it quick on the get-up-and-go, and the all wheel drive ensures you’ll keep it on the road. We decided to head out to visit Paradise’s views of Mount Rainier, at the Rainier National Park. Yes, that commanding volcanic giant, ever present in the minds and views of Seattleites (unless it’s cloudy, then just their minds). Around 2 p. m. , we left for the park, enjoying the languid and relaxing roads through the Nisqually Valley lined with motels, trees and the occasional paddock of horses. The looming giant getting ever closer and closer. ) The driver's seat had six-way automatic adjustable seats while the passenger's is four-way manual. Source: www.bothell-reporter.com
