The 2008 Nissan Rogue S, the very first compact vehicle of the Japanese car maker, definitely lives up to its reputation of being a “whole new crossover.” It even proves to be affordable and really gives the value of one’s money as it costs only around $24,995 despite having cool features and notable vehicle performance.

The 2008 Nissan Rogue with quality Nissan parts has been well-built so there’s a guarantee of much more comfort and performance one would expect of a small crossover. It makes use of affront-wheel drive system so it  has the ability to provide a solid ride. Its instrument panel has been designed to become well-lit and easy to comprehend, which is a good thing as one can easily learn the controls.

This 2008 Nissan model is equipped with a powertrain of 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder which has the ability to produce 170 horsepower and 175 pund-feet of torque. This is then mated to Nissan’s Continuously Variable Transmission or CVT. Other notable equipment which help in delivering a great vehicle performance are its electric power rack and pinion steering, electronic brake force distribution, four-wheel disc brakes, and brake assist which allow for a smooth and comfortable ride in both city and highway driving.

The Nissan Rogue has been built using the same platform used for the Nissan Altima and so it feels more like a car than a sports utility vehicle when it is driven. And when it is compared to vehicles of its kind, it weighs less but offers more horsepower. But even though it weighs less than the competition, it can still seat five people comfortably with their luggage.

Some of the 2008 Nissan Rogue’s features that provide for convenience include 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats, a storage compartment underneath the cargo floor, front door map pockets, tilt steering column, cruise control with steering wheel controls, power windows, remote keyless entry, door locks, overhead console with sunglass storage and map light, 4-way manual driver’s seat and front passenger seat, front seat center console, a number of cup holders, and four-speaker audio system.

To ensure the safety of passengers all the time, safety equipment installed are the following - roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags, Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, seat-mounted driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, child safety rear door locks, traction control system, 3-point ELR/ALR seat belts, lower anchors, and tethers for children.

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