My wife owns a '14 Rogue SL AWD. We love it! So far in the year we have had it, we have put on about 14k miles with many of those miles coming from long road trips. The Rogue is a real champ! It's got plenty of storage room for luggage/kids things/whatever. We find the seats very comfortable and the car is very easy to drive. I like faster, sportier car but for what this is, it's great! I'd highly recommend it. The only downside might be the fuel economy estimates. In doing highway miles and not being loaded down, we have NEVER seen 33mpg...ever. Average in mixed driving is 26.5 and highway is roughly 30. Not bad for an AWD SUV in my opinion.

if i keep reading the comments i guess i can never have a car....,80% of comments are nagative for all brands, i am very confused.(....

Really keen to find out more about this car.. I'm really interested in buying on of these in 2014.. you guys are the only ones with real reviews of this car and I am hoping you can do more with it.

this is the best review i've ever seen, it's honest and that's very hard to find anymore. Makes me wonder now since i was looking at this car but then again wouldn't have any need for a third row but.............

thanks for the review! you are the first who done this and still the best :) please take it off road as soon as you can

Thank you so much for this review! Super helpful! :)

Thanks for the great automotive reviews Bert California

Nathan, thank you for the great laugh. Not at your expense mind you, you were very comedic through the entire video but getting stuck was funny. I once got stuck in a Mazda 5 minivan in the third row seat. It was like being strapped to a board like Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs. The Fast Lane Car is my favorite vid program on KZfaq. Well done guys!

Hey Nathan, Roman, great reviews as always, just a question, how would you compare the Nissan Rogue 2014 against Subaru Forester 2014?, a lot of viewers would love to see a comparison between these two indeed

Hello Nathan and Roman. As always thank you for another review. I always check out your reviews on all cars and SUV's. This one was of particular interest because I like the option of 3rd row seating. It comes in very handy especially when you have visitors and to take them around, and also, considering the fact that all visitors are not tall. However, I NEVER wanted to buy a MiniVan! For the obvious reason that MiniVans definitely do not look and feel like SUV's :) Anyway, my curiosity in Rogue 2014 review was to see if I went wrong in my analysis of buying KIA Sorento 2013 with 3rd row option. After seeing Nathan struggling to get into 3rd row, I am very glad that I love my Sorento. I am 5' 10'' and can easily get into the 3rd row with ease and even sit comfortably in 3rd row for at least 1 hour of drive! BTW, Nathan, I agree with you mentioning the competitors with 3rd row seating, but I guess you forgot to mention Sorento! :) Thanks Guys. Cheers!

Very nice exterior and interior! And a special 3rd row seats for the teens and kids. :D But seriously this is one of the best looking Compact Crossover SUVs out there.

I bought one, rides really nice, great fuel economy, around 27.5 MPG mixed city, traffic, and some highway. Power is ok, but could use a little more.

Love the look of the air vents on the interior, actually I really like the whole interior in general.

Very cool video. Very nice SUV.

Bob Keilitz : A third row is only featured in the trims without leather which would be S and SV and the third row seats are for kids or animals but it's mainly to show a demonstration of how much room there is in the back. Rav 4 got smaller from the new generation. So even if you weren't to have the third row, Rogue has a lot more room and volume inside in comparison in its class, not to mention the mpg.

I like the 3rd row option. 95% of the time I have the third row stowed, the other 5% I use for around town trips with my 4 kids. That way I get to park the 24mpg Nissan Quest every now and again. This is exactly what I want in a second vehicle. Another bonus is I don't have to worry about leaving the family stranded at home while I have the Quest in the shop getting an oil change, or new tires.

That x-over oughtta be SICK.

Aside from a few external visual differences are the Rogue and Qashqai the same?

would you rather take the 5 speed rav 4 transmission or the rogue's cvt?

Will the Murano be retired now? Does there need to be a car between this and the new carlike pathfinder?

You have lots of fans in Taiwan,we all like you.

idc this rogue is the best looking suv nissan has put out in years in my opinion

I was about to purchase a Ford Escape Titanium with 4 cyclinder engine. This car has now got my attention. I want to know how one thinks this car drive and perform compared to the Ford. Does it ride better and do better then the Honda CR-V. Please let me know what you think. I am a little confused.

Nissan uses the old/new model selling side by side strategy all over the world. Here we have the original X-Trail, which dates back to 2001, still available brand new alongside the current 2013 model. Up to 2011 In South America the B13 model Sentra (circa 1992) was still available brand new alongside newest generation of the car at the time. Basically once there's a market for the older and cheaper models, they continue to offer them

sorry forgot to mention i did replace leather interior in my pro4x with oem factory leather at 9k. The front leather seat had discoloration and the passenger seat melted or burned after using heated seat option very weird. Nissan did not honor warranty so I paid $2200 the only other issue i had is rear bumper rusting at 12k but the bumper was replace under warranty by Nissan. No mechanical issues so fare. As fare as Honda goes nothing yet but i did notice better quality leather interior...

I agree, I really don't like any of the vehicles in this segment however if I had to chose one I'd probably be this, with a diesel though like in the previous Australian model. The main reason I'd pick it is because I think the interior looks fantastic. Those air vents remind me of an Aventador of all cars!

Kia Sorento has a third seat as well, but is it larger than the Rogue?

Do you clean them before you send them back or is it somebody else's job (at the automaker)? The main reason I asked this lol is because I got a rental car while mine is getting repaired. It's black, and it was fairly clean whenever I got it.. but gets dirty very easy, and the wheels looked like they have NEVER been cleaned! I waxed my rental car and cleaned the wheels up real nice. lol.. I know enterprise doesn't wax their cars. I just hope I don't get in trouble whenever I return the car

Quick question.. do you guys wax the cars when you get them and/or when you're done with them? I would imagine that when you get them, they are pretty clean already..and I know you guys get them pretty dirty in some of your videos.

Guys you always forget the new Sorento. You reviewed the V6. But the 4 cylinder GDI kind of competes with the Rogue with a better 3rd row.

I was considering this asy next vehicle. Should I bother ?

How does it stack up to the Santa Fe Sport? Does it even compare. Is the CVT really worth getting?

Hey Nathan, how you know about topo gigio?

Does this replace the murano?

i like the look of it

I`ve seen them they look great.

Jay Wadi No. the Murano is bigger and is avaliable with a V6 engine. This competes in a different segment that the Murano.

Not sure as I haven't actually gotten into one, but it might have been a little easier to get into the third row if it wasn't folded flat.

Lol this is the funniest review I've seen I feel bad for Nathan getting stuck in the back seat. I think the new rouge also competes with the new mazda cx-9 correct me if I'm wrong

I don't think people understand the purpose of a 3rd row on a car like this. Its 2 extra seats to legally jam people or kids into, its not meant to be comfortable. How many cars can you transport 7 people in and get 33 mpg? If people are too uncomfortable to sit in my car they can drive themselves.

No glaring steering vagueness talk which is already a plus cuz a 10 min test drive in the last rogue was all I needed to rule it out

Well, Nissan was very smart on not showing how the Rogue compares with the Forester, because the Forester definetely has more cargo room than the Rogue, from accessing the cargo area to its depth and width.

around 5:46 if you look closely behind them, somebody already drive the new rogue

Do we return messy cars? No, not really. We wash off vehicles that have gone off road or that have received excessive driving grime. The automaker's broker does detailing and tries to make the vehicle(s) as presentable as possible. Thanks for watching!

If you guys are gonna review the Outlander try the GT version. You might like it better. The GT has a V6 and not the CVT which is on the ES and SE. I've seen reviews where adults sat in the Outlander's 3rd row. Rogue's 3rd row seems completely unusable (at least for Nathan). Outlander's interior is also nicely padded inside and 2nd row seats also recline.

The Forester definitely does NOT have more room. We had one and got rid of it real quick. Also the Forester handles terribly on the highway. Squirley I guess you can call it as it didn't want to stay centered in the lane. common problem with that car on the forums.

Lets go the cold numbers, while the Xtrail 2014 has maximun 70cu.ft. of space, the Forester 2014 has 74.7cu.ft. of maximun cargo area. And about the handling, dude, I dont know what Forester you were driving or you had, or what forums are you talking about, but the Forester is famous for its superb handling and stability on road and off road. It is the MotorTrend SUV of the year 2014, for a good reason. It is a true AWD vehicle, not on demand, but true all time all wheel drive with true response to road conditions, and THE SAFEST IN ITS CLASS, hands down! I dont say the Xtrail is a bad Crossover, it looks great, but at the end of the day is just for mom and dad, for mall shopping day and some dirty road trips, not as an adventure vehicle as the Forester.

Nissan Qashgai? they sell well in Europe, made in the UK.

Spare Tire?

k linda nave (Y) buen video esta super el rogue

This is great looking but Nissan needs help from Subie on how to make reliable CVTs. 2 generations in and they're still having mechanical issues

Why the heck do manufacturers stick 3rd rows into crossovers in the compact segment.

I just traded my 2008 Rogue. I liked it, very good car, very reliable. It was roomy and the CVT isn't too bad once you get used to it. The new Rogue is nice too, but don't knock the old Rogue or what's it called now, the Rogue select, it really is a nice entry level SUV for a young family.

Why dont they ever mention the equinox?

They forgot the Kia Sorento, which is probably its closest competitor with the 3rd row seat.

With a name like ROGUE, it should rebel against the compact cuv status quo. How about a v6 option, a real transmission, with an available 6-speed, just two rows, for real cargo space, real sporting ability, etc... This would better fit the monicker "Nissan Me2!"

Is it Nissan Xtrail?

NICE CAR

wasn't this suppose to be Friday?

"...Im thinking in Topo Gigio..." hahahahahahahah!! Nathan, you rock!!!

i want to see what the new murano is going to look like

Mallfinder 2?

I wish the Forester would look this good, but it's hard to beat Subaru's AWD system. For $23k otd, Forester would be my top choice.

You forgot to mention "Nissan Qashqai" (as this is known as in UK)

There are two things that are absolute deal breakers. One is a center mounted gauge cluster and the other is a CVT.

That's the funniest vid yet!!!

OMG, I laughed so hard at that last part. You guys rock! Oh, and the "third row" is only suitable for small pets.

If you need a 3 row seat, please get your self something bigger than this type of vehicle , don't be cheap, how much do you really $ave ? This are recreational or compact size utility vehicle. Is like trying to buy a juke with a 3rd row seat

Just an observation, sure 3rd row seats, BUT if you are having to use that row means you have a lot people in the car.... Wouldn't you have a significant amount of gear/cargo? But you don't have a trunk anymore. So you can carry people but not their stuff. Sure you are using the third row for 2 year olds but 2 years olds require "stuff" when going out.

Where is it manufactured?

I cant wait to blow by one of these on the highway. 2014 XT Forester XT FTW!

@The fast lane car why complain about the material, why compare the 0-60 time, This is an SUV and yes It is much better than a ford and no It is not a baby Pathfinder Google NISSAN HI CROSS CONCEPT VEHICLE...

3rd row seat in this class of vehicle makes no sense. In the Pathfinder? Yes ok. I hear they're not even considering a 3rd row in the new 2015 Murano. Anyway the other gripe I have is with the engines. Take notes Nissan. The 2014 Ford Escape Titanium has a 2.0L 4cyl Turbo putting out 240hp with 270 ft.lbs of torque. That's embarrassing Nissan!! Seriously. Lets get with the program. Thanks for the video guys. Great work as always.

i think the guy is actually againt this car.. i though about buying an afordable 7 sitter suv. I have to think about it

They come fully prepped from the automaker's supplier. They clean th

I love how they say oh yeah more trunk space on the rogue compared to the CRV but they completely failed to mention the CRV has awesome 60/40 split seats that almost go to the ground and give the vehicle a massive amount of space.

This crossover look the just like every other vehicle in its class; Ford Escape, Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Chevy Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Mitsubishi Outlander etc. But nice car overall.

and it looks better when I return it then it did when I got it haha!

The third row of seats is not so much meant for sitting as it is for acting as another upholstered cargo divider for a total of two cargo dividers. In truth there is something about the new Rogue which reminds me of Porsches- both have a row of seats which are little more than decorative. They are may be useful for securing a baby seat or as a threat for older children who misbehave- "Don't make me stop this car and put you in the third row of seats!"

3rd row doesn't make much sense in this type of vehicles. Big families and people with a lot of friends prefer rather Full size SUVs or Mini-vans than crossovers

Were any Nathans harmed in the making of this video?

For those who wonder why to put a 3rd row in a small(er) SUV, here's the deal. No, it's not for adults. But for those of us who must transport more than 3 kids every now and then (e.g. half the daughter's soccer team), it's the difference between taking one or two vehicles. Need the feature often? No. Grateful when it is needed? You bet.

The Rogue is similar to those smaller SUVs like the CRV. I don't know why Nissan would add a 3rd row seating for a Rogue. Clearly there wouldn't be room at all.

buy it

This ones redesigned and is best in class. Stop hating.

I still prefer The MItsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport:)

The front headlights look like the '13 civic.

Bumper is there for a reason, omg!

But for a five-seater, this Rouge is definitely a good competitor

I think it's really dumb to offer a nearly useless 3rd row seat in small crossovers, if you want a Nissan and you require a 3rd row just get a Pathfinder. I will say the new Rogue looks pretty good, a lot better than other Nissan's of late (Versa sedan, Quest and Sentra).

The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is much more roomy and better looking/more refined.

Santa Fe ?

too bad u guys get the rogue! we get the xtrail here and were getting turbocharged engines and proper gearboxes ;)

Maybe the CX-5. The CX-9 is huge.

I'm so glad to see Nathan is just as upset with the new Cherokee as I am...

Yes, it's bigger.

I could never drive this it would drive me insane with the engine constantly revving

@David Malinovsky: No it's not. Its overpriced for what it is. This Rogue is fully capable of what a compact crossover can do. Jeep is overpriced which puts it in the german segment, I'd rather take a BMW X1 over JEEP in that case.

The best vid ever, jajajajaja....

Why would you need a bumper? Yeah, let's take that off and lighten up a bit for fuel economy.