Nissan's recently redesigned small SUV gets a new 3-cylinder turbo engine that makes it more competitive against the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
despite its thrashy, underpowered engine, but Nissan then equipped its small crossover with a new standard powerplant for 2022 and beyond.its compact crossover competition
; most of its peers rely on turbo-fours. Although there's one other offering with a standard three-pot , no other manufacturer besides Nissan's luxury arm Infiniti uses VC-Turbo tech, which alters the engine's compression ratio to prioritize efficiency or performance based on driving behavior. The new three-cylinder not only gets higher EPA ratings than the engine it replaces but is also more powerful. Especially compared to the outgoing non-turbo four-cylinder, the new setup provides noticeably more low-end grunt around town. Multiple judges called out the I-3's playful snarl. Although the engine's inherent additional vibration is well isolated from the plush seats, we noticed a buzz through the brake pedal and the floor.
Nissan's CVT automatic still isn't as responsive as we'd like. The transmission can still take a moment to register your right foot's requests; some judges appreciated its simulated shifts, but others had little patience for the CVT-induced engine groan at high rpms when trying to execute a pass at highway speed.The rest of the driving experience is mostly positive. Staffers praised the Rogue's cushy ride quality and its competent behavior on a winding road.
This year's judges also appreciated the interior and usability improvements, which we applauded last year, as well. The quilted leather and panoramic roof of our loaded Platinum model impress, the seats are especially comfortable, and second-row access is easy thanks to rear doors that open nearly 90 degrees.
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