The Battle For Suburbia | Rogue vs RAV4

Alex L. Dykes

January 2nd, 2021

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How does Toyota’s best-seller stack up against Nissan’s? With an all-new Rogue in the market, it’s time to compare it against the compact crossover stalwarts. What sets Nissan’s volume model apart? Is the Platinum trim’s interior as luxurious as it looks? Does the lack of a hybrid option detract from the otherwise solid offering?

2021 Nissan Rogue

0 to 60: 8.2 seconds
60 to 0: 115 feet
Cabin Noise: A; 70 dB

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