Nissan just rolled out a facelifted version of its
Rogue crossover last year, so the 2018 model carries over mostly the same but
with one notable addition. For 2018, the Rogue is available with Nissan's
ProPilot Assist system, which can control the steering, throttle, and brakes on
single-lane highways.
The system will keep the car centered in its lane,
stop and go in traffic, and maintain speed and a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead. Look for its deployment on additional models in the near future, and for
more capabilities to be added once the system is in place.
Along with the semi-autonomous capability, the 2018
Rogue brings with it Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and some
adjustment to trim-specific equipment levels. And as you might have guessed, it
comes with a price bump as well – between US$ 660 and US$ 1,100, depending on the
model.
The 2018 Nissan Rogue S kicks things off in
front-wheel-drive form at US$ 24,680, followed by the Rogue SV (US$ 25,900), and the
Rogue SL (US$ 31,060). All-wheel drive adds another US$ 1,350 across the board, so
the top SL AWD model commands a US$ 32,410 MSRP. Pricing for the 2018 hybrid
models has yet to be released, but the destination charge has gone up for all
models from US$ 940 to US$ 975.
The ProPilot Assist system is only available on the
SL trim as part of the Platinum Package, which adds another US$ 770 to the sticker
(and includes both the semi-autonomous system and 19-inch alloys). So if you
want your Rogue with the advertised lane departure, emergency braking, and
intelligent cruise control, you're looking at a delivered price of US$ 32,805 (or US$ 34,155 with all-wheel drive).
