Nissan has used the Chicago Auto Show to introduce
the facelifted 2020 Rogue Sport. The Rouge Sport adopts a new
front fascia with a V-Motion grille that echoes newer models such as the Altima
and Maxima. The crossover has also been equipped with restyled headlights, a
new hood and rectangular fog lights.
The styling changes are less noticeable out back,
but the crossover gains updated taillights with clear inserts. Other changes
include new 19-inch wheels and an expanded color palette that now features
Nitro Lime Metallic and Monarch Orange Metallic.
Interior changes are limited, but the 2020 Rogue
Sport gains an updated audio system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto compatibility. Customers can also order an optional Bose premium audio
system with nine speakers.
Nissan’s Safety Shield 360
suite of driver assistance systems is now standard across the Rouge Sport
lineup. It includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection,
blind spot warning, lane departure warning, high beam assist, rear automatic
braking and rear cross traffic alert. Customers can also order Nissan’s more advanced
ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system. Another safety feature is the
rear door alert system which reminds the driver to check the back seat for
children when they exit the vehicle.
Under the hood, drivers will find a familiar a
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 141 hp and 199 Nm of torque. It is connected to an Xtronic continuously variable
transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system. Full
details will be announced closer to launch, but expect the model to return 25
mpg city / 32 mpg highway / 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 24 mpg
city / 30 mpg highway / 27 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport will go on sale this
fall and pricing will be announced closer to launch. However, expect the
crossover to cost slightly more than the 2019 model which starts at US$ 22,240.
