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Preview: 2021 Nissan Rogue Crossover

November 14, 2020 by admin 1 Comment

Nissan’s popular Rogue crossover is now in its third generation.


The 2021 Nissan Rogue is all new and is available in four trims.


The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover utility vehicle and is also the brand’s bestseller. Introduced in 2008, the second-generation model rolled out in 2014 and quickly solidified its place in the segment. For 2021, the third-generation Rogue is here, the first of five new models Nissan is introducing over the next year. It follows on the heels of new Altima, Sentra, Titan, and Versa models that were recently redesigned.

2021 Nissan Rogue Preview

The big news for 2021, of course, is the Rogue’s new platform. This one is about the size of the previous one with the new Rogue’s length reduced by 1.5 inches. Yet, through its redesign process, the new model sees a slight boost in cargo capacity. As before, the Rogue is a five-passenger crossover with standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive.

We’ll have a full review of the 2021 Rogue once we get behind the wheel of one. For now, we’ll examine some of the highlights of this model:

Updated Engine Performance

The Rogue is easily outclassed in the performance department by several competitors, including those with upgradeable engine options. Nissan, however, continues with the single powertrain combination that has worked so well for it previously.

This one is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an even 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque, up from the 170/174 previously. As before, power routes to the front or all four wheels by means of a continuously variable transmission. Notably, Nissan has more than 20 years of experience building CVTs and it shows – we found its versions best able to manage engine noise.

The most efficient version of the Rogue achieves a laudable 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway for a combined 30 mpg. When properly equipped, the Rogue pulls up to 1,350 pounds.

Increased Cargo Space

The Rogue’s improved storage compartment now measures 74.1 cubic feet, up from 70 cubic feet with the rear seat folded. That improvement comes from removing one inch of legroom in the back seat, but the impact is small, including for a relatively tall passenger sitting behind an equally tall driver.

We like the Rogue’s storage compartment, as it features a pair of panels to flatten the second-row floor. Further, the floor can be lowered a few inches more to increase depth. Equally, we like the large side pockets as these are sizable enough to hold a 12-pack of soda, a gallon of milk, or a jug of laundry detergent. Moreover, you’ll find additional storage pockets up front, including oversized drink holders and a below-console storage area for squirreling away tablets and purses from harm’s view.


See Also — White Space Wonder: 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport


Advanced Connected Technologies

The small crossover segment is not lacking in creature comforts, including modern technology. This year, the Rogue comes with a standard 8-inch touch-screen display. Also available is a 9-inch center console display, a 12.3-inch digital dashboard, and a 10.8-inch color head-up display, the latter a first for the Rogue. We’re a fan of “heads up” systems as key information floats above the hood where it is easily seen.

Shortly after launch, Nissan plans to make wireless Apple CarPlay available. At the moment, you’ll find both connected Apple CarPlay and connected Android Auto. This means a USB connection is required. We like the convenience of wireless CarPlay for a seamless over the air connection.

Yet perhaps our favorite feature and one now available with the 2021 Rogue is a wireless charger pad. This one sits at the base of the console and supplies a convenient way to charge a smartphone. Other tech features include an available around-view monitor. Furthermore, Google Maps and Waze are included and are voice-activated at that.

Improved ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link

What’s a Nissan vehicle without ProPILOT assist? The answer is simple: it may not be a 2021 model. Indeed, this year, Nissan makes its vaunted semi-autonomous vehicle package available on more models. What is ProPILOT Assist? As Nissan describes it the system is “a hands-on, driver-assist technology that reduces the hassle of stop-and-go highway driving and makes long drives on the open highway easier.” In effect, the system combines steering assist with adaptive cruise control to help manage several driving features, including accelerating, braking, and steering in local traffic and on the open road.

This year, Nissan pairs the system with Navi-Link, which brings in data from a navigation map to enhance the driving experience. Specifically, the system allows for speed limit assist, speed adjust by route, extended auto restart timing, and supplies improvement to current functions, including braking, lane marker detection, and steering assistance. This system is standard on the range-topping Platinum and available with the SL edition.

Four Available Trims

Prior to this year, Nissan offered the Rogue in three trims: S, SV, and SL. This year, the Platinum edition tops the model range, bringing with it such features as door-to-door navigation, quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seating, heated rear seats (outboard only), ambient lighting, the digital dashboard, head-up display, a Bose audio system, and ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link.

Nissan prices the 2021 Rogue as follows: S ($25,650 (FWD)/$27,050 (AWD); SV ($27,340/$28,740); SL ($32,000/$33,400); and Platinum ($35,430/$36,830). Premium paint is a $395 upgrade across the model line. The two-tone paint option with premium paint is a $695 upgrade and available with the SL and Platinum trims only. Likewise, the two-tone paint option alone is a $350 upgrade with these same trims.


See Also — Highlights of the 2020 Nissan Rogue

Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors. All rights reserved.

Filed Under: New Models Tagged With: all-wheel drive, crossover, CVT, HEAD-UP DISPLAY, NISSAN, Nissan Rogue, ProPILOT Assist, SUV

Mini Cooper S: Oh, Yes!

December 1, 2014 by admin 3 Comments

Small car…big fun!

2014 Mini Cooper S

A Mini Cooper S will all the trimmings.

Ah, Mini! You stole my heart and in more than one way. Your iconic, good looks are what caught my eyes and, yes, I managed to put up with the decaling found on the side mirrors, along the doors and on top of the roof just fine. What I liked best about you is that you’re so full of personality as you bring a rare, premium feel to the small car segment.

I don’t usually write love letters to my weekly drivers and my thoughts about a recent Mini Cooper S model shouldn’t be considered such. Rather, Mini served up a model that was just a lot of fun and for the following nine reasons.

1. British at its best. Sure, Mini is now owned by German automaker BMW. Its distinct Britishness may be gone, but what you have left is a very good model. The current Mini is larger than the original, but the styling cues remain the same. Whatever made the original a worthy model in its own right has only been enhanced by BMW’s influence. Yes, it is still assembled in Oxford, England with its engine from Germany and the transmission from Japan courtesy of Aisin.

2014 Mini Cooper S

Unique decaling marked this special edition model.

2. Kissed by BMW. Speaking about BMW, the German make’s influence on the model is undeniable. As tested, the Cooper S is powered by a 2.0-liter twin turbo four-cylinder engine — it is the same engine that powers the BMW 2 Series. In the Mini it is tuned tamer, but the four banger still cranks out 189 horsepower and 207 foot-pounds of torque. With just 2,700 pounds of weight to push around, it lives up to its “S” or sport appellation with distinction.


2014 Mini Cooper S

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3. A manual transmission, but not this time. Alas, the test model did not come with a six-speed manual transmission. Instead, a six-speed automatic was served. Nevertheless, much driving fun was realized by putting the transmission in sport mode and using the paddle shifters. My personal preference is nearly always a manual (when one is available), but the fast shifting automatic gets the job done and does so with fun. Take each curve and twist of the road with full confidence with this smart handling Mini.

2014 Mini Cooper S

A dual paneled sunroof with more decaling.

4. Upscale seating for the driver. There is no small car that I’ve driven over the past few years that offers the seating comfort of the Cooper S. Mini outfits the Cooper S with highly supportive and comfortable sport buck seats, covered in cloth and with leather sides. It wasn’t just the support it provided that made the difference: a seat extender aced it for this diminutive people mover. That’s a feature typically found in luxury cars.

5. Not too bad for the front passenger. Uh, forget the back seat. The Mini Cooper seats four, but the back seat is, well, a token addition. Two children in booster seats can fit, but getting a car seat in and out would be a big challenge. Don’t punish adults by sitting in the leg-squishing rear seat even for a short drive. The front passenger seat is quite comfortable and also offers a seat extender. Push the seat all the way to the back and you have copious amounts of legroom. At the expense of anyone in the rear, of course.

2014 Mini Cooper S

The well-rounded Mini Cooper S interior.

6. Round is in. Very in. If you like personality in your small cars, the Mini Cooper S does not disappoint. The well-rounded interior makes use of a circular theme nearly everywhere. Behind the steering wheel is a circular speedometer with a half moon tachometer on its left side. The center screen, however, is the heart and soul of the car with its own circular design trimmed by glowing mood lighting. Circular knobs, rounded-tip switches, a circular shifter seat and a BMW-like iDrive control dial along with round speakers and near round headrests are also included. Rounded headlamps with circular LED lights are another feature of this model.

7. Limited storage, but then. Small cars have very little storage room, right? Well, Mini tries really hard to provide room, by making space where you might otherwise not find it. The glove box is small, but there is a secondary box above it in the instrument panel. The folding driver’s arm rest has space large enough to hold your smartphone. Two cup holders are up front and one is in the back. Importantly, there is a hidden, sectioned storage compartment underneath the rear storage area. Fold down the rear seats and you’ll get 38 cubic feet of storage space.

8. Enjoy the intersection of fuel economy and performance. Perhaps the best feature of the Mini Cooper S is that it combines excellent performance with superior fuel economy. Instead of the standard turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, you get a twin-turbo four-cylinder engine. You enjoy excellent off the mark acceleration and can pass anything on the highway with certainty. Moreover, this model delivers 27 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway — impressive numbers that won’t have you regretting the extra power.

2014 Mini Cooper S

Small hatchback with a hidden storage compartment.

9. The power to surprise. Sure, it is an option, but having head-up display is a nice feature. Especially when it appears on a small screen that emerges from the dashboard to project the speed limit. Personally, I would have designed a more comprehensive system to show navigational directional arrows and the local speed limit. Still, the optional navigation system was a welcome surprise. Other nice features included the dual panel sun roof — the decals on top of the roof provided a visual statement. Not my taste, but maybe yours?

Maxi Fun

Boil it down and the Mini Cooper S delivers a lot of fun in a small package. But it does come at a premium price: from $23,600. As tested, my model costs an eyebrow raising $36,895, reflecting several upgrades to include: a $4,500 “fully loaded” package with navigation, $1,500 for the automatic transmission, $500 for the automatic dimming mirrors which, by the way, fold in. Other upgrades included: cloth and leatherette seats ($750), special metallic paint ($500), a cold weather package ($600), park assist (($1,000) and the head-up display ($500). That price rivals the BMW 1 Series, a model that BMW no longer sells in the US.

2014 Mini Cooper S

TwinPower Turbo courtesy of BMW powers the Cooper S.


2014 Mini Cooper S

  • Sticker price from $23,600
  • Price as tested: from $36,895
  • Seats 4 occupants
  • 2.0-liter 16-valve four-cylinder gasoline engine
  • 189 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
  • 207 foot-pounds of torque @ 1,250 rpm
  • 3.2 inches bore by 3.27 inches stroke
  • Engine compression ratio: 11.0-to-1
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Wheelbase: 98.2 inches
  • Length: 151.9 inches
  • Width: 59.1 inches
  • Height: 55.7 inches
  • Passenger volume: NR
  • Storage volume: 8.7/38.0 cubic feet
  • Towing capacity: N/A
  • EPA: 27 mpg city, 38 mpg highway
  • Premium grade gasoline
  • Fuel tank: 11.6 gallons
  • Curb weight: From 2,760 pounds
  • IIHS safety rating: Good for moderate overlap front
  • Limited vehicle warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
  • Powertrain warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
  • Corrosion warranty: 12 years
  • Vehicle assembly: Oxford, UK

See Also — Drop Top Fun: 2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible


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Filed Under: New Car Reviews Tagged With: 2014 CARS, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AISIN, BMW, coupe, HEAD-UP DISPLAY, Mini Cooper S, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, TWIN TURBO

IHS: Head-Up Display Demand Set to Surge

July 8, 2013 by admin 1 Comment

Head-up display, sometimes referred as heads-up display (HUD), has been rolling out across the auto industry: first with luxury vehicles and now to family cars. IHS, the automotive research firm, expects a seven-fold increase in HUD-equipped cars worldwide, bringing 2012’s 1.2 million units to 9.1 million units in 2020.

Head-up display.

A head-up display in a GMC Acadia Denali.

 

Head-Up Display Technology

HUD systems provide important driver information such as speed, turn directions and in some cases road hazards on the vehicle’s windshield. The information appears to be floating above the hood and is located directly within the driver’s line of sight. It is believed that HUD reduces driver distraction as drivers do not have to veer their eyes to the instrument gauge or to the center stack to review certain information.

“Projecting an image that floats about 2.5 meters, or 7.5 feet, in front of motorists’ eyes, HUDs are the optimal display technology for cars—with studies having shown that this distance delivers the fastest response time for viewers,” said Ben Scott, technology solutions analyst for IHS Automotive. “Apart from showing speed and warning signals, HUDs are perfectly suited for displaying navigation information or advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) data, allowing drivers to access critical material while keeping their eyes on the road.”

Military Jet Origin

HUD technology is not new — it began to appear in military jets in the 1960s and in the first passenger vehicles in the late 1980s. But, the technology is expensive, adding more than $1,000 to the cost of vehicles equipped with HUD.

HUD units access information from a vehicle’s GPS system, with some systems enabling the driver to display a map, turn-by-turn directions and traffic information on a car’s windshield. Even advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can be incorporated, including blind-spot detection warnings. Some systems include tire pressure, oil level and incoming phone call notification, and are integrated with adaptive cruise control to notify drivers when they’re too close to the vehicle in front of them. Eventually, the IHS notes that HUD systems may occupy the entire windshield to present an “augmented reality” view to the driver. Advanced features such as pedestrian warning, blind-spot detection or night vision might eventually span the breadth of the windshield.

Head-up display, BMW M6 Coupe.

For $1,300 you can have a head-up display in your M6.

 

Auto Trends recently had access to a BMW M6 Coupe, a $123,000 model that offered HUD, but as a $1,300 included option. BMW’s HUD display provides local speed limit information and marries that to the vehicle’s speed. An advanced function can also be accessed, one that shows tachometer and gear position information.

GMC Denali HUD

GM has been touting its own head-up display technology, including what is offered in the GMC Acadia Denali. The Denali HUD arrangement includes vehicle speed, tachometer, turn signal gauges and radio information. Drivers can customize the Denali’s HUD or turn it off.

GM is also working on an advanced head-up display system, much like the futuristic systems that IHS envisions. A future HUD system might gather data from vehicle sensors and cameras, and “project images generated by compact ultra violet lasers directly onto the entire surface of the windshield.” The technology might also help drivers stay on course when thick fog is present by outlining the edge of the road.

Industry Suppliers and Models

Ford Fusion head-up display.Among the top suppliers of head-up display technology are Johnson Control, Continental, Delphi, Denso and Nippon Seiki. Various HUD displays are available today including in the Lexus RX350, the Audi A7 Sportback, Ford Fusion, Cadillac ATS and the BMW 7-Series. Not all manufacturers have jumped in, but HUD units may soon become an important purchase consideration for consumers especially as prices begin to fall.


Further Reading

Apple’s In-Car iOS7 Foray Is Fraught With Peril

5 Tips for Driving at Night


Head-up photo courtesy of General Motors.

Filed Under: Engineering & Technology Tagged With: BMW M6 COUPE, CADILLAC ATS, Ford Fusion, GMC ACADIA DENALI, HEAD-UP DISPLAY, IHS, Lexus, Technology

The Future of Automotive Awesomeness

February 4, 2013 by Andrew Tipp Leave a Comment

What mind-blowing tech will we be using in five years?

Motoring technology has never stood still. Manufacturers have constantly pushed boundaries, from engines and chassis to the nuts and bolts of the assembly plants. Every manufacturer wants their new model to be faster, safer, more desirable.

This has always been true in the past, and will always be true of the future. But, what will be the most ingenious inventions in vehicles over the next few years? What innovative improvements will change the way we think about driving? And, will road users used to standard car or bike insurance soon need some kind of futuristic policy?

Here’s some of the top tech that could be rolling off the production line within the next five years…

Self-Driving Cars: ETA 2015

Google Driverless CarAutonomous cars will be a serious game-changer. And they’re definitely coming. Google’s self-driver is already on Nevada’s public highways, and both Toyota and Audi are developing autonomous prototypes.

These cars use GPS, radar, 3D cameras and even laser range-finding technology to map out the road environment and safely navigate their way to a location.

Self-driving cars could revolutionise the way we drive. They could make driving safer by cutting road fatalities. They could increase our quality of life by lowering stress and freeing up time. They could benefit the economy by reducing congestion and increasing productivity.

Head-Up Display: ETA 2014

Head-up displays (HUDs) will be familiar to online gamers and gamblers. HUDs overlay information about your environment in your main line of sight. For gamers this means viewing the items collected in the game. For gamblers it means ‘reading’ your poker opponents by viewing data about their playing habits.

HUDs could give drivers all the information they could ever need – all without needing to take their eyes off the road; information like maps, speed, fuel, in-car entertainment, traffic updates, general news alerts and social networking interactions.

HUDs mean more information. And more information inevitably means more distractions. But, the prospect of having increased knowledge about your environment also means being able to make more informed decisions, which will be pretty empowering.

Voice Recognition: ETA 2014

SiriApple’s voice recognition tool Siri hasn’t set the world alight. The aspirational ads show people asking it about the weather and social appointments. In reality, people just ask Siri bizarre questions to see if Silicon Valley programmers thought to include an answer.

So what will Siri do for driving? Well, you’ll be able to select music on your iPhone and set Sat Nav directions. But, with Siri’s reputation for accuracy you could end up in some strange places – geographically and musically. So will typical car voice recognition merely involve intense raging at an inanimate object?

Maybe not. Imagine multi-lingual tech providing real-time translations when you’re abroad. Imagine researching a destination on your way there. Imagine real-time searching and planning when you’re enroute to an event.

Voice recognition might just have a future. Who knows, perhaps one day an improved version of Siri will end up driving your car for you.

3D Dashboard: ETA 2016

The tech firm QNX has developed an autostereoscopic (virtual) dashboard that will pop out in front of the driver and display gauges and maps in 3D. Cleverly, the system tracks the movements of your eyes, displaying separate information for each eye and repositioning the image depending on where you’re looking.

But, will the 3D dashboard be truly immersive and add value to the driving experience? Or, will it be like the motoring equivalent of paying over the odds to sit through a two-hour film in 3D – the initial euphoria of something new and exciting gradually fading and being replaced with a headache (and someone waggling a sword in your face)?

3D dashboards could actually be a useful addition to the collection of current car tech. For a start, there’s no annoying glasses making everything darker. Also, there’s an obvious benefit to a three-dimensional route map stretching out in front of you.

Smart Tiredness Detectors: ETA 2014

Plessey SemiconductorsThe UK electronics firm Plessey Semiconductors has developed a sensor system that can determine the very first signs of fatigue by wirelessly monitoring respiration and heart rate. How is this done? By making use of seven sensors embedded into the car seat, engineered to measure the little electrical signals that your body produces (even through your clothes). If the system registers that your heart rate is slowing, it’ll set off a concerned-sounding alarm to remind you to pull over and rest.

Plessey Semiconductors builds on existing tech from Volkswagen and Hyundai, who already offer tiredness detector systems that measure driving actions that could indicate drowsiness, such as certain patterns or trends of brake and steering use. So the new models are rather cleverly looking at the same metrics, but looking at what your body rather than what your body does.

It’s hard to imagine many downsides to this one. Unless the sensors respond to tiredness by shocking you with electric volts.

Author Information

Andrew Tipp is a writer, blogger and editor. He has previously written about motor racing, vintage vehicles and road safety. Andy is a fan of tech, gadgets and Formula 1, and when he grows up – he’s 29 – he plans to drive for McLaren.


Photos courtesy of Google, Apple and Plessey.

Filed Under: Engineering & Technology Tagged With: 3D dashboard, HEAD-UP DISPLAY, Plessey Semiconductors, SELF-DRIVING CARS, SIRI, tiredness detector

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