2009 Nissan Rogue Awards, Reviews, Safety Rating

[1] For more information, see www.iihs.org

[2] 2008 AutoPacific, Inc., Vehicle Satisfaction Award.

[3] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side air bags.

[4] Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, March 2008.

[5] Nissan Rogue named one of the Best Family Cars 2008 by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com.

Awards & Reviews

Rogue receives a 2008 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award [1]

To receive an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn the highest possible rating (“Good”) in each of the front, side, and rear impact tests performed by the IIHS. The front impact test is a 40 mph offset crash into a deformable barrier. During the side impact test, the vehicle is struck by a barrier that represents an average-sized SUV moving at 31 mph. The rear impact test simulates a stationary vehicle being struck in the rear at 20 mph. In addition to test performance, the vehicle must also be equipped with head protection air bags and have available electronic stability control.

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Nissan Rogue Wins AutoPacific® 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Compact Crossover SUV

Rogue won the AutoPacific 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award in the hotly contested Compact Crossover SUV segment. The AutoPacific survey found that Rogue scored highest with owners in Reliability/Dependability followed by Fuel Economy/Gas Mileage, Safety Features, Exterior Styling and being Fun to Drive. [2]

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2008 Rogue Received Highest Side-Impact Safety Rating

Rogue has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) highest rating – 5 stars – for side-impact crash safety. [3]

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Rogue awarded Best New Small Crossover by Kiplinger's

In March 2008, Kiplinger's Personal Finance chose the Nissan Rogue as Best New Small Crossover, calling the Rogue “sportier and less expensive” than competitors Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. [4]

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2008 Rogue Wins MotorWeek’s “Driver’s Choice Award for Best Small Utility”

The annual MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards are unique for their consumer focus and represent the definitive list of best automotive picks for a range of lifestyles. The judges said Rogue “...delivers a strong balance of practicality, front or all-wheel drive performance, style, and affordability. Plus, this sharp little crossover is fun to drive, can carry plenty of stuff, and won't beat you up at the gas pump.” It’s easy to see why MotorWeek named Rogue a winner.

2008 Rogue Receives Parents Magazine’s “Best Family Cars for 2008” Award

Parents Magazine teamed up with Edmunds.com to select the safest and most family-friendly cars for 2008. In naming Rogue one of its “Best Family Cars for 2008,” the magazine found, “The brand-new Rogue has two irresistible qualities: a sleek, modern design and a very modest sticker price. And the advanced transmission makes for a quiet ride and quick acceleration, so it’s a blast to drive.” [5] Certainly, any parent’s dream.

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