Nissan?s compact crossover SUV,the Rogue is a 5-seater that?s offered with front- or all-wheel drive. It shares a platform with the Nissan Sentra,but looks and performs more like the Nissan Murano. Its main competitors include the Volkswagen Tiguan,Ford Escape,and the Mazda Tribute. A new trim level has been added for the 2010 model year.

Three trim levels are available on the 2010 Nissan Rogue: S,S Krom Edition,and SL. Standard on the Rogue S are 16-inch steel wheels,cruise control,air conditioning,4-speaker sound system,and keyless entry. The Value option package adds a rear spoiler,chrome grille,and a backup camera,plus alloy wheels. The Rogue Krom Edition steps up to 17-inch alloy wheels,adds some of the Value options as standard,upgrades the grille and front fascia,and adds audio controls to the steering wheel. The Rogue SL adds roof rails,trip computer,fold-down front passenger seat,and other enhancements. The SL also offers several option packages,which can include leather upholstery,upgraded sound system,keyless ignition,Xenon headlights,and more. A sunroof is also optional.

The sole engine offered in the 2010 Nissan Rogue is a 170-horsepower,2.5-liter 4-cylinder model that delivers 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive,according to the EPA. A continuously variable transmission is standard.

Standard safety features on the 2010 Nissan Rogue include anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist,stability control,traction control,active front head restraints,front side air bags,and side curtain airbags. In government crash tests,the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Rogue 5 out of 5 stars for driver protection and 4 stars for front passenger protection in front-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Rogue the highest-possible ?Good? ratings in its front- and side-impact crash tests.

Starting MSRPs for the 2010 Nissan Rogue ranged from $20,460 to $25,310.