(speculated) Future Redesigned Nissan Rogue Pics

[casperfun]

[philipa_240sx]

Looks like someone put the Pathfinder concept and the 2012 Murano in a blender. It's a very grainy picture, most likely a photochop. It's a start though...

Nissan announced a year ago that it will start production of the re-designed Rogue in the Smyrna, Tenn plant in 2013. This all but confirms that it will be a 2014 model, not a 2013.

I would still keep a close eye on the Qashqai in Europe. It's been a very popular vehicle, over 1 million of them have been built. Nissan has already committed to a new model and seeing as the current Qashqai is 6 years old, I would be expect to see something very soon.

[casperfun]

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[Rogue One]

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[MuranoDriver]

That one Casper posted looks pretty nice! Better than the current model for sure.

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[Roguemonster]

casperfun's image, for those not already aware, is Nissan's "Hi-Cross" concept, which they showed at the Geneva auto show this year.

Several automotive publications are speculating that the next Rogue will take its styling cues from this concept.

I would not be opposed to this.

[MuranoDriver]

That's where I saw it before! Thanks for the reminder Roguemonster!

[casperfun]

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[Honva]

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I hope this is not a real picture of the 2013 design. It is trending towards the more aggressive Murano look, losing the "cute" and smooth flow of the more mild stance of the current Rogue.

[Rob's Rogue]

Looks like the Rogue and the Juke had sex. If this is the progeny, I'll be driving something else!

[casperfun]

[casperfun]

[rayjgold]

This Car is hot. I thought I've be keeping my 2011 rogue for about 8 years, But I would definitely trade for this in black if it is the new rogue!

[kerrton]

I like the look of the redesign too, but I'd have to drive one to know if I really like it or not. I'm curious what the visiblity will be like, and of course the powertrain would be what interests me the most. Most likely the production vehicle that we see in North Amercia will look a little different, in particular that UFO looking dash and console will probably be replaced with something a little more "normal" looking. Also I'm curious if they've increased the dimensions at all, or if it will stay the same size as the current model. With all the models there isn't much room to increase the size before you bump into the Murano class so likely they'll stay very close to the same, perhaps the wheelbase will be extended a bit for stability but who knows.

I find it interesting this "Hi-Cross" concept had a 3rd row of seats crammed in back - you can see a pic of it above. For years the Rogue's european cousin has had a 3rd row too, I can't imaging squishing into that tiny seat unless I had my legs removed because there looks to be literally no foot and leg room. Most likely we won't see the 3rd row in NA but who knows, we might get a surprise.

Anyway it will be fun to see the new models when they start showing up late next year.....

[Roguemonster]

I personally feel the Hi-Cross design cues show more future Murano hints than Rogue. I think the Rogue will be far more conservative.

What perks my interest even more is seeing some of the technology (particularly the center cluster display) in the new Altima, and wondering what kind of stuff like that we'll see in the new Rogue.

[Rogue One]

I like the look of the redesign too, but I'd have to drive one to know if I really like it or not. I'm curious what the visiblity will be like, and of course the powertrain would be what interests me the most. Most likely the production vehicle that we see in North Amercia will look a little different, in particular that UFO looking dash and console will probably be replaced with something a little more "normal" looking. Also I'm curious if they've increased the dimensions at all, or if it will stay the same size as the current model. With all the models there isn't much room to increase the size before you bump into the Murano class so likely they'll stay very close to the same, perhaps the wheelbase will be extended a bit for stability but who knows.

I find it interesting this "Hi-Cross" concept had a 3rd row of seats crammed in back - you can see a pic of it above. For years the Rogue's european cousin has had a 3rd row too, I can't imaging squishing into that tiny seat unless I had my legs removed because there looks to be literally no foot and leg room. Most likely we won't see the 3rd row in NA but who knows, we might get a surprise.

Anyway it will be fun to see the new models when they start showing up late next year.....

Check out the details here: http://www.gizmag.com/nissan-hi-cross-c ... suv/21770/
"Nissan manages to stuff three benches and seven seats into the four-wheel drive crossover without turning it into a hulking, full-sized SUV. In fact, the concept's 183.5 x 72.8 x 65.7 in (L x W x H) (4,660 x 1,850 x 1670 mm) is actually well smaller than the Murano and closer in size to the Rogue."

"Another point of divergence is in the powertrain. Instead of your typical V-6, Nissan equips the Hi-Cross with a 2.0-liter direct injection gas engine and electric motor. The Hi-Cross relies on the gas engine as its main power source, and the electric motor to cut emissions and up fuel economy. Nissan says the powertrain gives the driver the power of a 2.5-liter engine with much better fuel economy and emission numbers."

Besides if it gets too close to Murano in size, they'll just make the Murano bigger. Toyota upsized several of it's SUV's, so Nissan would probably follow suit.