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Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:17 am
Thanks all for providing such useful Rogue reading.
Just got a Phantom White SL w/Premium. Mileage is running between 33 and 34 mpg for 70/30 hwy/city on Yoko Avid tires for the first couple of tankfuls.
I realize that MPG figure is high, but we're not hypermiling at all. Just driving by focusing ahead. Staying at or above speed limits (65-70) on interstate. using regular fuel, altitude is around 5,600 MSL. Relying on auto mode in CVT, except for when in the twisties or hills. We usually do much better on MPG than EPA numbers. No tricks. Just pay attention and the Rogue should be one of the better MPG crossovers, especially as you actually have seven speeds in the gearbox (or should that be pulleybox).
One thing to watch for that's mentioned by some Rogue owners: the nozzle pressure shutoff valve at some stations may trigger early on the Rogue. This will provide misleading MPG data, of course.
Re the tires The original Continental 4x4 Contacts have hardly any tread depth and are very loud. For example, I measured tires on four Rogues at dealership, all Conti 4x4 Contacts and the deepest tread was 7/32!! Ours were 6 at delivery of 19 miles on the ODO. Avids started at 16/32. So, if ou want decent wear life, trade out of the Contis, IMO. And if you get a good trade, the new skins will pay for themselves, provided they wear decently. the ride in the Avids is much better. based on tread configuration, I'd guess that light snow traction will be better, too.
Lindbyr,
IMO, the Rogue provides a good combination of benefits and tradeoffs for a small utility ride. However, depending on how rugged your utility needs are for the interior, there's a lot of cloth in there in places where cargo will get to. For ranch work, we liked our old RAV4 since it was mostly easily cleaned plastic in the cargo areas. Didn't like the RAVs comfort quotient, but it does offer advantages in speed and power for light trailering, all for about the same operating economy. However, it is pricier to buy and nowhere as much fun to drive as the Rogue.
IMO, the Rogue is a good choice for cost-effective small utility, if a truck isn't really required.
Fleur
Good to se another muso up here! we do the schlepp thing a lot, too. Like how i can get all my keyboards, amps, stands, etc, etc, in the R.
Modified by roguetoad at 9:34 AM 6/11/2008