Rogue “Best-in-Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV"

[Rogue One]

Nissan Rogue “Best-in-Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV” in AutoPacific 2014 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

National survey recognizes all-new 2014 model for exterior styling, reliability, handling, safety features

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proud Nissan Rogue owners are letting their voice be heard with the recent naming of the all-new 2014 model as “Best-In-Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV” in AutoPacific’s 18th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), an industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle.

Created to identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market, AutoPacific’s 2014 VSA are based on the feedback of more than 92,000 new vehicle owners, whose satisfaction is objectively measured with 50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to fuel economy and performance. In the national survey, 2014 Rogue owners identified exterior styling, reliability, handling and feeling safe while driving as the Rogue’s “top satisfying attributes.”

“With its combination of high style, best-in-class highway fuel economy*, top safety features, innovative technology and much more, the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue was created to satisfy anyone considering a vehicle in this rapidly growing segment,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “Given that this AutoPacific award stems directly from vehicle owners, it’s an honor to know owners share our passion for the 2014 Rogue, and we’re thrilled to receive this recognition.”

The Rogue, which was completely redesigned for the 2014 model year, challenges convention once again with bold emotive styling, a premium interior created with comfort in mind, as well as an array of available affordable technologies. Rogue offers optional 3-row/7-passenger seating, along with exceptional passenger and cargo flexibility with its innovative EZ Flex™ seating System and innovative Divide-N-Hide™ Cargo System. Every 2014 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a responsive 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched with an advanced Xtronic transmission. Rogue comes in three well-equipped models, S, SV and SL, each in a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

To view the complete 2014 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, please visit http://www.autopacific.com/vehicle-satisfaction-awards.

[zakmartin]

AutoPacific is a joke.

Honestly, if it isn't JD Power, Motor Trend, Car & Driver, Consumer Reports or Ward's, then it's just another generic award. Honestly, the Rogue ranks above average, does well in the segment and owners are generally happy with them. Getting an award from AutoPacific is like getting a gold star on a third grade spelling test.

The Truth About Cars did an article about AutoPacific. They said, "As far as I or anyone I asked regarding the subject can tell, AutoPacific is kind of a knock-off JD Power. Like JD Power, AutoPacific surveys people who have nothing better to do than fill out a survey. Like JD Power, AutoPacific uses these surveys to generate a bunch of highly questionable awards which are then sold to the highest bidder shared with the world as a whole through a series of soul-crushing press releases."

Hate to burst anyone's bubble, but the devil's always in the details.

[Rogue One]

Bursting bubbles by suggesting CR is preferable? Hardly. But thanks for the input.