You’ve got a new job that you’re excited about, but there’s just one thing: the commute is a beast. Or maybe you have decided to finally move to the suburbs while keeping your city office. Either way, you find yourself on the road a lot, with nobody to keep you company but yourself. When you’ve got a long commute, your car becomes like your second home, and it’s critical that it’s comfortable, functional, and meets all of your needs while you’re on the road. If you’re in the market for a car that fits that description, it’s time to visit your nearest Nissan Rogue dealer.
The Nissan Rogue has gained quite a reputation for offering one of the most pleasant driver experiences. You’ll never feel truly alone in the Rogue, thanks to the many handy and intuitive features that help you get where you’re going and stay connected to your loved ones on the way. If you face a long and lonely commute every day, test drive a Nissan Rogue and see why it might be your best companion on the road. No detail was overlooked, from connectivity and storage to surprising luxury features. Who knows––you might even learn to love your commute when you can drive a Nissan Rogue.
#1 – Intelligent Cruise Control
Travelling long stretches of the highway can cause fatigue, especially when you don’t have anyone to keep you company and help you stay alert. But with the Rogue’s Intelligent Cruise Control, you can specify the distance you’d like to keep between yourself and other drivers on the road. The system will sense when you’re getting too close to other vehicles and automatically adjust your speed to maintain your desired distance.
The Nissan Rogue takes driver-assist features even further with its ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link. This intelligent system communicates with the car’s cameras, and when they capture a speed limit sign, it automatically adjusts the car’s speed to match. It even uses 3D mapping to assess upcoming curves and adjust acceleration accordingly.
When you don’t have a second set of eyes in the passenger seat, the Nissan Rogue’s Intelligent Cruise Control and ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link have you covered. The Rogue also has a lane departure system that knows when you’re drifting out of your lane and gently steers you back into it.
#2 – Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, the Nissan Rogue lets you connect to all of your favourite smartphone apps right on its standard 20 cm touchscreen. So you can access your podcasts, music, news, navigation, and more with a few simple swipes. Thanks to Siri voice control, you can easily make calls or listen to messages without touching a button. If you like to use your commute to call friends and family to catch up, this function makes it easy to do so while keeping your hands on the wheel. Plus, you can ask Siri questions like how the traffic looks up ahead or what kind of weather you can expect.
#3 – Advanced Navigation Options
If you commute solo, you don’t have a co-pilot to read you a map or tell you what your phone’s GPS says the next turn is. Luckily, you can easily load up your favourite smartphone navigation system like Google Maps or Waze onto your touchscreen. The Rogue also offers built-in navigation that you can access at any time. So you can get directions, how you like them.
The real star here is Nissan’s Door to Door navigation system. Just pull up directions in your NissanConnect app, and it will seamlessly transfer these to your vehicle––no need to re-type your destination. If you have to park far from your final destination, the NissanConnect app on your phone will display directions to get you the rest of the way on foot.
#4 – Impressive Fuel Economy
With an impressive fuel economy of as much as 7.2 L/100km combined, the Nissan Rogue can go for kilometres and kilometres before you have to pull over for gas. This fuel economy is achieved by pairing Nissan’s Xtronic transmission with a new class-exclusive VC-Turbo engine. This incredible efficiency makes the Rogue an excellent car for the commuter who doesn’t want to spend an arm and a leg on fuel. Plus, it means less time standing around at the pump when all you want to do is get home to your family or make that meeting on time.
#5 – Motion Activated Liftgate
If you have to load up all sorts of documents, equipment, or other items for work, it can be tough when you don’t have an extra set of hands available. Luckily, the Nissan Rogue has a motion-activated liftgate. So with no more than a swift motion with your foot beneath the rear bumper, the trunk will automatically open. This means you don’t have to put your items down to open the trunk by hand.
#6 – Driver Memory Features
The Nissan Rogue has a memory system that remembers how you like your seat and side mirrors set. It will adjust the seat and mirrors to your preset positions before you even get in the car, so you can waste less time getting things just right before driving off. It’s especially handy if you have to give your vehicle to valets, who might adjust these settings without your knowledge.
#7 – Smart Storage
In addition to a large trunk and a handy organizer that can be configured in many ways, the Nissan Rogue has tons of convenient compartments in the front seat area. These are ideal for stashing essentials that you always need nearby, like a bottle of water, sunglasses, or a snack. When you drive solo, you can’t ask backseat passengers to grab these for you, so being able to store them close by is a big perk. For those times you need to store valuables, the Nissan Divide-N-Hide feature comes in handy. This is a versatile and customizable storage area that allows for over or under-floor storage.
#8 – Premium Audio System
If there’s one thing that makes a long drive more enjoyable, it’s playing some great tunes or maybe an audiobook. You can enjoy those to the fullest in the Nissan Rogue, thanks to a premium 10-speaker audio system from Bose. The speakers are strategically placed around the car for a surround-sound experience, so you’ll catch every word of that podcast or your favourite song.
#9 – Heating Where It Counts
You’ll enjoy the standard heated front seats in the Nissan Rogue, a welcome perk when you’re getting in the car to escape a cold winter’s day. The standard heated steering wheel will also come in handy, keeping your hands from getting too stiff from the cold, leaving them nimble and ready to navigate the road. Opt for a higher trim, and even your rear seat passengers will be able to enjoy heated seats of their own.
#10 – Gorgeous Upholstery
Even if you aren’t showing it off to anybody, you can enjoy the attractive semi-aniline upholstery in the Rogue. This supple, pebbled leather is comfortable, easy to clean, and looks stunning. It’s one feature that makes this car feel like your living room on the road––because there’s no reason you shouldn’t sit in a gorgeous environment while making your way home.
#11 – Easy Flip Down Seats
When you need to flip down the rear seats for extra storage space, you can do so by simply pushing a lever. You won’t need to assert any muscle to put these down, so you can quickly load up your car and get on with your day. This is another great feature for solo commuters because you don’t always have someone to hold your stuff while you deal with a bulky and stiff seat. Just push one button, and down it will go.
#12- Enjoy the View
A beautiful dual-panel panoramic moonroof gives you a nice view of your surroundings, which can be a joy when you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic late at night. When you can see the starry night sky, suddenly a long commute isn’t so bad. And when you do have passengers, they’ll love taking in the sights from the backseat.
