There’s only one word that I can think of to describe the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport: “Wow!” I recently had the honor, to drive the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport to South Padre Island, Texas, courtesy of the Nissan Motor Company.
The trip took place from October 5th, 2018 through October 7th, 2018. My starting destination was San Antonio, Texas and ended in South Padre Island, Texas, approximately 297 miles in length.
I also had the privilege of staying at the South Padre Island KOA Campground and all of this happened during South Padre Island’s 2018 Sandcastle Days.
From the Highway to the Beach
The Nissan Rogue Sport drives like a sports car. It’s smooth, sleek, and it picks up speed really fast on the highway. The stylish Rogue is roomy and spacious, comfortable to handle, great on fuel mileage, has outstanding cargo capacity, and array of standard safety & tech features.
Specifications
Basic warranty- bumper-to-bumper 36,000 miles or 36 months, whichever comes first
Body Style- SUV/Crossover vehicle
Brakes- 4-wheel Disc anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Class- Compact Utility vehicle
Drivetrain- all-wheel drive (AWD)
Engine- 2.0-liter Inline-four (I-4) engine
Fuel Tank Capacity- 14.5 gallons
Gas- regular unleaded
Horsepower- 141 horsepower @ 6,000 revolutions per minute (RPM)
Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)- starting at $22,990, according to Cars.com.
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)- an estimated 24 in the city and 30 on the highway
Seating- seats up to 5 comfortably
Top Speed- 112 miles per hour (MPH)
Transmission- 2-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Wheels- 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Safety
6 airbags
Airbag occupancy sensor
Automatic headlights
Back-up camera
Child safety rear door locks
Daytime running lights
Electronic stability control
Engine immobilizer
Fog lamps
Integrated turn signal mirrors
Lane-departure warning
Pedestrian detection
Rear window defogger
Security system
Tire pressure monitor
Traction control
Comfort and Convenience
Adjustable steering wheel
Audio- AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 player, satellite radio & 6 speakers
Auto climate control air conditioning
Cruise control
Driver & passenger door bins
Front & rear cupholders
Heated steering wheel
Navigation system with voice activation
Power door locks, mirrors, steering, & windows
Real-time weather display
Remote engine start, keyless entry, & trunk release
Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
Exterior Color Options
Brilliant Silver
Caspian Blue
Glacier White
Gun Metallic
Magnetic Black
Palatial Ruby
Pearl White
Accolades
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport was awarded the Best Buy Award from Consumer Guide Automotive.
Ratings
Cars.com gave the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport a rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Kelley Blue Book gave the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport a rating of 8.9 out of 10.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport a safety rating of 4 out of 5.
About Nissan
The Nissan Motor Company was founded in 1933 in Japan, with its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. Nissan arrived in the United States in 1958, with its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. In 2017, the Nissan Motor Company sold 5.77 million vehicles globally and generated a revenue of approximately $106.1 billion.
About South Padre Island
South Padre Island, Texas is a resort town that is situated in Cameron County. South Padre Island is also a barrier island that is located within the resort town and can only be accessed via the 2.5-mile Queen Isabella Causeway. It is located about 5 miles from Port Isabel, 10.5 miles from Laguna Vista and 18.3 miles from Bayview.
About Sandcastle Days
Sandcastle Days was founded in 1987 by expert sand sculptors (and South Padre Island residents), Lucinda Wierenga (Sandy Feet) and Walter McDonald (Amazin’ Walter). Fans, spectators and visitors spend 3 days watching sand sculptors create amazing sand art.
About South Padre Island KOA Campground
The South Padre Island KOA Campground features an array of RV sites, tent sites, fully-furnished cabins and condo vacation rentals. It is conveniently located just across the street from Schlitterbahn Waterpark. The campground was awarded the 2018 Award of Excellence from TripAdvisor.
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