I’d assume {that a} main purpose somebody buys a 2021 Nissan Rogue relatively than a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester or Toyota RAV4 is due to its appears to be like. The brand new Rogue, like its predecessor truly, is sort of the good-looking factor. It is properly proportioned with a face that is distinctively daring with out being overwrought. It does not scream “performance!” just like the relatively mumsy CR-V or the sensible-shoes Forester.
Normally, such an emphasis on model would end in a discount of area and flexibility. Style and performance are sometimes at odds with one another. But, the Rogue bucks that development. Although it isn’t fairly as spacious or versatile as its fellow high sellers, it is nonetheless awfully massive for one thing deemed a “compact” SUV. There’s ample leg- and headroom within the again seat, and since this can be a baggage take a look at, a shocking quantity of cargo area. Actually, its 74.1 cubic-feet of most cargo capability trails solely the CR-V for sophistication greatest. House behind the raised again seat is not nearly as good because the CR-V and RAV4, nevertheless, with Nissan measuring it at 31.6 cubic-feet within the cargo space’s commonplace formation (just like the car we’ll be testing right here) and 36.5 cubic-feet with the progressive elective Divide-N-Conceal cargo ground. Let’s have a look at if that 31.6 cubic-feet is per the quantity of baggage you possibly can truly cram aboard.
Right here is the area you are coping with. The take a look at automotive didn’t include a cargo cowl, so I could not take a look at with and with out it.
As with each baggage take a look at, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that will must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
Every thing matches! Additionally, rear visibility is maintained regardless of holding the medium rollers upright. There’s additionally clearly sufficient room for one thing extra …
… Which might be a Graco Pack ‘N Play playpen. That is higher than most compact crossovers, although because the numbers recommend, not fairly nearly as good because the RAV4 or CR-V. You’ll be able to see these beneath.
I am guessing I’d’ve been capable of squeeze that blue bag into the Rogue, however the cooler positively wasn’t going. In order that’s mainly the distinction: half a 38-quart cooler. For most folk, massive deal.
Now, let’s dig into just a few different factors in regards to the Rogue’s cargo space.
First, that jug of water was put there by Nissan’s PR of us to reveal that these cargo cubbies have been enlarged to carry one thing prefer it in place. Considerate contact, each on the a part of the PR of us and the individuals who designed this useful characteristic. Nobody likes their groceries smashed by errant jugs and watermelons.
Second, as beforehand famous, this Rogue SV doesn’t have the Divide-N-Conceal cargo system that will increase capability by decreasing the ground, and bifurcating it so you possibly can stack the again half at the next place, thus making a extra versatile area. As this Rogue does not have that, the ground is increased and the one factor beneath it’s the spare tire.
Third, you will word the above cargo space image consists of an adjunct carpet that I eliminated whereas testing to make sure most quantity. Nevertheless, there appears to be a great purpose for it: the “carpet” that covers the ground is roofed in a really skinny, low-cost fur that was scraped up once I merely loaded and unloaded empty suitcases. That is not nice.
Additionally not nice is the quantity of again seat recline within the Rogue. It is so little you’d barely discover, and it definitely did not make a distinction when loading baggage.
Fifth, here’s what the cargo space appears to be like like with a Thule Spring stroller on board. It is one of many smaller strollers, however nonetheless, this is the image.
And eventually, must you not be capable to match the whole lot inside the Rogue, keep in mind that it has pretend roof rails.
