2015 Nissan Rogue Adds Standard Eco Mode

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Following a strong debut for the next-gen 2014 model, the 2015 Nissan Rogue will enter the new selling season with a trio of adjustments designed to fine-tune its winning package of benefits.

First off, an "Eco" driving mode will be standard across the 2015 Nissan Rogue roster, and while it doesn't affect the vehicle's EPA ratings, it does allow drivers to optimize key vehicle systems for maximum fuel economy. Also, as an FYI, those EPA grades include a best-in-class 33 mpg highway to go with marks of 26 mpg city/28 mpg combined. (That's for front-wheel drive models with a standard Xtronic continuously variable transmission and 2.5-liter, 170-hp four-cylinder engine; all-wheel-drive models of the 2015 Nissan Rogue are rated at 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway/28 mpg combined.)

Then, the premium package for the mid-grade 2015 Nissan Rogue SV adds heated cloth front seats to a bundle that already boasted:

• Nissan navigation with 7-inch touchscreen
• Voice recognition for audio and nav functionality
• Around View Monitor
• Power liftgate
• Heated outside mirrors
• High-tech driver-assistance measures like blind-spot warning, moving object detection and lane-departure warning

Finally, there’s a new exterior color—Arctic Blue Metallic—for the 2015 Nissan Rogue range.

The 2015 Nissan Rogue also will continue to distinguish itself from the rest of the segment by offering a third row of seating in the form of a 50/50 split-folding bench. Combined with a standard "Divide-N-Hide" cargo-management system and "EZ Flex" second row, the result is a particularly versatile cabin that can hold up to seven occupants.

As far as pricing goes, the 2015 Nissan Rogue S starts at $22,790, which is the same entry point as during the 2014 model year, with MSRPs also unchanged for the 2015 Nissan Rogue SV ($24,490) and the premium 2015 Nissan Rogue SL ($28,280).