POV Drives & Reviews

The Most Hated Small SUV? Nissan Rogue 2008–2013 POV Drive

The first-generation Rogue is regularly voted one of the least loved small SUVs of its era — the CVT drone, the cheap plastics, the sluggish response. But is the hate deserved?

We spent some time behind the wheel to give you an honest feel for it, warts and all. Spoiler: there's a reason these are cheap, and also a reason some owners swear by them.

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