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2015 Nissan Rogue SUV SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
After 17 months I still loved it, but traded it in
 I bought this 2015 Nissan Rogue SV brand new, with the CVT and optional SV package almost seven months ago. I don't drive much, so there are only about 3500 miles on the odometer. The Rogue, equipped properly, is a bit overpriced in my opinion. I think the Subaru Forester is a better value, and perhaps a better choice.I'm genuinely torn between absolutely loving this SUV and being very disappointed, but only because my gas mileage is mysteriously terrible. Most of this review will be about that issue.I live in a suburban area, rarely have passengers or cargo in the back, and do virtually zero highway driving. I have been driving for decades, and have a very light foot...so much so that a relative insists I drive like an old man. I NEVER accelerate or brake quickly, unless forced to. My average trip is about 12 miles without stopping. I use cruise as often as possible, even though I'm aware most people use it only on the highway. I use it all the time. Ninety percent of the time I drive on roads whose speed limit is either 35 or 40 mph, and typically exceed the limit by four mph. I avoid rush hour and stop and go traffic assiduously. In short, I drive EXTREMELY carefully, with only safety being a higher priority than gas mileage. I know how to drive for maximum gas mileage and do so every time I drive whatever it is I happen to be driving--except for my high performance vehicles, whose gas consumption is not a concern.Until my most recent gas fill-up, I was averaging about 25 mpg with the Rogue, combined driving, which for me means 95+% careful suburban driving, as described above. On the few occasions when I've gone on a trip, my gas mileage was approximately 26.5 mpg, averaging a steady 60 mph, no stops till the destination, with two passengers and minimal cargo. I've discovered that the best gas mileage seems to be on rare occasions, and only when I'm averaging about 48 mph. It does not always happen, but sometimes the computer indicates 35+ mpg in these rare instances. Of course, the computer is always 1.3-17 mpg too optimistic when compared to the actual measured gas mileage.My most recent fillup netted only 20.78 mpg, which is truly dismal for this car, based on my driving characteristics. Granted the miles put on this tankful were during colder temperatures...but not that much colder. The car runs great, always starts right up, with no driveability issues, except the droning CVT/engine, which is annoying but tolerable. The gas mileage may possibly improve as the car further breaks in, but based on my experience with many new cars I strongly doubt it.Other than the inexplicably poor gas mileage I love this vehicle. It's very comfortable, getting in/out is easy, the 360 degree and sky view camera has spoiled me to such an extent that I don't think I would be happy without it in the future. The ride and handling are very good in my opinion. There's plenty of storage area in the back and it's just a pleasant SUV to drive.But based on principle alone, if my mileage does not improve soon, I will trade the Rogue in, realizing full well that I will take a beating on depreciation and regardless of how much less fuel the other car will use, I will almost certainly not keep it long enough to make up for the depreciation. As I said, it's the principle.In summary, I love everything about the vehicle except the gas mileage and loud engine/CVT noise when accelerating.Well, I've had the car now for almost 13 months, and I've learned to like everything about it, except for, as before, the gas consumption. I realize the real world gas mileage is reported as being around 24 mpg, but it should be more like 26 mpg. I'm now getting about 23, but that's almost all suburban driving, with no real city and no highway miles. The engine is still noisy, but all things considered it's a great small SUV, which I would recommend. I've raised my rating to five stars, even with its imperfections.UPDATE, 12/21/16I received an automated e-mail from Edmunds today asking me to update my review, so after owning the car for about 17 months and trading it in just a few days ago, here's my update.Everything in my original review still applies. The poor gas mileage has been annoying. In the cold winter months, with normal suburban driving with no or very little highway mileage, I average only about 21 mpg. And that is with a light foot. I realized the EPA overall gas mileage is 24 (I believe) when I bought the car, but I normally get better than EPA overall gas mileage. There were a few minor problems with the car. The blind spot monitor is useless on rainy days, because it constantly flashes false positive warnings. The driver's sun visor would not stay put in the down position, and this was evident on the first day. And it got worse and worse. The CVT makes the engine roar and strain.I just traded it in on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which frankly is a much better vehicle, but a bit more expensive.