Nissan’s 2013 Rogue SUV provides ample interior room and seating for five, with reasonable technology available on the highest trim level. With a minimal price spread between an entry-level model and fully loaded, consider the latter.
Key Points
- The 2013 Nissan Rogues is split between two trims, S and SV, with two optional packages available, Special Edition, and SL. Pricing ranges from $9,500 on an S, to $11,100 on an SV with the SL package.
- Nissan’s 2013 Rogue comes with the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine in either front-wheel-drive or AWD configuration no matter the trim.
- The S is as basic as it gets, with cloth interior 16-inch wheels, and a four-speaker audio system. Upgrade the S with the Special Edition package for upgrades all around.
- Rogue’s SV trim adds amenities like larger wheels, a color display, and a power driver’s seat. Opt for the luxurious SL for heated leather seats, Bose audio, a moonroof, and more.
- Only the Rogue SV with the SL package adds Nissan’s Around View Monitor, which displays a birds-eye view of the vehicle on the center screen for easier maneuvering in tight spaces.
2013 Rogue S is Basic but Can be Found with Better Technology when Upgraded with the Special Edition Package
No matter the trim, all 2013 Nissan Rogues are equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and are backed by a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This 2.5-liter produces 170 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque and gives the Rogue an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 22 city and 26 highway. No other engine options are available. Additionally, all Rogue trim levels could be equipped in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configuration. Regardless, towing capacity is limited to 1,500 pounds.
The 2013 Nissan Rogue comes in two primary trims, S and SV, with three additional add-on packages, the Special Edition (S), Premium Edition (SV), and SL (SV). The base-model S trim, being the most sparsely equipped of the line, sports 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, and a standard AM/FM/CD stereo with an auxiliary input.
When upgraded with the Special Edition package, the Rogue S is given 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, Nissan’s RearView monitor, as well as an upgraded stereo system with six speakers and a 4.3-inch color display. Along with the stereo system comes a USB connection port, SiriusXM satellite radio, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. The Special Edition is also the package that introduces Bluetooth to the 2013 Rogue for hands-free calling, as it’s not available on the standard S.
On both the S and Special Edition trim levels, you will find either a gray or black mesh style cloth interior.
2013 Rogue SV Offers the Most Luxuries, Especially Sporting the Optional SL Package with Moonroof and Heated Leather Seats
The SV trim includes much of the equipment found on the S, as well as larger 17-inch wheels, a color display audio system, as well as a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Other notable additions to the SV package are an upgraded keyless entry system and silver accented roof rails. You won’t find a leather interior in the base Rogue SV, rather gray or black premium cloth upholstery.
Opt for the Premium Edition package to add Nissan subscription Navigation, a Bose audio seven-speaker system with subwoofer, a sliding power moonroof, automatic temperature control, and fog lights.
When equipped with the SL package (not available with Premium Edition), enjoy larger 18-inch wheels, automatic headlights, an upgraded stereo system with Bose speakers, and a five-inch touch-screen display. The SL bundle is also your only means to getting Nissan’s Around View Monitor system, which uses cameras mounted around the vehicle to display a birds-eye view of your surroundings.
Other notable additions to the highest-level trim are a power sliding moonroof and a leather interior, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated front seats. The leather interior only seen on the SL package was offered in gray or black with red accents.
The 2013 Rogue can Still be a Practical Purchase, but that Doesn’t Mean there aren’t Better Options Out there
Kelley Blue Book puts a Fair Purchase Price of about $9,500 on the S trim, and $11,100 on the SV when equipped with the SL package. With its minor price gap, the SV trim with the SL package looks to be the better buy for just $1,600. While the Nissan Rogue does have its shortcomings, it can still be a practical car at a relatively low price. Otherwise, if you should want a similar-sized SUV with a more competitive gas mileage rating in a similar price range, you may want to look for a Ford Escape of the same year.
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