2014 Nissan Rogue

This new for 2014 Nissan Rogue model addresses the biggest complaint: lack of space. It seems Nissan took note of a criticism of its previous Rogue. The trunk is significantly larger, with 70 cubic feet behind the front seat, putting it right among the best. Versatility is improved, too, with a 40/20/40-split folding rear seat that reclines and slides fore and aft. There's also now the option to add third-row seating as part of the Family Package, and the additional seats fold into the trunk floor.

Nissan has softened the Rogue's handling with this all-new model, and it lacks the sharp agility that made its predecessor so appealing against its compact crossover rivals. The interior remains a cut above, though, with fine materials and build making for a smart driving environment. The Rogue is still a single-engine model, with the familiar 170-hp four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission driving either the front or all the wheels. Trim choices are S, SV, and SL, with a choice of option packages to bolster the already competitive levels of standard equipment.