(Posted on Dec 19, 2018 at 02:50PM by Michelle Bogle)
Seattle, the future is looking bright for the 2019 Rogue! As Nissan's top-selling nameplate in both 2017 and 2018, the crossover SUV is once again aiming to achieve chart-topping success for the coming year. And it won’t have to exert itself – the Rogue is already rolling in the accolades! Just last week, Motor Illustrated named the vehicle on its Top 15 SUVs for 2019 list, hailing the Rogue for its new safety and driver assist inclusions.
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For 2019, the Rogue adds expanded ProPILOT Assist availability to its line-up, which is now standard on the top-of-the-line SL grade and optionally available on the SV. This system is intended to ease driver workload by reducing the amount of acceleration, steering and braking input required under certain conditions. It is also designed to be more intuitive and user-friendly compared to other driver-assist technologies while helping to lessen fatigue behind the wheel and create a more confident driving experience.Â
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Standard on all 2019 Rogue models, as well, is Nissan’s new Rear Door Alert, which reminds drivers of important belongings and passengers that may be forgotten in the rear seat by using a series of distinctive honks. This feature was originally developed by a pair of Nissan engineers and mothers and is being credited as a great tool in preventing heat-related accidents with children and pets.Â
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Both ProPILOT Assist and Rear Door Alert complement the Rogue’s Safety Shield technologies, which are standard across trims. They include Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Lane Intervention, along with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and radar-based Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Rear Automatic Braking is also standard on SV and SL grades.
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For its safety and driver assist features alone, it’s no wonder why the 2019 Rogue is so popular with consumer and automotive journalists alike! To learn more about this crossover SUV and its standard and optional inclusions, contact Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, for your test drive today.