Pricing announced for Nissan’s new trendy crossover, the Rogue. Starting at $20,340 for the basic front wheel drive version, it is powered by a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a CVT gearbox. It also does 22 mpg City/27 mpg Highway for 2-wheel drive models and 21 mpg City/26 mpg Highway for all-wheel drive models. In essence, the Rogue is like discount version of the Nissan Murano!

MSRP for all variants of 2010 Nissan Rogue:

• Rogue S FWD – $20,340 USD
• Rogue SL FWD – $21,930 USD
• Rogue S AWD – $21,540 USD
• Rogue SL AWD – $23,130 USD

The 2010 Rogue S models are available with a new special feature, the 360° Value Package. The new 360° Value Package includes 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, privacy glass, integrated rearview mirror rearview monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear spoiler and chrome grille. The 360° Value Package price is $1,040. The 2010 Rogue SL models include standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Inside the 2010 Nissan Rogue, the cockpit is driver-oriented with available leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated seats and 6-way power driver’s seat. Utility is enhanced by numerous convenient storage, technology and ultra-functionality features, including an oversized glove compartment, a large center console, an innovative available rear cargo organizer, Nissan Intelligent Key™, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and a powerful Bose®–developed audio system with Nd® Richbass® woofer and MP3 playback.

The 2010 Rogue also offers a long list of standard safety features, including front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for improved front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.