cars news 10: Refreshing or Revolting: 2017 Nissan Rogue

The automaker has given the 2017 Nissan Rogue a mid-cycle refresh. Other changes to the second-generation Rogue, which debuted in 2014, include a new hybrid model and more active safety features detailed in our First Look. Below is an examination of the styling changes Nissan made to its popular compact crossover.

The most noticeable changes are up front where the 2017 Nissan Rogue gains a new mug with a bolder version of Nissan’s signature “V-Motion” grille with a thick chrome insert, revised boomerang headlights with LED daytime running lights, and a new front fascia with redesigned fog lights.

2017 Nissan Rogue SL AWD front three quarter

2016 Nissan Rogue SL AWD front three quarter 02

Changes along the side are more subtle and include chrome trim on the lower doors above the black rocker trim. The Rogue still comes standard with 17-inch wheels, though a set of aggressively styled 19-inch alloys are a new option.

2017 Nissan Rogue SL AWD front three quarter 01

Around back, the Rogue has been upgraded with Nissan’s signature LED boomerang taillights and more aggressive rear bumper with bright trim work and reflectors near the bottom.

2017 Nissan Rogue SL AWD rear three quarter 01

2016 Nissan Rogue SL AWD rear three quarter in motion

Inside, the refreshed Nissan Rogue gains a new D-shaped steering wheel and leather-wrapped shifter. Other new features include revised door and dashboard panel material, restyled shift knob, revised center console and lid, and new seat fabric. The top trim SL model is available with a new Platinum Reserve Interior Package with a tan leather seats with quilted inserts.

2016 Nissan Rogue SL AWD front interior seats

Do you think the updated Nissan Rogue is refreshing or revolting? Let us know in the comments below.

Last week, we looked at the styling updates to the redesigned 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup. Opinions were mixed.

Positive comments came from TheClassicCarFactory: “It’s got to be hard making a brick this attractive….Ford has done a nice job.” jdrch thought it “looks much better than the previous model.” And cummins26 agreed: “Refreshing, I like the door handles being horizontal and the headlights are great looking, the interior is fantastic for a work truck, almost too nice. It’ll sell.”

PushTheButtonJerry wasn’t sold on the new design: “Please send the designs back to the drawing boards, the new facelift can’t be the same exact thing just with bigger LED headlights.” Some thought the badges were a bit too big with heartbandit saying, “Revolting…. It’s still tough ass looking as ever-but the badges?! Ford had probably sucked up too much sleeping pills that they lost their minds.” scooby van simply said, “I’ve seen lots of ugly trucks, and this is one of them. Ford does it again.”