2017 Nissan Rogue

For 2017, the Rogue gets a significant makeover both inside and out. Improvements are made to the Rogue's body structure to help quiet the cabin, while the optional equipment list is expanded to include such items as a motion-activated lift gate, a heated steering wheel and adaptive cruise control. The Rogue Hybrid is introduced, featuring a 2.0-liter gas engine paired with a 30 kW electric motor. In a nod to the Star Wars franchise, a limited-production (5,000 units) Rogue One Edition is being offered with a special exterior color treatment, "Star Wars" illuminated kick plates and various Star Wars logos peppered throughout the vehicle.See the 2017Nissan Rogue models for sale near you

The Rogue is an excellent compact SUV, and it's hard to go wrong with any of its appealing trim levels. Our favorite is a Rogue SV with some options. The upscale SL includes a few too many features that aren't necessary, and with those features comes a huge jump in price. However, the SL is the only way to get things like adaptive cruise control and forward emergency braking.Find a Nissan Rogue for sale

The Rogue is offered in three trim levels. There's a base-level model called the Rogue S, a midlevel Rogue SV and an upscale Rogue SL. Hybrid models are offered in SV and SL grades.

Shoppers who pick the Rogue S ($24,760, FWD), ($26,110, AWD) will have a 5-inch touchscreen display, power accessories, Bluetooth, steering-wheel audio controls, NissanConnect with mobile apps, cruise control, air conditioning, a rearview camera, and an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, auxiliary audio jack and a USB port for music.

Next up is the Rogue SV ($26,180, FWD), ($27,530, AWD) which adds dual-zone automatic climate control, 17-in alloy wheels, keyless access with push-button start, a power driver's seat with power lumbar support, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, remote start satellite radio, an improved sound system, automatic headlights and tinted windows. Hybrid models are offered in SV and SL trims and feature the same equipment as their nonhybrid counterparts, plus gauges for hybrid readouts, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, additional storage space and a sound generator for when driving in EV mode.

Finally, there's the Rogue SL ($30,900, FWD), ($32,250, AWD) which adds a Bose sound system, leather upholstery, Nissan's NissanConnect infotainment system with navigation, Siri Eyes Free, NissanConnect emergency services, a motion-activated power lift gate, auto high-beam headlights, a larger touchscreen, heated seats, 18-in wheels, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel and Nissan's Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, which provides a full image around the vehicle when reversing.

Major options are bundled into packages. The S trim offers the Family package (3-row seating, privacy glass and run-flat tires) and the Appearance package (roof rails, privacy glass, body-colored heated outside mirrors and chrome door handles).

The SV trim offers a number of upgrades, including the third-row seat option. The SV Sun and Sound package adds a panoramic power sunroof and 9-speaker Bose audio, while the SV Premium package adds navigation with a 7-in touchscreen, the Around View monitor with Moving Object Detection, a motion-activated liftgate and a heated steering wheel. Only the SL trim offers features like forward emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning and prevention.