Nissan created a special Rogue SUV just for dog owners - here are some of its best features
I definitely liked the Rogue Dogue more than my actual dogue, but he's a snob since we let him ride up front all the time. Nissan has genuinely created something cool here that will satisfy the needs of many dog owners if they ever decide to make the Rogue Dogue available.
The back seat was more of his happy place.
He wasn't too cool with the confinement.
You might wonder what Marco thought of the Rogue Dogue. Perhaps you can guess from his expression ....
This ramp is collapsible and stowable.
The hashtag is also on the back end.
Hashtag roguedogue! If I have a single complaint about the vehicle, it's that the plastic cage divider is a bit flimsy.
The plumbing and venting are hidden behind the rear seats. If you look closely, you can see the blue water bladder. It's refillable.
Accessories are located in a concealed drawer. The coolest is the water system, which allows you to wash your dog off!
There is also a healthy supply of the all-important poop bags.
As well as electronics that run off the Rogue's battery. You can blow-dry your dog and air-condition the cargo area.
There are concealed, spill-proof dog bowls for food and water.
This plush cushion can be removed.
The entire area is quilted and washable.
The real action is in the rear cargo area, which has been outfitted for maximum canine enjoyment.
A closer look. You can also see the plastic cage divider.
This seat-cover system attaches to the headrests and means that Rover won't trash your "tan leather-appointed" seats, a $250 extra.
This is one of a few thing that gives the Rogue Dogue away as a very special Nissan Rogue.
This power panoramic moon roof is a wonderful feature, but it does come as part of over $2,000 in add-ons.
The Rogue really is a nice, stylish crossover, so you can understand why it's been a hot for Nissan. It has a peppy four-cylinder engine making 170 horsepower and a continuously variable transmission that delivers EPA-rated fuel economy of 25 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined.
The Rogue Dogue is actually a "project vehicle," so you can't yet order one. It's possible of course that Nissan might enable dealers to add features on an aftermarket basis in the future, if there's enough demand.
The Rogue Dogue that Nissan let us check out was based on a 2017 model, with all-wheel drive. The base price was $31,310, but our tester stickered at $35,310 thanks to some options in the SL Premium and Platinum packages.
Behold the Rogue Dogue. It looks just like a normal Rogue ...
Don't get the wrong idea. I'm a secret dog lover. Marco, our new hound, is also a terrific traveler. He normally likes to sit up front, on the floorboards of the passenger side.
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