Nissan unveils its own ticket to the growing number of vehicles aiming to provide space and transportation with the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom. It comes armed with the usual features like the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine, Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system.

The Nissan Rogue Krom falls in the category of compact sports utility vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner, Kia Carens and the Honda CRV. The Nissan Rogue Krom will be available in three color choices namely, Venom Red, Wicket Black, and Gotham Gray.

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Nissan officially announces the official pricing for their new 2010 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV which is already available at Nissan dealers worldwide. The Nissan Rogue comes in 4 models wherein each vehicle is equipped with a standard 170-horsepower 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine.

Other worthy features of the new 2010 Nissan Rogue include that of Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and six air bags. Here are the four models and their corresponding prices:

• Rogue S FWD ($20,340)
• Rogue SL FWD ($21,930)
• Rogue S AWD ($21,540)
• Rogue SL AWD ($23,130)

As a footnote, the Rogue S models have an optional 360 Value Package. The package includes 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, privacy glass, integrated rearview mirror rearview monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear spoiler and chrome grille.

For customers who avail of the 360 Value Package, the additional cost will amount to $1,040 which is a big price buster compared to buying them all individually.

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For its safety design features, the Audi Q5 has earned the nod as the Top Safety Pick award after receiving high marks on its front and side crash rating from U.S. safety regulators. A battery of results made showed that the Audi Q5 Crossover scored well in side impact, offset frontal and rear impact seat tests. The vehicle had garnered a five-star rating on all the tests.

“Audi engineers place unwavering emphasis on the protection of motorists and their passengers,” said Johan de Nysschen, President, Audi of America. “These outstanding ratings for the Audi Q5 confirm our intent to meet the most rigorous safety standards found anywhere in the world.”

Every Audi sold in the U.S. has standard four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system, an electronic stability program, daytime running lights and a standard tire pressure monitoring system.

The Audi Q5 also features quattro permanent all-wheel standard on all models, providing high levels of active safety and traction on virtually any surface. All of these features are designed to help reduce the chances of a collision.

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