NISSAN ROGUE VARIABLE COMPRESSION TURBO ENGINE
Which describes the Rogue VC-Turbo engine?
1.5-liter 3-cylinder
The Rogue VC-Turbo engine offers the following horsepower and torque:
201 hp @ 5,600 rpm and 225 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,000 rpm
What are some tips for an effective VC-Turbo engine Demonstration Drive?
Choose a route that will allow your customer to fully experience the VC-Turbo, such as a freeway Point out how the compression ratios and turbo boost change in real time on the Variable Compression Turbo screen
What is the best way to generate excitement for the Rogue VC-Turbo engine?
Conduct an effective Demonstration Drive
When does the VC-Turbo engine use higher compression ratios?
During highway cruising, while coasting, and idling
A customer asks why Rogue has a VC-Turbo engine when turbo engines are for sports cars. What are two ways to respond?
Explain that a wide range of vehicles have a turbocharged engine, including diesel-powered construction equipment, "big rig" interstate trucks, light aircraft — and sports cars Say that many Rogue competitors use turbo technology to help provide more power
A customer asks about or expresses concern that the Rogue VC-Turbo has three cylinders. What are some ways to respond?
Explain that the technology allows the 3-cylinder VC-Turbo to produce excellent power and outstanding fuel economy Share that 3-cylinder engines are available from other manufacturers, including Ford, BMW, and MINI Have your customer forcefully accelerate during the Demonstration Drive to experience the power
A customer asks if the Rogue VC-Turbo engine is reliable because it's new with a lot of moving parts. What are three ways to respond?
Point out that it has been available in Altima since model year 2019 Share that the engine had 20 years of development, millions of miles on the road, and 30,000 hours of testing Explain that the engine isn't "new" — Nissan began developing it in 1998
What are some benefits of the Rogue VC-Turbo engine?
Power on demand to confidently merge into traffic or climb hills Fuel efficiency that might mean reduced operating costs The ability to have both power and fuel efficiency in one compact engine
What can the Rogue VC-Turbo engine do?
Provide more power at the lower compression ratios Provide better fuel efficiency at the higher compression ratios The compression ratio can move anywhere between 8:1 and 14:1
What are three Demonstration Drive tips for the VC-Turbo engine?
Reiterate the runner analogy as they experience the different compression ratios Describe what's happening with the higher compression ratios Prepare your customer for what to expect with the lower compression ratios
Why is it possible to get a VC-Turbo engine in an all-wheel-drive (AWD) Rogue but not an AWD Altima?
Rogue sales projections justified the added production costs for an AWD VC-Turbo engine Sales projections for an AWD Altima VC-Turbo engine did not justify the added production costs
At lower compression ratios ___________.
The combustion chamber size increases and the turbocharger packs in more air, so more fuel can be burned
At higher compression ratios __________.
The engine's combustion chamber is smaller, so less air gets in and less fuel is needed
Which statement best describes the higher VC-Turbo engine compression ratios?
They are like a marathon runner — they achieve better fuel efficiency
Which statement best describes the lower VC-Turbo engine compression ratios?
They are like a sprinter — they deliver more power on demand
When does the VC-Turbo engine use lower compression ratios?
Under hard acceleration or a heavy load