The 2012 Nissan Rogue is the first non-luxury vehicle in the U.S. to offer the unique Around View Monitor feature, a technology designed to maneuver into parking spaces with more ease. The Around View Monitor feature is available as part of the Rogue SL Package.

Rogue’s Around View Monitor uses four small super wide-angle cameras; mounted on the front, side mirrors and rear of the vehicle; to provide a virtual 360 view of objects around the vehicle.  The cameras help the driver maneuver the Rogue into tight spots. The system converts image data taken by the four cameras to create and display the virtual image of the vehicle from above.

By displaying the rear view and front-side view simultaneously, the driver can easily confirm the two most worrisome areas; the rear and front passenger side of the vehicle. “Unlike complex systems that take complete control of the parking function, Rogue’s Around View Monitor allows the driver to remain in charge – with a heightened view of the vehicle’s surroundings,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s amazing technology, an amazing innovation, and we’re proud that Rogue is the first vehicle in its segment to offer it.”

Check out this video demonstration of the 2012 Nissan Rogue Around View Monitor system: