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Napoleon Grills Rogue XT 425 SIB – RXT425SIBPK-1-AU review

Napoleon Grills Rogue XT 425 SIB – RXT425SIBPK-1-AU

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good open access to food if food.
  • Thermometer is fairly accurate.
  • Hood is stable with a large handle.
  • Large side burner on side table with separate control.
  • Utensil hooks on both side tables.
  • BBQ is easy to manoeuvre, 2 fixed wheels and 2 roller wheels which roll in independent directions.
  • Separate ignition for each burner.
  • Control panel is slanted upwards for easier viewing.
  • Labelling is clear with obvious labelling corresponding to each burner.
  • Controls have positive positioning on high.
  • BBQ exterior is all black enamel, easy to wipe over.
  • Chargrill and cast iron plate can be easily removed and cleaned in a domestic sink.
  • Small drip tray is easy to remove and clean.
  • Assembly hardware is well organised and tools provided.
  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking time guide.
  • 15 year warranty on base, lid and cooking grids.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Smoke can be directed into your face.
  • No handles on side tables to assist when moving BBQ.
  • Smaller control dial for side burner, but not positioned close to burner, may not be obvious.
  • Hood and side tables can become dangerously hot.
  • Some cracks and crevices to trap grease under the burners.
  • Large drip tray which feeds into a smaller drip tray. Unable to remove larger drip tray for cleaning.
  • Will need to replace battery operated ignition, for side burner over time.
  • Ok to connect gas bottle, connection is fitted with old regulator.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Cooking performance score
71%
Ease of use score
71%
Evenness score
75%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
60%
Evenness with pita bread score
70%
Low temperature score
65%
Heat recovery score
70%
Roasting score
85%
Cleaning score
70%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
45 / 34 / 157 / 66
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.84

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
Aluminium castings / stainless steel base 15 years, stainless steel Lid 15 years, porcelain enamel lid 15 years, stainless steel cooking grids 15 years, stainless steel tube burners 10 years full coverage, plus 50% off until the 15th year, stainless steel sear plates 5 years full coverage, plus 50% off until the 15th year1, porcelain-enamelled cast iron cooking grids, 5 years full coverage, plus 50% off until the 15th year, ceramic infrared burners (excluding screen) 5 years full coverage, plus 50% off until the 15th year, all other parts 2 years

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,999.00
Running costs over 5 years
$676.00

Specifications

Number of burners
3
Hotplate grill material
Stainless Steel Iconic WAVE„¢ Cooking GridsStainless Steel Sear Plates
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel
Burner material
Stainless Steel
Ignition type
JETFIRE„¢ Ignition System
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
124 x 136 x 66
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.26
Website
napolean.com

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Natural gas option
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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