Nissan JUKE Overview

The 2011 NIssan JUKE is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in 6 trims, ranging from the S FWD to the SL AWD.

The JUKE is Nissan’s all-new compact crossover that joins the lineup alongside Nissan’s Murano and Rogue crossovers. Nissan refers to JUKE as a sports cross and claims the bold design is influenced by both motorcycles and rally cars. Inside the center console is inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and is finished in high-gloss paint. JUKE is powered by a 180-horsepower turbocharged direct-injection1.6-liter engine, the first application of this new engine for North America. JUKE also features new technology in the Integrated Control (I-CON) system that is the controller for the automatic climate control system and in another mode allows the driver to choose between Normal, Sport and Eco settings for throttle/transmission (CVT)/steering response.

MSRP:

Standard Engine:

$18,980 – $24,570

The Nissan JUKE is equipped with a 1.6-liter, I4, 188-horsepower, engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. An 6 speed manual transmission is standard.

Average Consumer Rating:

Expert Rating:

“On paper the concept of a sub-compact sport crossover seems almost goofy, but after spending some time behind the wheel of the Juke, we can’t help but be impressed. This little micro-ute is just a ton of fun to drive.”