Nissan Juke

4/5
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Verdict

Nissan has really made great advances in the SUV sector. They are leaders and are seen by many as the benchmark. Take for example the Qashqai and the X Trail. Both of these cars are seen as class leaders. The Nissan Juke is also setting itself as a benchmark. When this car was first released in 2010 people thought it was funny looking. It received an update in 2014 and it now seems that everyone is taking this car very seriously.

Performance

There are one diesel and two petrol models available with the Juke. The petrol models available in the Juke range include a turbocharged 1.2 litre engine which offers 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds and a maximum speed of 178 km/h. The other petrol model is the 1.6 litre engine. This is more sluggish and has a top speed of 168 km/h and it achieves 0-100 km/h in 12 seconds. The diesel offering is a 1.5 litre engine that gives from 0-100 km/h in 11 seconds too and has a maximum speed of 170 km/h.

These figures aren’t the most sprightly that you’re likely to find, so Nissan has made sure to accommodate for the more thrill seeking of you. They offer the very-fun Juke Nismo as an alternative. This can offer 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h. For those of you who prefer automatic transmission there is an Xtronic gearbox and four-wheel drive available too.

Ride & Handling

Where the normal Juke suffers a small bit is on twisty roads. The steering is a bit light at higher speeds and it should be a little more responsive. However, drive this supermini around a city and the steering is perfect for the surrounds. Unfortunately the Juke also suffers from body roll on corners. The Juke Nismo is tuned differently and doesn’t suffer from the same issues.

Refinement

The Juke has a very enclosed interior. The dash and centre console feel bulky and this leads to good insulation from outside noises. There can be some tyre noises but this can be easily fixed by purchasing smaller ones.

Quality & Reliability

The interior is different from that of the Qashqai, the X Trail and the Pulsar. It seems more futuristic and its quirky layout will appeal to many people. The infotainment system is easy to navigate and the buttons are big-enough, which means they’re easy to use if driving. The plastics in the dash board are chunky as already mentioned and they don’t have an air of cheapness to them.

Safety & Security

In 2011 Nissan received a full five star rating in the Euro NCAP. They received a score of 87% for adult occupancy, 81% for child occupancy and 71% for safety features. They scored 41% for pedestrian safety. There are six airbags within the Juke and ISOFIX anchor points to the rear. As standard there is a spacesaver spare wheel.

Space & Practicality

The boot of the Juke does not offer excellent space in the boot with a capacity of 352 litres - rivals do offer better in this department. The back row is crammed and although two adults could fit, there might be some issues with head room especially. The front cabin however offers plenty of space. As mentioned earlier, the space feels enclosed but not claustrophobic.

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Key Facts

Make

Nissan

Model
Juke
Variant
1.6 XE
Trim
XE
Car Category
Compact Crossover
First Launched
2014
Engine (L)
1.6
Gearbox Type
Manual
Gears
6 speed
Fuel type
Petrol
Body Type
Crossover
Price New
€19,995
CarBuyersGuide Expert Rating
4.0

Running Costs

Tax
€280
Tax Band
B2
L/100km Combined
4.3
Average km/L
23.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
46
Fuel Tank Range
870 km
Cost of filling a tank
€60.44
Average Cost Per 200 km
€11.3
CO2 emmissions
138 g/km
CO2 emmissions standard
EU6

Performance

Brake Horsepower
125 bhp
Max Power kW
93
Displacement - CC (Engine)
1597
Engine Cylinders
4
Engine Position
Front, transversely
Number of valves
4
Driven Wheels
Front
Aspiration
Turbo Charged
Top speed
168 (km/h)
Acceleration(0-100 km/h)
11.2 s
L/100km Urban
9.10 L
L/100km Extra Urban
5.60 L

Space & Practicality

Body Type
Crossover
Doors
5
Seats
5
Boot capacity
354 L

Warranty

All Components
3 Year warranty
Engine, Gearbox and Drivetrain
3 Year warranty
Car Body
6 to 12 Years warranty
Paintwork
3 Year warranty
Mileage
100000
Roadside Assistance
3 Year Roadside Assistance

Safety

Euroncap Star Rating
5

Dimensions

Boot capacity
354 L
Wheels
Front wheel drive
Tyre size front
205/60 R16 mm
Tyre size back
205/60 R16 mm
Length
4165 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1565 mm
Wheel Base
2530 mm
Front Track (mm)
1565
Rear Track (mm)
1525
Kerb weight
1293 KG
Max trailer Weight (Kg)
1721
Turning circle (m)
10.7

Technical Information

Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Type
Front, transversely
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point injection
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering
Steering rack
Power
125 bhp
11 Variants
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Crossover
€19,995
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €280
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 125 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.2 s
  • New Price €19,995
Crossover
€21,445
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €270
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.2 L
  • Power 115 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 10.8 s
  • New Price €21,445
Crossover
€22,095
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Tax €190
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.5 L
  • Power 110 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.2 s
  • New Price €22,095
Crossover
€23,245
i
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €280
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 125 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.5 s
  • New Price €23,245
Crossover
€23,395
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Tax €190
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.5 L
  • Power 110 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.2 s
  • New Price €23,395
Crossover
€23,845
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €270
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.2 L
  • Power 115 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 10.8 s
  • New Price €23,845
Crossover
€24,545
i
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €280
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 125 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.5 s
  • New Price €24,545
Crossover
€25,795
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Tax €190
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.5 L
  • Power 110 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.2 s
  • New Price €25,795
Crossover
€26,945
i
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €280
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 125 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 11.5 s
  • New Price €26,945
Crossover
€33,245
i
  • Gearbox Manual
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €570
  • Boot Capacity 354 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 200 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 7.8 s
  • New Price €33,245
Crossover
€37,245
i
  • Gearbox Automatic
  • Gears 6 speed
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Tax €750
  • Boot Capacity 207 L
  • Engine Size 1.6 L
  • Power 200 bhp
  • 0 - 100 km/h 7.7 s
  • New Price €37,245