After driving minivans for the last 15 years, I found myself needing new affordable wheels. For the first time in my life I could look for something fun. I test drove all kinds of crossovers from all the automakers. I bought the nismo juke because it's fun....really, really fun. It put a smile on my face that a crv and murano couldn't. I don't feel like I'm driving a "mom" car. People either love it or hate it. I LOVE it. Great review!
Is it really fun to drive? I'm waiting for mine to be made. My car dealer had none in stock and I had to test drive a regular juke. It was the petrol 1.2 litre model. It was really fast too. Is this faster?
I bought my SL three days ago. Alex' detailed review of this car is spot-on--I agree with everything, including the rear visibility issue (which the designers address with GINORMOUS side mirrors--very effectively, I might add). There's absolutely a sense of whimsical joy that's expressed not only by the car's toy-like looks and interior design flourishes, but also by its performance and handling characteristics. It's easy to drive, and it will frequently surprise you with its responsiveness and handling. In the torque-vectoring mode, it grips the road like it has claws. Anyway, this video is thorough and completely legit; subscribed!
An UpRev Tune completely changes the Juke. I have a 2011 SV model with manual transmission. We increased the boost from 11.75lbs to 20lbs and now it puts down 203hp and 262tq to the wheels. It is a night and day difference.
Hey Nissan, I am a college student and I am going to buy this car in 2 years or so... so keep up the good work and the good model, hopefully I will buy the 2015-2016 model ..I love the shape of this car and what if offers with the decent price...
I like your review, very comprehensive but easy to understand and entertaining. Thank you. If you add camera angle outside the car while you were driving would be great to see the movement of the car. I wish to own this car.
Thanks for another great review Alex. I am looking for a Japanese compact SUV. I am trying to look for something around 2017, and searching TH-cam for your always helpful reviews.
The red center on the steering wheel supposedly acts as an indicator of the angle that you are tackling a corner with. The wheel acts as a protractor and the red center as the indicator.
Picking it up Wednesday. Can't wait. But I'm a bit nervous as it's quite high up to drive and its brand new. I'm scared I will crash or something stupid. Lol! Will let you know Wednesday.
That's so cool. Was it really that much fun? I'd have loved the Nismo but it was a bit more expensive. I got the 1.5dci which I've heard is still quite nippy. What's the Nismo like inside? Was it easy to drive being quite high up? I'm worried about that a bit as all my cars have been very low to the ground.
Like all cars in the USA, the Juke "is required to operate safely on regular unleaded." This means you can use regular, however your fuel economy and performance will take a hit since the engine will have to retard the timing in order to compensate for any possible predetonation. In reality the hit is small and if you live in a temperate climate you may never notice.
All Jukes would prefer premium gas, but all cars sold in N. America are required to "operate safely" on regular. It just means that power output is reduced because the engine management system has to reduce boost and/or retard timing to compensate.
That big square is the rear fog light. It looks like Nissan did a very rare thing and made the European and us models the same. Which can be done, companies are usually just too lazy to do it.
Side n back looks so nice n cute n the front nah.. hehe The ride feels rather bumpy even the tires @ 35 psi. Even feels like its shaking your whole body even on a regular normal road often. yes, difficult to drink coffee. Also when you turn.. you can't really see well because of the huge side mirrors xD n the thick corners of the widshield on both sides. But its really fun to drive in sport mode.
Thanks for the reply. Regardless of what people say its ugly. Its a hate or love it design, to me is very euro. It would be great to have multiple performanjce packages kind of like the Z lineup.
The reviewer mentioned the good points but didn't really stress the bad ones. The Juke is not a family car!!! It is best for the single person, perhaps a college student. The rear seats are a MAJOR problem.You'll feel cramped and claustrophobic. If you are about 5"8 or taller you'll have limited headroom which is very dangerous in my opinion. Try hitting a bump and you'll see exactly what I mean. Getting in and out is also another main issue. If you're a short person it should be alright for you. Other than that, It's like Nissan made the front half perfect, the other half terrible.
What I did not like? Boost that byhtch up! Wanted to see it pulling out of turns, making sharp turns etc. How much is max boost? Any Nissan or aftermarket performance chips?
Alex, does this or the regular Juke require premium fuel, or is it just "recommended." I've looked on Nissan's site for the car, and I can't find a fuel spec anywhere for these vehicles.
in my cvt 4x4 tekna dig t I get so far in 7800 miles 25.4 mpg and I do town and motorway driving its quick when going from 30-60 keeps up with most bout 4.0 seconds so feels nice
So given the choice, and I know these are totally different segments, which would you choose Alex? Juke Nismo RS, or the Murano? On one hand sporty, but cheap (and cheap feeling) or lumbering and luxurious?
🤔 HAVING OWNED BOTH AWD juke and now a nismo RS manual juke. I disagree on atleast top speed. The RS definitely is faster there with atleast 20 more mph. Only place I would say the AWD juke shines is in winter grip(using good snowtires. So good I literally had to switch to front wheel drive only mode for rear tires to lose traction enough to do snow donuts.
Still a JOKE to me. Front end HAS to be fixed to make it better looking. Those headlights and turn signals are all fucked up! Make the headlights like the 370z. Make them boomerang the same and add HIDs. Dump the awful huge lights up front. The rest is fine.
I've looked at it in every colour it's manufactured in. Though I've really tried to like it, I just can't bring myself to that point! The huge round headlights look like they've been melted into the bumper whilst the indicator/daylight clusters sit atop the bonnet looking like a design afterthought. I hope Nissan designers take styling lessons from the 2014 Qashqai and apply it to what would hopefully be an as-good-looking future Juke.
After driving minivans for the last 15 years, I found myself needing new affordable wheels. For the first time in my life I could look for something fun. I test drove all kinds of crossovers from all the automakers. I bought the nismo juke because it's fun....really, really fun. It put a smile on my face that a crv and murano couldn't. I don't feel like I'm driving a "mom" car. People either love it or hate it. I LOVE it. Great review!
Is it really fun to drive? I'm waiting for mine to be made. My car dealer had none in stock and I had to test drive a regular juke. It was the petrol 1.2 litre model. It was really fast too. Is this faster?
I bought my SL three days ago. Alex' detailed review of this car is spot-on--I agree with everything, including the rear visibility issue (which the designers address with GINORMOUS side mirrors--very effectively, I might add). There's absolutely a sense of whimsical joy that's expressed not only by the car's toy-like looks and interior design flourishes, but also by its performance and handling characteristics. It's easy to drive, and it will frequently surprise you with its responsiveness and handling. In the torque-vectoring mode, it grips the road like it has claws.
Anyway, this video is thorough and completely legit; subscribed!
Why hello.
Still rockin it. Still the best car I ever owned
I've been driving it for a year and still love love love my car. I'm glad I bought the nismo!
Impressed!!!! very informative, well edited, and entertaining. Job well done!!!
This is will be my first car :)
this is still gonna be my first car
dude screw money im stealing it jk
Did you get a juke? I'm waiting for mine to arrive in May. Can't wait. 😍
I liked the white too but I had to wait longer for it,so I picked pearl black.
@Queen Cee Amen.
The lumbar support trick has to be one of the most adorable moments in car review history.
That is an excellent question. My estimate was 6 cubic feet, but Nissan does not have an official number listed.
I gotta say, first review i saw from you and it was amazing. Extremely informative. Thank you very much.
Couldn't help but notice that the tail lights look just like the ones on the 370Z. Anybody else notice that?
I'm happy that Nissan is making a vehicle that's different from the competition - I can see this having a good fan following.
that was one of the most informed reviews I ever seen
An UpRev Tune completely changes the Juke. I have a 2011 SV model with manual transmission. We increased the boost from 11.75lbs to 20lbs and now it puts down 203hp and 262tq to the wheels. It is a night and day difference.
You're going to send a rod through the block lol
Hey Nissan, I am a college student and I am going to buy this car in 2 years or so... so keep up the good work and the good model, hopefully I will buy the 2015-2016 model ..I love the shape of this car and what if offers with the decent price...
"Any day now.." hahaha it wasn't even 2 seconds
Always Love your Reviews.
I like your review, very comprehensive but easy to understand and entertaining. Thank you. If you add camera angle outside the car while you were driving would be great to see the movement of the car. I wish to own this car.
Great Review Alex
what a nice review, i really enjoy it
We'll do our best to get one!
Thanks! I should do a series on what else you can use an Episcopal Prayer Book for, there are hundreds of uses.
Informative and entertaining. Great review as always.
Thanks for another great review Alex. I am looking for a Japanese compact SUV. I am trying to look for something around 2017, and searching TH-cam for your always helpful reviews.
Thank you for this excellent overview.
The red center on the steering wheel supposedly acts as an indicator of the angle that you are tackling a corner with. The wheel acts as a protractor and the red center as the indicator.
Such a cute car!! I love it!
I'm getting one in May. So excited. I fell in love with the juke the first time I saw it on the road. Never owned a Nissan before.
tracey cross How is it so far?
Picking it up Wednesday. Can't wait. But I'm a bit nervous as it's quite high up to drive and its brand new. I'm scared I will crash or something stupid. Lol! Will let you know Wednesday.
tracey cross I test drove a Nismo RS today...it was fun!
That's so cool. Was it really that much fun? I'd have loved the Nismo but it was a bit more expensive. I got the 1.5dci which I've heard is still quite nippy. What's the Nismo like inside? Was it easy to drive being quite high up? I'm worried about that a bit as all my cars have been very low to the ground.
Sadly we have to abide by the speed limit and rules of the road. Max boost is 11.75 psi in the Juke and 13.05 in the Juke Nismo.
Like all cars in the USA, the Juke "is required to operate safely on regular unleaded." This means you can use regular, however your fuel economy and performance will take a hit since the engine will have to retard the timing in order to compensate for any possible predetonation. In reality the hit is small and if you live in a temperate climate you may never notice.
Sadly no, Nissan only offers the FWD manual transaxle in the Juke at this time.
Nice car. The boot(trunk) is tiny on the Juke and do not break the parcel shelf as replacement is over £300 to replace.
I just bought a 2014 and I love it 💗
Nice review! I just have one suggestion that you change the big screen driving shot to be your POV of the road and swap your face for the small one.
Thanks for the comprehensive and in depth review.
I ordered the 2015 model, still waiting for it from Japan....
this is my first car HYPE
Must have some money if you are buying this as a first car
Alex is a class act!
Wow, you made this so easy to understand.
All Jukes would prefer premium gas, but all cars sold in N. America are required to "operate safely" on regular. It just means that power output is reduced because the engine management system has to reduce boost and/or retard timing to compensate.
Brilliant review
I love this car. Great review, but from 12:00 on i would've liked to see the road view filling the screen and Alex in the bottom right corner.
Cutest little thing!
That big square is the rear fog light. It looks like Nissan did a very rare thing and made the European and us models the same. Which can be done, companies are usually just too lazy to do it.
I love my Juke!
Runs stop sign @ 15:05
rock on
Great review.
wow. great and thorough review.
If you have a stick shift Juke it is SO much fun to drive.!
looks sharp!
Love the juke, its so awesome!
I need to know of my golf clubs are going to fit in the trunk!
Currently friving a 2011 Kia Forte and my clubs fit!
Side n back looks so nice n cute n the front nah.. hehe
The ride feels rather bumpy even the tires @ 35 psi. Even feels like its shaking your whole body even on a regular normal road often. yes, difficult to drink coffee.
Also when you turn.. you can't really see well because of the huge side mirrors xD n the thick corners of the widshield on both sides.
But its really fun to drive in sport mode.
Good review. Is the map on your shirt Watkins Glen?
Hate the car, but watched just to hear your review. Best in the business. And go ahead, butcher those names.
Thank you for review
Thanks for the reply. Regardless of what people say its ugly. Its a hate or love it design, to me is very euro. It would be great to have multiple performanjce packages kind of like the Z lineup.
Can you do a review of the RS version? I can't find one review of the RS version.
The reviewer mentioned the good points but didn't really stress the bad ones. The Juke is not a family car!!! It is best for the single person, perhaps a college student. The rear seats are a MAJOR problem.You'll feel cramped and claustrophobic. If you are about 5"8 or taller you'll have limited headroom which is very dangerous in my opinion. Try hitting a bump and you'll see exactly what I mean. Getting in and out is also another main issue. If you're a short person it should be alright for you. Other than that, It's like Nissan made the front half perfect, the other half terrible.
Or was. Seems companies just replace them with reflectors in the us.
what is the total cargo space of the cargo space plus the cargo tub. all the comparing sites don't include the cargo tub in the total cargo space.
Got it in one
It's really hard to find white nismo rs!!!
I am waiting for it....;p
I want one! love it!💝
I think that's a question only you can answer.
It's only 100 sold in Canada. :(
What I did not like? Boost that byhtch up! Wanted to see it pulling out of turns, making sharp turns etc. How much is max boost? Any Nissan or aftermarket performance chips?
Any additional review details to share for Nismo RS?
Alex, does this or the regular Juke require premium fuel, or is it just "recommended." I've looked on Nissan's site for the car, and I can't find a fuel spec anywhere for these vehicles.
really? In US, about 3k Jukes are sold every month
Wonder if my subwoofers would fit in this trunk. But nice vehicle.
Looks like a mean ass crow or a raven!
Have a 2012 sl awd .Injen full turbo back exhaust.Injen cai.injen ic tubing.dual port bov .orisis tuned.I love it runs great
How fast is it now bro? Quite curious..its peppy n nimble. I like it 4that..i dont own one but considering
Hello...Does this particular year Juke NisMo run on only premium grade gas?
Review the 2014 Mazda 3 hatch.
question..
do you think the gas wont be a problem for student like me...
Perfect rally car.
This is my lottery win car when it happens!
you are true thank you
Six feet even.
I'm getting this car I'm 5'2 so I think I can fit lol
excelente, muy bueno.
in my cvt 4x4 tekna dig t I get so far in 7800 miles 25.4 mpg and I do town and motorway driving its quick when going from 30-60 keeps up with most bout 4.0 seconds so feels nice
Im 6 feet, I cant sit in the back seat, OR the front. Well I JUST BARELY FIT when I arrange the front driver seat to the lowest position
So given the choice, and I know these are totally different segments, which would you choose Alex? Juke Nismo RS, or the Murano? On one hand sporty, but cheap (and cheap feeling) or lumbering and luxurious?
🤔 HAVING OWNED BOTH AWD juke and now a nismo RS manual juke. I disagree on atleast top speed. The RS definitely is faster there with atleast 20 more mph. Only place I would say the AWD juke shines is in winter grip(using good snowtires. So good I literally had to switch to front wheel drive only mode for rear tires to lose traction enough to do snow donuts.
That's not a reflector its a Rear fog Lamp
Xristos91 In the EU it is a fog lamp, in the USA it is just a reflector.
I like it a little. I don't like the handle that's for the back doors though.
my only complaint is the butchering of the performance names. nismo and the fiat comment.
Six feet "even" as in six feet and no inches.
he ran the stop sign at 15:00
Anyday now, open the door???!!!
Still a JOKE to me. Front end HAS to be fixed to make it better looking. Those headlights and turn signals are all fucked up! Make the headlights like the 370z. Make them boomerang the same and add HIDs. Dump the awful huge lights up front. The rest is fine.
it was yield...hope your not driving anywhere near me
ေနဆန္း juke ကားေစ်းႏွန္းဘယ္ေလာက္ရွိလဲသိခ်င္လို့ပါ
Hatchback and sedan???? Sedan????!!!!
I've looked at it in every colour it's manufactured in. Though I've really tried to like it, I just can't bring myself to that point! The huge round headlights look like they've been melted into the bumper whilst the indicator/daylight clusters sit atop the bonnet looking like a design afterthought. I hope Nissan designers take styling lessons from the 2014 Qashqai and apply it to what would hopefully be an as-good-looking future Juke.
9:30 just drive the damn thing ffs
It's Niss-an not nee-san!
why would you go in the trunk? planning on dumping bodies?
I said Juke Nismo.not normal Juke!
Helping organized crime with their purchase decision based on that trunk comfort index?
I need one plz