Nissan Juke
How about that Nissan Juke? Like the MINI Countryman, this tall hatch seems like a good compromise between size, efficiency, and, hopefully, sportiness.
Nissan sent me a poster in the mail the other day. My 4-year-old is quite fond of the looks of it, as well.
I'm having a tough time finding solid specs on it, though. So I feel like making some guesses until someone provides the real answers.
From what I've picked up here and there, it seems like it will come in at around 3000-3100 pounds for starters and with 185-190 hp from its turbo 1.6. With FWD and the 6-speed manual trans, that should make for pretty decent performance. I'm guessing 7.4-7.8 secs 0-60.
The AWD/CVT combo will probably be pushing 9 secs, is my guess.
Mileage? Hmmm... maybe 32mpg highway is possible, ya think? Heck, with a 300hp Mustang hitting 31 these days, why not even higher from this vehicle?
Pricing? They can't step on the Rogue's toes, I wouldn't think. Then again, they are selling it as a "sporty" model, so maybe. What about $16,995 base? I think that might be a good value.
I'm surprised this thing is just a few months away and so little is known about it.
Nissan sent me a poster in the mail the other day. My 4-year-old is quite fond of the looks of it, as well.
I'm having a tough time finding solid specs on it, though. So I feel like making some guesses until someone provides the real answers.
From what I've picked up here and there, it seems like it will come in at around 3000-3100 pounds for starters and with 185-190 hp from its turbo 1.6. With FWD and the 6-speed manual trans, that should make for pretty decent performance. I'm guessing 7.4-7.8 secs 0-60.
The AWD/CVT combo will probably be pushing 9 secs, is my guess.
Mileage? Hmmm... maybe 32mpg highway is possible, ya think? Heck, with a 300hp Mustang hitting 31 these days, why not even higher from this vehicle?
Pricing? They can't step on the Rogue's toes, I wouldn't think. Then again, they are selling it as a "sporty" model, so maybe. What about $16,995 base? I think that might be a good value.
I'm surprised this thing is just a few months away and so little is known about it.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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Nissan Juke Compact Crossover Will Debut in Japan This Summer, U.S. This Fall (Green Car Advisor)
I assume that the poster at the dealership resembles our pic.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Has a high load floor in the back, which limits the amount of stuff you can put back there, but that's about it.
Didn't get to drive it as they were just closing, but this thing is going to be on my short list. Seems like it would be a lot of fun. 3000 pounds and 188 hp, with the turbo helping it develop peak torque at 1750 rpm, yet 32 mpg highway? Yeah, could be good. ;-)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I was at a Nissan dealer yesterday and a young sales guy tells me all the Jukes are sitting in a warehouse and they're trickling them out. Makes sense as they increase demand by keeping them scarce and it allows them to use negotiating tactics such as what kjd2 says. I sit down at the negotiating table with the finance guys and they throw $2k on the price of the car and offer me 7% interest. I have AMAZING credit and they tell me this is the best they can do.
Complete waste of my time. This car is WAAYYY overpriced and Nissan is preying on the weak willed who get over enthusiastic. Too bad b/c it is a fun car to drive. Although I think you'll all see the MPG's shockingly lower. The 27/32 ratio is if you drive it in ECO mode and trust me, it's sluggish in ECO.
Juke offers a higher seating position than Fit, which I liked. However, because of the styling there is modest space for cargo and passengers.
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They also have a couple of stick shift SVs including one in chocolate color with the optional rims, which I think I am going to try and find time to test drive this weekend.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Can someone provide the money factor and residual value for a 39 month 12k/yr Juke lease?
S?
SV?
SL?
Nissan seems to think they sell BMW's and Infiniti's for some reason. Whether you lease or finance.
RH
Recently I have noticed a rattle in the rear somewhere. I am unable to find it, unless it is the rear speaker. I have checked everything I know and am unable to find the origin of the rattle. This is, and should be a very tight little car. It is not the jack or tools in the back. Please reply to this post if anyone has any insight on this muffled rattle.
Anyone else having trouble with the low tire indicator continually coming on regardless of air pressure in tires?
Thou we are very pleased with the Juke.. I feel that there coil springs and / or shocks need to be upgraded.. They aren't as responsive as I would hope. Matter of fact I would rather have the Juke lifted approx 3/4 inch more.. Contacting Nissan and Nismo and a few other companies which create Polyurethane spacers. None have agreed to raise the Juke only lower it..
My BF has an Altima and the low tire indicator comes on, and off, frequently.
2012 Impreza Premium 5-Door with CVT auto transmission
What i like 2012 Imperza is its promised 36 MPG on highway and also little more leg space in back seat.
Juke 2011 back seat has very little space. anyone has any idea if they have increase the size in 2012 ? have they added armrest for driver in 2012 ?
Thank you.
What idiot design engineer could come up with such a design? I have seen a few individuals booting this thin around in the snow. They must think they have some high performance vehicle; however, they quickly ducked as the car started sliding on the ice and snow.
When I first saw the car at the Nissan dealership I thought that it was a poor design, cheaply made, and suitable for a kindergaarten mind.
So I was very amused to read that your 4 year old likes the brochure.
It confirms what I thought.
Did someone actually design such an ugly thing? What is it, - ma cross between a jungle vehicle and some mtoy spaceship four 5 year old?
Upon inspection of the interior of the vehicle, - poor quality was also observed. :lemon: :lemon: :lemon:
Sure we both loved that little car, taking it on road trips etc.. handling was great.. but the constant issues and with her missing work having to take the juke to the dealer for repairs.. one has to weigh the pros and cons of this whole experience. As for what we got instead of the Juke?.. I can't say cause I have way to many friends here.. as the post above and below post will indicate. But let's just say.. we are out of those high payments via Capital One (Capone) and that was a main factor in getting rid of the juke in the first place.. at this point.. I'll never buy another foreign car ever again.
So word to the wise.. if it looks like a lemon.. (shape) then it's a lemon.. :lemon:
TC Steve
btw.. while at the dealer trading our juke.. I noticed two more Jukes in the dealers used car lot.. seems we aren't the only ones getting rid of Jukes these days..
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Well, that certainly gives you plenty of options, such as the Honda Accord, BMW X3, Toyota Highlander, etc.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
"As for what we got instead of the Juke?.. I can't say cause I have way to many friends here.. as the post above and below post will indicate." or i would have come right out and said where we ending up with..
As for the never buy another type car statement.. sure there are parts made all over the world so one can't be to sure if their car/truck is really American or not.. the point is.. we opted for something we've always needed and this new vehicle will help us when we volunteer on our friends farm. So yes our needs changed and holding onto the Juke wouldn't have fit into our life style..
Apparently when I posted this comment at the juke forums.. they had to make an effort to post where every car or truck is made etc.. As one can see someone is always read words into my sentences without really reading my sentences.. Or maybe I just haven't made myself clear.. Never the less Im out.. Thanks kyfdx.. its been real.
1. Price $30K roughly ($2K margin) in top-level trim. I would rather get a cheaper car with all the toys than a nicer car stripped.
2. Automatic Transmission (sadly - my wife needs to drive it too and she will not row her own)
3. Back seat big enough for kids / small adults. Rarely anyone else back there and our 2nd car is a Sienna.
4. AWD - life is just too busy to get stuck regardless of weather, plus I get weird food cravings during blizzards. I swap to snow tires Dec - April.
5. Different - I hate having a me too car and owning a CR-V has grated on me for almost a decade now. Obviously the Juke has this in spades.
6. Sporty - While in CA for a few months on a job I got a Mazdaspeed3 and fell in love. No way am I driving one of those in NE (and see #2) but I want some of that sense of hurry-up and go. So I'm looking for quick in a straight-line, eager to tackle corners, and the ability to play along with my game of using every clover-leaf off/on ramp as a practice skidpad.
7. Reliable & Durable - Despite the CR-V's blandness, the sucker has been beaten to hell and back and is still ticking. When it was my wife's car it went to the body shop so often that I'm on a first name basis with most of the staff (don't ask what I pay for insurance). It always starts quick, even when cold. We drive it under the worst possible conditions (Boston traffic during rush hour twice a day and is parked outside). I know Honda is known for this but I just can't stomach another CR-V especially with it's now pathetic performance.
8. Hatch / SUV - Love the flexibility and style of hatches - but this is not written in stone if it meets enough of my other wants.
9. Toys & Gadgets - I'm a tech head and so I want Bluetooth, Nav, Sat, Back-up camera's, DVD Players, Subwoofers. As much tech as can be packed in a car and I want it cheap.
10. Good factory audio - I like it loud and clear. I'm not an audiophile, but I know what does and does not sound good and I despise distortion.
11. Sunroof / Monroof - Love driving with all the windows and roof open. Who needs a convertible?
That's it. I've looked into Mazda CX-5, Mini Cooper Countryman All4, RAV4 V6, and countless others but the Juke is the best option so far. My only reservation is the small trunk but otherwise I'm sold. Thanks for reading all of this. Let your suggestions fly.
I test drove 20 or so different vehicles.. Juke won out hands down.. Love it!
Cool - we've been having fun jawing about the Juke over in Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous.
Please write up a Consumer Review too.