2011 Nissan Juke review
It seems fitting that Nissan, the automaker behind everything from the toylike Cube to the shield-your-eyes Infiniti QX56, is also responsible for the Juke, a tiny crossover with a turbocharged engine, limited utility and exterior styling that's as bizarre as it gets. This thing fits the automotive landscape like an Idaho farmhand would fit in "Jersey Shore."
The situation, if you will, turns out hit-and-miss.
The Juke is more fun to drive than most small crossovers, but shoppers will have to justify their purchase in the face of a lot of shortcomings.
In ascending order, trim levels for the Juke are the S, SV and SL; click here to compare them. Transmission choices are a six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic. All-wheel drive comes only with the automatic, a pairing I tested in the Juke SV.
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Controls
Outside air circulation:
Push the air recirculation button to turn off the
indicator light on the button. The air flow is
drawn from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation:
Push the air recircu ...
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
The inside mirror is designed so that it automatically
dims during night time conditions and according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
vehicle following you. The automatic anti-glare
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Smart simplicity
"Distinctive, enjoyable and adaptable, the Nissan Cube will offer an
unmatched sense of 'smart simplicity'. It builds on a Cube DNA of individuality
and non-automotive style, and adds an enha ...