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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Cleaning interior
This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning is required use mild soap and water. However if mild soap and water won’t clean the center c ...

Regulatory Information
FCC Regulatory information CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCCs RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage th ...

Having the system learn the user’s voice
1. Press the SETTING button on the instrument panel, select the “Others” key on the display. 2. Select the “Voice Recognition” key. 3. Select the “Speaker Adaptation” key. 4. Select ...