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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Cup holders
Front Adjust the cup holder size by turning the adjustment knob and sliding the cup holder divider to the desired position. ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder ...

Rear seat air conditioner (if so equipped)
The rear seat passengers can adjust the climate control system using the climate controls in the rear armrest panel. 1. AUTO button. 2. button. 3. switch. For information on canceling the re ...

Heater operation
Heating: This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. 1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control ...