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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NISSAN Voice Recognition System (if so equipped)
NISSAN Voice Recognition allows hands-free
operation of the systems equipped on this vehicle,
such as phone and vehicle information.
There are two voice recognition modes of operation
available ...
Vehicle loading information
- It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area inside the vehicle.
In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
- Do not allow peopl ...
Checking engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to ...