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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Safety
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Seatback pockets
Seatback pockets
The seatback pockets are located on the back of
the drivers and passengers seats. The pockets
can be used to store maps. ...
How to park with predicted course lines
WARNING:
- Always turn and check that it is safe to
do so before backing up. Always back
up slowly.
- Use the displayed lines as a reference.
The lines are highly affected by the
number of oc ...