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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Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: The following lights come on brief ...

“Call”
(Speak name) A If you have stored entries in the phonebook, you can dial a number associated with a name and location. See “Phonebook” in this section to learn how to store entries. When p ...

iPod® player operation
Connecting iPod®: The USB outlet connector is located in the center console. Open the lid and connect the iPod® cable to the USB connector. The battery of the iPod® is charged while the co ...