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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Rear power sun shade (if so equipped)
The rear sun shade operates when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. The rear sun shade switch is located on the front console. - To raise the sun shade, push the upper side of ...

Precautions on booster seats
WARNING If a booster seat and seat belt are not used properly, the risk of a child being injured in a sudden stop or collision greatly increases: – Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt i ...

Passenger compartment
Passenger compartment 1. Cargo cover* 2. Coat hooks 3. Ceiling light 4. Door armrest — Power window switch — Power door lock switch 5. Sun visors 6. Moonroof* 7. Front map light ...