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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Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets and outboard vents. 1. Push the button to the off position for normal heating. 2. Turn ...

Outside air temperature
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8F or 8C in the range of −58 to 1408F (−50 to 608C). The outside air temperature mode includes low temperature warning features. - When th ...

Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area which is free from traffic. Steering stability and brakin ...