Is New Nissan JUKE Better than the Old Model?

Nissan Juke, once an ugly frog, has been kissed by the prince of pretty.

The Looks:

Gone are the hideous bug-eyed DTRLs, a row of raised LED lights for daytime use. No gay driver in their right mind could possibly have sanctioned that awful face. Instead, there is a more subtle slash across the top of the circular lights. The Circular headlights are also LED, with a central orb flanked by three arms of bright white. There is more than a hint of 60’s retro about the front end.

The looks is a “signature”, rather than a complete pig’s breakfast.

Ti models get fat 19” alloys, giving Juke a boy-racer look, and I like it. Stick a little boxer 4-pot in, and happy days.

Although the body looks like it sits high, there is a mere 172mm of ground clearance, and with front-wheel-drive only, you won’t be going far afield. This is an URBAN crossover only.

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ABOVE: 2020 Nissan JUKE Ti

The Cabin

The interior feels luscious with scads of Alcantara and leather. It is supplemented by genuine fake leather, and hard touch points have sturdy hard plastic. The design eschews the previous in-your-face look that felt slightly cheap.

Rear seater’s space is cosy, and the low roofline makes you feels boxed in. Although leg room is decent with 4 tall passengers, a 6-footer will have his head dangerously close to the roof. A bouffant coiffeur would definitely leave product on the roof lining, and we know how hard that is to remove.

Front seats are a different kettle of fish.

Seats are comfy and supportive, with all manual adjustment. There is seat heating, and single zone climate control, both of which are extremely useful.

Aircraft-style eyeball vents direct air exactly where it is wanted. It gives the cockpit and proper driver-centric feel.

SEATING / APPOINTMENTS

• 6-way manual driver seat with 2-way manual lumbar
• 6-way manual front passenger seat with 2-way manual lumbar
• Black headliner
• 60/40 split folding 2nd-row seat
• Heated front seats
• Front centre armrest
• Leather-accented* steering wheel, shift knob and gear shift boot
• Black chrome headrest finisher
• Centre console and door trim with ambient lighting
• Black chrome centre console
• Black Alcantara® dashboard, knee pad, door panels and front armrest
• Soft pad meter visor

Gadgets:

The 8” touch screen homes all of the usual settings, and includes Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto.

You get Navigation built-in, and although there is voice control, I suspect you’d just use google or Siri via your phone. “Hey Siri” will bring up whatever command your apps will allow, and more apps are being added every day.

The switchgear is extremely easy to understand, so the user guide can stay in the glove box.

AUDIO / ENTERTAINMENT

• Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto®
• Voice Recognition
• AM/FM/CD/AUX audio system
• Bluetooth® audio streaming
• Digital radio (DAB+)
• Front USB charging/Audio input port
• Rear USB charging port
• 8 speaker Bose® Personal® Plus with headrest audio

COMFORT / CONVENIENCE

• 8″ colour touch-screen display
• Bluetooth® handfree phone system
• Steering wheel paddle shifters
• Rear parking sensors
• Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
• 12V power outlets (x1)
• Cup holders (x2) and bottle holders (x4)
• One-touch window control (front and rear) with remote operation
• Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
• Seat back pockets (x2)
• Illuminated mirror visors
• Satellite navigation with live traffic monitoring
• Auto air-conditioning
• Front parking sensors
• Intelligent Key® with push button engine start
• Rain-sensing front wipers
• Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Intelligent Cruise Control
• 7″ Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
• Drive Mode Selector (Sport/Standard/Eco)
• Follow me home headlights
• Illuminated JUKE kick plates

Safety:

There are the usual passive gizmos like seatbelts and generous padding, and a raft of airbags. But, it is the addition of Lane Trace and AEB that gave JUKE a 5 star rating.

SAFETY / SECURITY

• Driver and front passenger front impact SRS airbags
• Driver and front passenger side impact SRS airbags
• Front to rear SRS curtain airbags
• Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
• 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor front and rear seatbelts
• Child restraint anchorage (RH/LH isofix + tether and centre tether)
• Seatbelt reminder (front and rear)
• Alarm
• Intelligent Emergency Braking^ with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection
• Forward-Collision Warning^
• Lane Departure Warning^
• Blind Spot Warning^
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert^
• Intelligent Driver Alert^
• Active Speed Limiter
• Emergency Stop Signal
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Intelligent Lane Intervention^
• Tyre pressure monitoring system

What is JUKE like to drive?

As a city car, JUKE is a joy. The 360 camera is good quality with great resolution.

Once on the move, you’re in no doubt that you’re in a small lightweight car. JUKE is more a high-riding hatch than SUV, It drives like a car, a proper one at that.

The 1.0L turbo has 84kw/180Nm, and outs the power to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG-style automatic. There is no torque-steer to speak of. Although there is a “sport” driving mode, the performance is calm and quiet.

Steering feels light and responsive, and the ride is sensational. There is no doubt that it is firm, but you never feel thrown about. There are no nasty jarring sensations, and the cabin is extremely quiet.

Taking off at a set of lights takes just a little planning. The Stop/Start closes the engine off, and you restart if by lifting you foot off the brake. Even if you’ve turned Brake Hold on, the engine fires up and you’re ready to go.

The turbo takes a moment to spool up, but once it does, JUKE is a right little cracker.

You have to take it easy if you have to use the space-saver spare wheel, but other than that, the automatic rips through gears, and there are paddle-shifters too, but they-re best left alone. The system does a great job, especially in sport mode.

ECO mode pulls almost of the power for an even calmer, more gentle experience. Sure, it lowers you fuels usage slightly, but you feel like you’ve lapsed into a coma. Best leave that alone too.

The large central Digital Speedo will also display alternative data, but you’re going to want to leave it on Speed.

Conclusion:

I like the Ti for the premium feel of the cabin. $36,490 is a decent price considering the space and performance.

I like that it feels nippy, and the looks appeal to me. I particularly like the concealed rear door handles.

The drive is great and the ride, extremely smooth. Only the rough stuff got things a little untidy. However, meeting a bump in a high-speed corner didn’t upset JUKE, and I really could imagine a hot-hatch model.

Some won’t like the looks, but I’m sure a drive would assuage those concerns.

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Juke ST, ST+, ST-L, Ti

CONSUMPTIONS

• Fuel consumption, 5.8 (L/100km)
• CO₂ emission, 136 (g/km)

Recommended Fuel type 95RON

ENGINE

Fuel type -Petrol

Number of Cylinders – 3

Torque (Nm @ rpm) – 180 @ 2,400

Power (kW @ rpm) – 84 @ 5,250

Number of Gears – 7

Gear Box Type – Automatic (double clutch)

PERFORMANCE

• Fuel Supply – Direct Injection Gasoline – Turbocharged (DIG-T)
• Drive train – Front engine/Front-wheel Drive

WEIGHTS

• Kerb weight, (kg) 1,274
• Gross vehicle mass, (kg) 1,730

WEIGHT

• Maximum towing capacity braked (kg) 1,250
• Maximum towing capacity unbraked (kg) 648
• Cargo capacity with 2nd row upright (litres) 422
• Cargo capacity with 2nd row folded (litres) 1,305
• Fuel tank (litres) 46

DIMENSIONS in mm

• Exterior – Overall height 1,595
• Exterior – Overall length 4,210
• Exterior – Overall width (without mirrors) 1,800
• Exterior – Wheelbase 2,636
• Exterior – Track width (unladen) – front / rear 1,561 / 1,555
• Exterior – Turning Circle (m) 11
• Exterior – Ground clearance (minimum) 172
• Interior (1st / 2nd row) – Head room (front / rear) 996 / 948
• Interior (1st / 2nd row) – Leg room (front / rear) 1,049 / 843
• Interior (1st / 2nd row) – Shoulder room (front / rear) 1,357 / 1,320

SUSPENSION / STEERING

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Twist beam coil spring rear suspension
• Front and rear stabiliser bars

WHEELS / TYRES

• P225/45 R19 tyres
• Temporary Wheel
• 19″ x 7.5″ Akari alloy wheels