Time after time, a new car would come along and set hype in the automotive industry. And a year or season after that, a much fresher one would appear and eventually dethrone the previous model from the top. But in rare cases, some cars seem to have much more potential in them and their popularity and appeal echo for several years. And this is what you can also expect from Nissan Juke which was first globally introduced in 2010.
Constantly faced with tough competitions and labeled as one of the world’s leading company in the said industry, Nissan much like has the responsibility and pressure as well to come up with a unique or fresh if not the best breakthroughs in the industry. And so they did and it came in the shape of an SUV and sports car in one. Yes, that is what Nissan Juke’s design is all about – it combines the power and intimidating look of a sports utility vehicle at the bottom and the narrowness but sleek and elegant appeal of a sports car at the top. But is Nissan Juke worth every single dime as part of your investment for a car that you can always bring with you wherever you go?
Nissan Juke’s exterior design has gained mixed reactions from car enthusiasts and buyers alike. However, it is no doubt that the Juke has a great potential in grabbing a lot of attention. In fact, when it first introduced to the market last 2010, orders immediately came flooding in exceeding Nissan’s monthly target goal by a very huge gap. Instead of just exerting efforts to meet a monthly goal of at least 1,300 orders, Nissan Japan just had to deal with 10, 943 orders in the first month alone. And the figures even surged up proportionally in the following months. Furthermore, European and North American Nissan also had to deal with the same kind of stuff.
Because of such popularity, a lot of Nissan Juke reviews have braced the internet further boosting its worldwide popularity and catching even more attention from car buyers and enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. But has Nissan got to offer this time and prove to the world that their Juke is not a joke?
Although what matters most in getting a new car is its engine power, the looks still count big time. Of course, when driving your new car, you wouldn’t want to feel powerful and hip in the inside but kind of shy and awkward on the outside. Nissan Juke is not just about looking cool and being in the trend. The Juke is specially designed to be unique or different from the rest of the cars but with the capability to raise eye brows and turn heads as you go. Nissan Juke is a mini type SUV which can be easily noted by its huge wheels and the wide gap between them. But the upper part can show off with the same elegance as sports cars and luxury vehicles do.
But just like in most Nissan Juke reviews, you deserve to have at least a quick peek of the Juke’s engine performance and functionality. Although the Juke may come quite short in size, its engine is sheer power and the best choice you can ever desire for a mini SUV. Equipped with a 1.6 liter direct-injected turbo charged four cylinder engine, the Juke has more than enough potential to provide you with 188 hp and 177 pound-feet torque. With such engine the Juke can gain a speed of 97 km/h in as fast as 7 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h. The Juke also provides all drivers significant driving options as it comes either as a FWD or an AWD with a manual CVT. The Nissan Juke also boasts with pre-configured driver settings such as the Eco, Normal, and Sport modes with Eco displaying the least power and Sports testing the car’s limits.
As part of the Nissan Juke’s I-Con system, the Eco mode can be preferably used if you are just strolling around the traffic clogged streets of the city. Although such a mode can convert your car into a weaker engine, the power is still sufficient enough to provide you with a pleasantly driving. It also helps you travel a longer mile with your fuel and do your part for the environment at the same time. Among the three, the Sports mode provides optimum power and you can be pretty much confident that the Juke won’t let you down on any urban terrain challenge.
Riding with the Juke presents two different environments. The front window is wide open delivering a sense of control and power for the driver and a clear optimum view for the passenger in the front seat. The rear seats on the other hand will make you feel like being in a limousine with its slim rear side windows. Another important issue tackled among various Nissan Juke reviews is the total number of passengers the said SUV is able to accommodate and the level of comfort it can provide for a certain capacity. Basically, Nissan Juke can carry 5 medium sized passengers including the driver but could already come a little bit short on extra spaces for the passengers to freely stretch their arms and legs with a little exception to the driver and the passenger in the front seat. But for people with an above average physique, 4 is already a crowd.
When it comes to performance, design, and maneuverability, the Juke deserves to have at least an A rating. Although it may come a little short in interior spacing and entertainment technology but hey, aren’t we forgetting that it is a compact SUV? A lot of Nissan Juke reviews have already been published on and off the internet citing both the positive and negative that compose the overall potential of the Juke. However, all these reviews only prove one thing – that Nissan Juke is worth all the attention that it is getting and can far exceed everyone’s expectations.
