Nissan Juke Crossover 1.6T Tekna 4WD auto 5dr Review

For This smooth and refined engine gives enough performance to make the car fun to drive, if not quite a hot hatch.

Against This model is too dear - you can get bigger 4x4 crossovers for less. You also have to get used to hearing a bit of turbo whine.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

The luxuries may look attractive, but at this price, this 4WD model is a step too far for a Juke.

What Car? readers say

4.125

Key facts

0–60mph: 8.4 secs
Top speed: 124 mph
Average mpg: 37.2
Tank range: 376 miles

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The full Nissan Juke review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Decent, if no hot hatch
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Sharp handling entertains
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some road noise and diesel is grumbly
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Good value, but not overly economical
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Cabin plastics are disappointing
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
An impressive showing
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Stylish, but adjustment is limited
Space & Practicality
2 out of 5 stars
Awkward to get in; not that spacious
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Well kitted out – and you can personalise it

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Nissan Juke is aimed at people who want to stand out, so there are lots of optional extras to help you personalise your car. Even the standard equipment is pretty generous, though.

Entry-level Visia cars come with alloy wheels, air-conditioning, electric windows, stability control and six airbags. Meanwhile Acenta spec adds climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, an iPod socket and Nissan’s Dynamic Control System. A Tekna model with leather trim, satellite-navigation, a reversing camera and a keyless system completes the line-up, but we’d avoid this because it makes the Nissan Juke a bit pricey.

Three engines are available – 115bhp 1.6 and 188bhp 1.6 turbo petrols and a 109bhp 1.5 diesel. We haven’t driven the 115bhp petrol yet, but it’s likely to be the pick of the range because it’s significantly cheaper than the other engines and averages a respectable 44.8mpg.

Reader test team says:

Nissan Juke Crossover 1.6 Acenta Premium Pack 5dr

I downsized but wanted something eye catching and not extortionate in price. The Juke stood out as fitting the bill and I got mine in November 2011. …

John Ferguson

4 out of 5 stars