Item: Used Nissan Juke 2019-present
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/used-review/n22465">Ford Puma</a> is a brilliant small SUV. It's quick, has really enjoyable handling, great fuel economy and efficiency, thanks in part to a clever mild-hybrid engine, and a large and very clever boot. It was our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/new-car-awards">What Car? Car of the Year</a> when it was new in 2020.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/used-review/n1003">Volkswagen T-Roc</a> is cute to look at, rides wonderfully, has plenty of space in its surprisingly funky interior, is refined at motorway speeds and comes with a really good infotainment system. It's extremely comfortable and particularly good at isolating you from noise and the outside world.&nbsp;

For similar money to a Juke, you could go for one of the best small SUVs around with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/used-review/n21831">Skoda Kamiq</a>. It's significantly more practical due to a huge amount of rear passenger space in comparison, and a big boot. The interior is also far smarter with nicer materials.

If you want something that's really good to drive, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/used-review/n17875">Seat Arona</a>&nbsp;is your best-value choice. There are more hard plastics used inside, but the driving position is spot on, and there are far more engine options to choose from.

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What is it like?

Ownership cost

Advice for buyers

Our recommendations

Alternatives

There haven't been any recalls announced so far for this generation of Juke, but we'll add any that are in due course.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/nissan">Nissan</a>&nbsp;as a manufacturer&nbsp;finished in a rather poor 27th place out of 31 other brands in our latest survey. The current Juke was&nbsp;too new at the time to have been included in that same survey.

The Juke comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, although this can be extended at extra cost. That's pretty average, and beaten by Renault and Hyundai with their five-year warranties, and Kia's cover, which stretches to seven years.&nbsp;

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-what-car-reliability-survey/n20042"> What Car? Reliability Survey</a> pages for more information.

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Hatchback

Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.

Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.

Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.

Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.

NISSAN

JUKE

The second-generation Nissan Juke is a fine and practical small SUV, but some of its rivals do things better

Used Nissan Juke 2019-present

<h3>MPG</h3>

With only one engine offered, the only difference in terms of fuel economy comes if you go for a manual or automatic. The manual is best with a combined figure of 47.9mpg, while the auto drops this back to 44.1mpg.

<h3>Car tax (VED)</h3>

All examples will be charged the current flat-rate fee for&nbsp;annual car tax.&nbsp;To find out more about the current <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">road tax costs, click here</a>.

<h3>Servicing</h3>

No Nissan Juke of this generation is old enough yet to qualify for the cheaper servicing that the brand offers for cars over five years of age, but you can set up a&nbsp;service plan&nbsp;online to help spread the cost of maintenance. Plans vary between two to four years and cost £19.99 per month for petrol models. Prices correct at the time of writing.

The Juke sits in insurance groups 13 or 14, depending on trim.

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The Juke is strong in some key areas, such as safety and equipment levels, but there are more rounded choices in the small SUV class. The Skoda Kamiq is one, and noticeably better if you’re looking for space or comfort, while the excellent Seat Arona should be cheaper to buy and far more exciting to drive.

Respectable savings can be made by going for a used Juke because prices for an&nbsp;early 2020 Visia start at £15,000. Better specced Acenta models can be found for £16,000, but to get our&nbsp;preferred N-Connecta model, you'll need to increase your budget to&nbsp;£16,500.

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<h3>Engine</h3>

There's only one engine option to go for, so the only thing to add here is whether to go for an automatic or a manual. Our advice is to avoid the auto because even though it allows full stop and go functionality when adaptive cruise control is fitted, it isn't as good as the manual to drive.

<h3>Specification</h3>

Acenta is as low as you should go because the entry-level Visia has steel wheels - in this day and age! That being said, the mid-range N-Connecta model is perhaps the best value because it adds valuable extras such as sat-nav.

Our favourite <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/nissan">Nissan</a> Juke: 1.0 DiG-T N-Connecta manual&nbsp;

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Running costs that won’t break the bank </li> <li>Generous kit</li> <li>Pokey engine and tidy handling</li> <li>Spacious interior</li> <li>Boot big enough to cope with family life</li></ul>

The car-buying public has fallen in love with small SUVs, or crossovers as they’re often called, with thousands turning away from conventional hatchbacks in favour of something that rides that little bit higher.

The original baby SUV is the Nissan Juke, which remains a popular choice, but there are plenty of better rivals to consider instead. We’d recommend you look at either the Ford Puma or Skoda Kamiq, because they offer&nbsp;a great blend of practicality and value that keeps them&nbsp;clear of the opposition. Equally, if you’ve got more money to spend, the Audi Q2 and Volkswagen T-Roc&nbsp;are both fine choices.&nbsp;

Small SUV

This is a small SUV that will have been used by families so check for any wear and tear on the seat trims and plastics. Check the alloy wheels for damage, and make sure the electrics all work as they should.&nbsp;

Despite their diminutive size, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/small-suv">small SUVs</a>&nbsp;have been hugely popular, with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/juke/hatchback/used-review/n785">original Nissan Juke</a> being one of the most prominent&nbsp;choices. Thing is, it had a number of flaws that made it hard to recommend,&nbsp;plus numerous rivals arrived during its tenure, such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/used-review/n17875">Seat Arona</a>,&nbsp;that beat the Juke&nbsp;in almost all areas.&nbsp;This latest Juke, however,&nbsp;is a huge improvement over what went before, and can be had for thousands less than a brand new one.

There's nothing overly complicated regarding engines because there's only one: a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol. To begin with, it had 115bhp, but this was dropped to 112bhp for 2021 onwards to improve emissions. A choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/which-type-of-automatic-gearbox-should-i-buy/n17022#4">dual-clutch automatic</a> is available.

Thankfully the trim level choices are a little more diverse. Entry-level Visia has a basic infotainment system comprising of a DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity, but at least LED headlights are standard, as is <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-new-car-technology-that-could-save-your-life/n17548#9">lane-keep assistance</a> and traffic sign recognition. Acenta is probably a better bet with smart-looking&nbsp;17in alloys, an 8in infotainment system with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a>, and a rear-view camera.

Mid-range N-Connecta steps things up with sat-nav, climate control and keyless entry and start. Top-tier&nbsp;Tekna and Tekna+ both have 19in alloys, a 360deg camera system, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-new-car-technology-that-could-save-your-life/n17548#8">blindspot monitoring</a>, rear-cross traffic alert, heated front seats and a Bose sound system. The only difference between them&nbsp;is that Tekna+ has two-tone paint.

Performance is similar to most rivals' 1.0-litre engines, but many of those said competitors also offer a greater choice of more powerful alternatives. Still, the handling is safe and surefooted, even if the steering could be a little quicker and more precise. Stick with smaller 17in alloys in order to have a more comfortable time,&nbsp;because the bigger 19in wheels bring out the worst in its busy ride, which isn't a patch on the more compliant <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/used-review/n21831">Skoda Kamiq</a>.&nbsp;Wind and road noise are also greater than you'll find in a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/used-review/n1003">Volkswagen T-Roc</a>.

Inside, the driving position is easy to set right, and the interior materials, especially on the higher-end trims, are&nbsp;pleasingly plush with swish features including Alcantara trim on the dashboard and seats, gloss black plastics and chrome-rimmed air vents.&nbsp;

There's a decent driving position thanks to a steering wheel that now can be adjusted both in and out, as well as up and down. Leg&nbsp;and head room are fine for those in the front, but head room is merely sufficient in&nbsp;the back for tall people, and they may have to duck to get in due to the sloping roofline. Weirdly, the boot is almost as big as that of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/used-review/n804">Nissan Qashqai</a>, but a Kamiq, T-Roc and even the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/used-review/n22465">Ford Puma</a> beat the Juke for luggage capacity.&nbsp;

If you're interested in finding a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/nissan/juke?nearlynew=true&amp;used=true&amp;yearFrom=2020">used Juke</a>, or any of the other <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/category/small-suv">small SUVs</a>&nbsp;mentioned here, head over to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">Used Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages to find lots of cars listed for sale.

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