of torque — and the exact same fuel - economy grades as
the standard JUKE.
You have to get the NISMO model with a turbocharged four, which drops fuel economy from 28/32 city / highway in
the standard Juke with a CVT to 25/31.
It's not available at all on
the standard Juke.
With 197 horsepower (up from
the standard Juke's 188) to haul around 2,930 pounds, the Juke NISMO actually sports a better power - to - weight ratio than the GTI — although the VW's 2.0 TSI engine is notoriously underrated at 200 horsepower.
It uses the same 1.6 - liter turbo four featured in
the standard Juke and Juke NISMO, but while it makes a none - too - shabby 188 horsepower and 177 lb. - ft.
The Stinger Edition is priced at $ 990 above the base price of
a standard Juke SV.
This is essentially the same powertrain that has been on offer in the Juke Nismo in the U.S. market, which received a bump of nine horses over
the standard Juke model via engine software calibration.
If this sounds good so far, know that the Juke NISMO and NISMO RS suffer the same lousy crash - test ratings as
the standard Juke, as well as cramped cargo capacity.
Less padding than
the standard Juke seats means less comfort for the long haul, while prominent bolsters on the seat bottoms and sides made getting in and out a continual challenge.
Compared to
the standard Juke, the most obvious visual change is the front fascia and grille, which have been modified to better control airflow to the engine.
The standard Juke style highlights are here — including a center console painted to match the bodywork — but they're buried under a mountain of trinketry that makes the RS look less like a performance car and more like something you'd drive in Mario Kart.
It's the same basic engine used in
the standard Juke, but Nismo reprogrammed the software, coaxing another 9 horsepower out of it, bringing the total up to 197 hp.
This ultimate JUKE includes unique engine, suspension, steering and brake tuning enhancements (versus the JUKE NISMO and
standard JUKE models).
The headlining change is that the Juke's 1.6 - liter turbo - four engine now produces 215 hp and 210 lb - ft of torque, up from 188 hp in
the standard Juke and 197 hp in the existing Nismo.
The six - speed manual transmission previously offered on front - wheel drive models is discontinued for
standard Juke S, SV, and SL models, though it still comes standard on the performance - oriented Juke Nismo and Nismo RS models.
The Nissan Juke Nismo, a tuned version of
the Standard Juke, is to be launched along side the much more outrageous Juke - R and DeltaWing at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Based on
the standard Juke Nismo, the special edition features the 197bhp turbocharged 1.6 - litre engine, which is transferred to the front wheels via a six - speed manual gearbox — with a 0 - 62mph time of 7.8 secs.
Not exact matches
Added content
standard across all grades of the ’15
Juke include integrated LED turn - signal repeaters on side mirrors,
standard intelligent key with push - button start, a rearview monitor, NissanConnect infotainment system with a 5 - in.
The ’15
Juke Nismo AWD adds
standard paddle shifters, previously only
standard on the
Juke Nismo RS AWD model.
The 2015 Nissan
Juke received a face lift and some changes to its turbo engine, as well as the addition of a backup camera, push - button start, and Bluetooth as
standard.
With a 60:40 folding rear bench also
standard, the Vitara can swallow 375 litres of luggage with the seats up, beating a key rival, the Nissan
Juke, by 23 litres.
Speaking of handling, the 2014 Nissan
Juke Nismo RS has been lowered compared to the
standard model, and it has additional chassis bracing.
As before, the
Juke Nismo RS features a tweaked version of the
Juke's
standard 1.6 DIG - T 190 power unit.
The
Juke rides on
standard 17 - inch aluminum - alloy wheels with P215 / 55R17 all - season tires.
Powering the
Juke is a
standard 1.6 - litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG)
The Kia Soul, Nissan
Juke, Fiat 500 and
standard Mini Hardtop grant pizzazz and more practicality for less money.
The
standard Suzuki three - year / 60, 000 - mile warranty applies to the Vitara, and it's the same cover as Nissan offers on the
Juke.
A continuously - variable automatic transmission is
standard with the nimble
Juke NISMO if you select all - wheel drive on the options sheet, but front - wheel drive models can be had with a six - speed manual.
The real kick in the pants is that, although the
Juke Nismo comes
standard with a hands - free Bluetooth phone system, with or without navigation, it doesn't have Bluetooth audio streaming in any form.
Beyond wild new
standard - order colors such as Solar Yellow and Cosmic Blue, a
Juke Color Studio lets buyers personalize the outside and inside with color packs (eight including red, white, black, yellow, electric blue and purple) for the outside rearview mirror caps, side sills, rear roof spoiler, outside door handles and interior trim.
You do have the consolation, however, of knowing a $ 33,835 Nissan
Juke loaded with every possible optional extra is only $ 135 more expensive than the most basic Audi Q3 on sale today, and nearly a grand cheaper than an entry - level BMW X1 (a car that doesn't even come with a reversing camera as
standard!)
Aside from the new 2018 Kicks crossover SUV, which replaces the
Juke, Nissan updates and upgrades its lineup of trucks, SUVs, and vans with new
standard equipment, expanded availability of important safety and infotainment systems, and a greater variety of Midnight Edition option packages.
Visually, the Nismo
Juke gets a handful of changes that separate it from the
standard model.
The 2017 Rogue Sport is a smaller version of the Rogue and slots in between the
Juke and
standard Rogue in Nissan's crossover lineup.
The 2017
Juke and the 2017 HR - V both offer a modicum of utility, but look at the figures, and you'll find that the
Juke actually doesn't offer any more space than your
standard small sedan.
I found the bigger assault on general comfort to be the Recaro seats, included as
standard in the
Juke Nismo RS.
The 2015 Nissan
Juke comes
standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, a rearview camera, active front head restraints, front - seat side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
The lightweight Nissan
Juke Nismo is outfitted with a turbocharged 1.6 - liter four - cylinder engine that delivers 197 horsepower and 181 lb - ft of torque, and if you stick with front - wheel drive you can stir the pot with a six - speed manual transmission (all - wheel drive models come
standard with a continuously - variable automatic).
The Nissan
Juke Shiro is ideal for those who want their
Juke to stand out even more than the
standard version.
From June 2014 there was a facelifted
Juke in showrooms, with extra safety kit (dubbed Safety Shield and including Around View, plus Blind Spot Warning), a new turbocharged 1.2 - litre petrol engine and extra
standard kit.
The 2015 Nissan
Juke's
standard engine gets 28 mpg city / 34 mpg highway (FWD, manual), 28/32 mpg (FWD, automatic), or 26/31 mpg (AWD, automatic).
Both the Kia Soul and Nissan
Juke offer the
standard five seats, though the 2017 Kia Soul also offers a bit more space than what the Nissan
Juke can keep up with.
Perhaps even better, all
Juke's will now come
standard with rear view cameras and keyless entry and go.
The
standard features of the Nissan
Juke S include 1.6 L I - 4 188hp engine intercooled turbo, 2 - speed CVT transmission with overdrive, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 17» aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, all - wheel drive.
Aside from the colorful special editions, the only major change to the
Juke for 2016 is the addition of
standard Siri Eyes Free voice control for iPhone users.
The 2015
JUKE gets a massive influx of
standard technologies, including the NissanConnect with Mobile Apps system, Bluetooth for hands - free calling and audio streaming, and the Intelligent Key with Push Button Start feature, and that's all complemented by restyled fascias and revised exterior lighting.
Already one of the most dramatically designed vehicles in the country, the 2015 Nissan
Juke gets a further style upgrade as part of its mid-cycle changes, also bolstering its list of
standard equipment.
Your first inclination when driving a crossover might not be to carve up the nearest switchback, but given the
Juke's already segment - straddling aptitude for cornering, the NISMO - provided suspension upgrades — composed of stiffer springs and shocks, and retuned electric power steering — allow for flatter cornering and higher limits on the
standard - issue summer rubber.
The 2011
Juke is available in eight models, each powered by a
standard 1.6 - liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG ™) Turbo engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb - ft of torque.
Powering
JUKE is a
standard 1.6 - liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG ™) Turbo, 16 - valve DOHC aluminum - alloy inline 4 - cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb - ft of torque.