New Nissan Juke Overview

Seen as a trailblazer for the Japanese carmaker, the Juke managed to place the high-riding comfort of an SUV within reach of buyers that don’t have an SUV budget. The same can be said for the new Nissan Juke, but this time we are seeing a new range of trims and styling upgrades. 

While this second-generation model still trades on its distinctive and recognisable looks, Nissan is now offering a larger interior, a roomier boot and a plethora of impressive tech. Nissan and many industry experts give the Juke acclaim for starting the supermini-sized SUV craze sweeping the automotive industry. Of course, the original Juke wasn’t the first EVER, but it certainly kickstarted the market and rejuvenated the Nissan brand. 

Of course, being a trailblazer comes with consequences. Those consequences are a seemingly endless list of copycats and competition. The rivals to the new Nissan Juke include class favourites such as the Skoda Kamiq, Ford Puma and Peugeot 2008. The new Nissan Juke has increased in popularity due to its eye-catching looks and impressive trims. From the still stylish entry level to the impressive Nissan Juke Tekna trim, drivers are impressed by the comfort and style offered at every level.  But take a closer look at the Juke and see for yourself.

The Body, Interior Layout and Finish

In terms of shape and size, the overall look of the Juke has been modernised. The second-gen Juke has been granted trefoil LED headlights and a giant arrowhead imprinted into the front door skin. While Nissan could have taken the easy approach and designed a bigger and boxier body, they didn’t. Rather, the increase in length is smaller than the 10cm growth in the wheelbase which makes it short enough to park easily and lighter to handle.

With the wheels being strategically placed further into the corners, the overall size of the body has been boosted. Taking advantage of this stronger stance, the interior and cabin of the new Juke offer a lot of space for even the tallest of passengers (not to mention plenty of space for child seats). The front of the Juke’s cabin offers standard yet spacious storage with a glovebox, decently-sized door bins, a small central cubby under the armrest and two cupholders.

Like most features in the new Nissan Juke, the modern infotainment screen sits high and proud. The screen and features are easy to use and all models feature sat-nav and smartphone connectivity in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A clever new feature that the previous Juke models didn’t include is the mobile app that allows drivers to lock and unlock the car as well as pre-load destinations into the built-in sat-nav. The clever app also allows for monitoring consumables such as tyre pressures and fuel level remotely.

Engine and Drive

Look under the Juke’s bonnet, and you will find similarities between that and the Micra and Renault Clio. However, the new Juke features a hybrid engine. The only full combustion powertrain is a three-cylinder petrol edition in which the drive is front-wheel.

The hybrid option boats a 93bhp 1.6-litre 4cyl petrol engine connected to a 48bhp electric motor for a total of 141bhp. Since both of those engine units were built by Nissan, the Japanese brand states that the hybrid setup offers 25 per cent more power with 20 per cent better fuel economy. The impressive hybrid setup isn’t the standard that you’ll find in rivals. In this model, Renault used some F1 technology while developing this system and supplied Nissan with a small high-voltage starter generator electric motor as a result. Alongside the motor, the setup features an extremely complex clutchless dog-type gearbox that has four gears for the internal combustion engine and two for the larger electric motor. 

While the Juke isn’t uncomfortable to drive in any sense, many experts recommend opting for the 16-inch or 17-inch wheels on the Nissan Juke Tekna or Tekna+ trims.

Is the Nissan Juke a Good Car?

The list of lease deals for the Nissan Juke is very reasonable, no matter the trim. With the overall success and popularity of the Juke, tied with the full five-star Euro NCAP crash test safety rating, it seems that nothing can knock this supermini-sized SUV off the top spot. 

All Juke models get autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and lane-departure warning as standard. For those investing in the higher trims, models also feature the ProPilot system, which can take control of the throttle, braking and steering under certain conditions. The new Nissan Juke also comes with six airbags and the outer two rear seats come with Isofix child seat attachments. Check out our comparison page today for the latest Nissan Juke lease offers from trusted UK dealerships.

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