nfpgasmask
Adventurer
You are absolutely right. My VX, ten years old this year, and STILL I get comments about it EVERYWHERE I go, at least weekly. Way ahead of its time.
Bart
Nissan Juke
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You are absolutely right. My VX, ten years old this year, and STILL I get comments about it EVERYWHERE I go, at least weekly. Way ahead of its time.
Bart
Rumors are circulating that Nissan engineers have shoehorned the 400+ HP V6 and all wheel drive from the Nissan GT-R under the Juke bodywork. Sounds like they want to go rally racing in Europe. Details coming next week.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/officially-confirmed-nissan-preparing.html
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/officially-confirmed-nissan-preparing.html
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
My daily email from Autoweek said they were building 2 of them with the GTR drivetrain.
My wife really likes the Juke and would like to replace her '04 Escape with one next year. Her Escape has been a great vehicle with 215k on it. I told her the Juke is smaller but will have more get up and go and probably knock down a little better mileage.
Anyone drive one yet?
Warn Industries
Supporting Vendor
FYI, I've got one for review on my personal blog, Subcompact Culture. Full review will come out soon. I actually really like it.
http://www.subcompactculture.com/2011/10/in-driveway-2011-nissan-juke-sl-awd.html
- Andy
http://www.subcompactculture.com/2011/10/in-driveway-2011-nissan-juke-sl-awd.html
- Andy
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
Got this link today:
http://www.autoweek.com/article/201...n_the_Juke-R__Video&utm_campaign=awdailydrive
http://www.autoweek.com/article/201...n_the_Juke-R__Video&utm_campaign=awdailydrive
Warn Industries
Supporting Vendor
It's looks are certainly polarizing. It's not too great on gas either, despite its 25/30 EPA rating. I barely got 20 MPG during my week with the Juke.
- Andy
- Andy
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
I am guessing it is a similar situation to when I had my '02 WRX new that was supposed to get @ 24 mpg. I couldn't keep my foot out of the turbo thus the real mileage was @15.
Frankspinz
Adventurer
I like it when a manufacturer does something different. So it's no surprise I love the Juke. It is a little small for my needs a too expensive. I test drove one and must say it is a lovely spirited drive. The interior is as funky as the exterior and some thecnical elements are radical also ... It is a hate it or love it !
Edmunds Inside Line blog editors had a Nissan Juke SL (the all wheel drive version) for a year. The Juke proved to be entertaining, particularly on dirt or gravel roads. The editors drove it like they stole it for 18,000 miles. Result: 22 mpg average, and 2 worn out tires. Their report is here
http://www.insideline.com/nissan/juke/2011/2011-nissan-juke-sl-awd-long-term-test.html
http://www.insideline.com/nissan/juke/2011/2011-nissan-juke-sl-awd-long-term-test.html
BigAl
Expedition Leader
Bummer, I like the looks of it. I'd like to see one with a roof rack and 2 boats. Our 08 CRV get 25 mpg on average.
Warn Industries
Supporting Vendor
Really, I loved driving it, even thought it had the CVT. If you could get it with AWD and a manual transmission, I would consider selling body parts for one. Okay, maybe not, but it would be more desirable. Really fun, different ride.
- Andy
Rattler
Thornton Melon's Kid
Just so everyone is aware, the Juke platform is the same as what is used in the Versa. I got my wife a brand new Versa in 08 (thats what she wanted) and the car is a piece of junk. Drivetrain problems, fuel system problems, electrical problems, horrible rattles, and the suspension components are flimsy. I would highly recommend staying away from any vehicle based off of this platform.
