Nissan JUKE Ti: The SUV That Can Drive on Any Terrain!
This is the Ti, which is the most expensive model in the Juke lineup, which also includes the ST, which is the entry-level model and can be purchased for $27,990 before on-roads fees; the ST+, which costs $30,740; the STL, which costs $33,940; and the STL+, which costs $35,140.
Our test car is a Juke Ti called "Energy Orange," which retails for the same price as a regular Ti at $36,490 but replaces the normal Ti's black Alacantara decor with orange and black contrasting leather-accented upholstery.
All versions of the Juke are driven by a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 84 kW and 180 Nm of torque. The front wheels are driven by a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
When you push the start button, the Juke emits a throaty engine noise and has a contrasting orange and black trim. This gives the Juke a type of daring attitude, which is more similar to what you get with certain spirited hatchbacks than with compact SUVs.
When you get into the driver's seat of the Juke Ti, you immediately get a sporting vibe thanks to the well-bolstered sports seats that give outstanding support for the back, hips, and beneath the thighs. There are no powered settings, but since they seem to have been shaped just for you, the only changes that are necessary are for the height and the reach.
There are several padded surfaces throughout the interior, including those on the doors, dashboard, and center console. The inside does not have a lot of storage space; the center console just has a little bin and a place for you to set down and plug in your phone. However, the door bins are rather roomy for the most part.
It is encouraging to see that Nissan has adopted Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, but Nissan's own infotainment interface still seems a little dated and isn't as intuitive as those found in rivals such as the Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-3. The 8.0-inch infotainment screen is big enough in this cozy cockpit. As a component of the high-quality Bose audio system, speakers that are built in the headrest are positioned in such a way that they provide excellent surround sound.
The rear seats have enough legroom for a light SUV, but the coupe-style roofline, which looks wonderful from the outside especially with the concealed rear door handles, does restrict the amount of headroom that can be found in the back. It also leads in rear windows that are tiny, which restricts passengers' side visibility. Additionally, passengers don't get much of a view out the front of the vehicle.
Although the backrests of the back seats are comfy, the bench itself is relatively small, which means that taller passengers won't have much support under their thighs. Although there is a seatbelt in the middle position, it will be quite difficult to accommodate three individuals of any size in that seat.
The rear seats fold down in a 60:40 configuration to reveal a large trunk that has a maximum capacity of 422 liters. This is an increase of 68 liters over the previous model and 158 liters over the CX-3. Under the floor of the trunk is a spare wheel that folds up to conserve room. If you need to haul even more, there is a useful 1250 kilogram braked towing capability, and the capacity can be increased to 1305 liters by folding down the rear seats.
If you aren't cautious, the plastic parcel shelf that rises with the tailgate has a very rough edge (at least in the vehicle we reviewed), and this edge has the potential to give you a severe cut on the face if you bump against it. This is something that should be mentioned.
The 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine in the Juke has an official combined fuel consumption rating of only 5.8 liters per hundred kilometers, and the service intervals are every year or 20,000 kilometers. There is a warranty that covers the Nissan Juke for a period of five years and unlimited kilometers.
------------------ Contents of this video --------------------
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Fuel consumption
4:58 - Boot space
6:47 - Interior
9:38 - Sound system test
16:29 - Engine bay
