It is what? If you believe the marketing, the Nissan Juke is a supermini-cum-SUV-cum-coupe. This vehicle has a 1.6-liter petrol turbocharged engine, four-wheel drive, and a CVT gearbox, making it the top model. The price is P20,345. Tech highlights? With 37 mpg and 175 g/km of emissions, the 1.6 DiG-T (direct injection, turbocharged) engine produces 187 horsepower and 177 lb ft of torque. According to certain sources, the upcoming Renaultsport Clio will use an engine very comparable to this one. Another all-wheel-drive option is Nissan’s “All-Mode 4×4-i” system, which features lateral torque vectoring. The split of torque can be created side-to-side across the rear axle as well as front and back, with up to 50% going to the back wheels. Torque distribution to the outer rear wheel can be increased in corners to reduce understeer and aid in the car’s turning by keeping an eye on the vehicle’s speed, wheel speed, gear position, steering angle, lateral G-forces, and yaw rate. Either of the two rear wheels can get half of the engine’s total potential torque. How is driving like? It’s enjoyable. The Juke feels light on its feet despite weighing nearly a ton and a half, and the light but darting steering gives it reactions similar to some of the best warm hatchbacks. It doesn’t have an abundance of feel and input, but there is enough engagement to satisfy the majority of ardent drivers because to the high ground clearance and light pedals. Although brilliantly ingenious on theory, the four-wheel-drive system seemed unneeded because a front-driven Juke we’ve drove with the same engine felt quite identical in terms of dynamics. The sole available powertrain for this 4WD variant is a CVT automatic, but that automobile also has a six-speed manual gearbox. The Juke’s manual mode isn’t great, though it’s far from the worst of its kind, and when the gimmicky Dynamic Control System is set to Sport, the car hangs onto revs and annoys you with the customary CVT drone. You’re left begging for a straightforward manual because every other component feels nice. The engine is fantastic, offering plenty of torque when needed and refinement when desired, although once more it feels a little constrained by the transmission. What is the difference? The Juke appears larger than it is, so if you’re looking for a car that’s both practical and SUV-like, seek elsewhere. It has the appearance and “feel-good” factor of rivals like the Mini Cooper, Alfa Romeo Mito, Citroen DS3, and others. And if you enjoy the latter, it offers a lot of the former. Anything else I need to understand? This Juke is unquestionably the least popular in the line, despite being the most technically fascinating and dynamically promising of the bunch. Only 3% of Jukes are anticipated to be sold in this trim when they leave the showroom. The roughly PS3K less expensive fwd manual 1.6 DiG-T is more endearing as well as more enjoyable thanks to its excellent gearbox.
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We examine how well the 197 horsepower Nissan Juke Nismo’s top-spec model compares to less expensive counterparts.
Even though the Juke Nismo is a funky hot hatch alternative, this gearbox makes it far less compelling. While the four-wheel drive improves the vehicle’s handling, the CVT degrades performance and makes the engine whine loudly while accelerating. By all means, choose a Juke Nismo; just not this one.
The Juke Nismo, the first vehicle under Nissan’s sporty Nismo brand, has made its formal debut in the UK. The top-of-the-line four-wheel-drive vehicle with a CVT automatic transmission was made available to us after we had tested the front-wheel-drive manual variant.
Unlike dual-clutch automatics, which are typically faster than manual automobiles, CVTs aren’t typically associated with good performance.
This is the case with this Juke, which clocks an 8.2 second pace from 0 to 62 mph, four tenths slower than the manual variant. When you floor the throttle, you feel a pause before the car drives away and the engine revs flare.
If you leave it in automatic, the fast reflexes you anticipate will simply never happen, and the engine will continue to loudly rev like a hand dryer. Things get a little better if you put the box in manual mode and manually change through the seven “gears.”
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This debate of AWD/4X4/4WD got me wondering about marketing jargon and semantics.
Regardless of marketing, the 2017 Cherokee sure appears to have all-wheel drive to me: Jeep’s 4×4 systems capabilities
Since the Juke’s “AWD” system is actually an on-demand 4WD system and Jeep may label their AWD system a “4X4”, I believe we have free reign to do the same for the Juke.
The Juke has a front-wheel-drive (FWD) system with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system that “redirects up to 50% of engine torque to the rear wheels based on input from a variety of sensors (steering angle, yaw rate, accelerating, braking)” Up to the rear diff, the rear drive shaft is only occasionally engaged. Whether or not that drive shaft will transfer any power is determined by the rear diff. The AWD Juke essentially has a rod running down the middle of the car that is continually spinning, but the rear gets no power if the rear differential isn’t engaged, which happens the majority of the time.
A rear diff with clutches to regulate L/R engagement DOES exist in the AWD juke. Nowadays, the majority of AWD vehicles use the same configuration, which is 100% forward until slippage is detected, at which point they can switch to 50% of the rear. The traction control system also manages the independent rear L/R control, which will divert power from a skidding wheel. When you switch the information on the dash board to the AWD transfer diagram, you can watch all of this happen in real time. During normal driving, you hardly ever notice power to either side of the rear.
The trailhawk has locking diff, 4HIGH, and 4LOW engagement settings. The Trailhawk is simply AWD if those options are not engaged. I’ve climbed through sand that was loose and up a 3 foot sand break using the locking diff and 4 low. Without those modes activated, the trailhawk was stuck. Therefore, I assert that the Juke would have been stuck there if it lacked true 4×4 capability. Because an AWD system won’t do that, a locking diff allows the system to keep spinning both tires regardless of their traction.
Edit: The Trailhawk’s 4×4 mechanism is Active Drive Lock:
The Jeep(r) Active Drive Lock 4×4 System, which is always engaged, can take the Cherokee Trailhawk(r) on incredible excursions. When greater traction is required, the system’s detaching rear 4WD axle automatically engages. For full off-road capability, the two-speed transmission has a locking rear axle and low range.
Use when:
High range: All road surfaces, including sand or gravel, as well as icy or snow-covered pavement. Low range: Driving maneuvers, complex situations, and circumstances where more torque is beneficial (e.g. pulling a boat trailer out of water).
Japanese Juke
The sporty small car known as the subcompact Nissan Juke notifies people that you stick out from the crowd. It stands out amid little crossovers and has various priorities, therefore it’s eccentric. How unusual was it to be Latvia’s Car of the Year for 2014?
Other popular crossovers include the Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Chevrolet Trax, and Fiat 500X. However, the Juke’s attitude helps it to sell well. The three-door Hyundai Veloster or perhaps the Kia Soul may pose a greater threat to it. Or you may choose a Juke if you desire a Mazda MX-5 but require a hatchback.
The Juke blurs genre lines. It is dubbed a daring urban sport cross by Nissan. It does incorporate urban crossover with action, performance, and unconventional design. Like a sports vehicle, the cabin is cramped and the suspension is harsh.
A continuously variable (CVT) transmission is standard equipment on the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder base engine, which produces 188 horsepower. A 6-speed manual transmission is also an option.
The purpose of Juke’s front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive is to improve its handling and traction on roads rather than to make it an off-road vehicle. However, all-wheel drive allows you to use it for sports or camping as well as on the beach or in the winter.
The Nismo RS, another strong competitor in the hot hatch market, with 215 horsepower.
Driving modes, part of Nissan’s I-CON control system, are included as standard on all Juke S versions and upwards. The level of ferocity in the steering, throttle, and gearbox responses is chosen by the driver. Driver choice: performance or economy.
With front-wheel drive, the Juke achieves 30 mpg combined and 28/32 city/highway mpg at maximum economy. It’s interesting that the 6-speed manual achieves 34 mpg Highway with metal gears engaging rather than slipping belts. All-wheel drive costs 2 mpg less but is still worthwhile, unless you live in the South and only commute to work every day.
Don’t crash into a telephone pole because the Juke performs poorly in the small front overlap test. The Juke receives the highest Good ratings from the IIHS in all tests save from that one, when it received the lowest grade of Poor. Juke has a five-star rating for side-impact crashworthiness from the NHTSA, so it’s better to T-bone someone if you’re going to crash one. Four ratings for rollover resistance but only three stars in the frontal crash test.
Performance & Technical Specification Summary for Nissan Juke 1.6 Turbo 4×4
From 2010 to 2018, this Nissan Juke 1.6 Turbo 4×4 was made. It is a front-engined, five-door compact SUV with four-wheel drive and five seats. The Juke 1.6 Turbo 4×4’s turbocharged 1.6 Liter 16v Inline 4 gasoline engine has 187 horsepower and can reach 62 mph in 8.4 seconds before topping out at 124 mph. It has a curb weight of 3142 pounds, gets an average fuel economy of 31.0 mpg, and has a range of 409 miles between fill-ups of its 13.2 gallon fuel tank. It has a choice of a CVT automatic transmission or a 6 speed manual transmission. The maximum cargo capacity is 959 lbs, and there is 8.9 cubic feet of luggage room that can be increased to 27.8 cubic feet for heavier loads. Last revised on July 20, 2019.
Is there a Nissan Juke with 4WD?
One of the first tiny crossovers to hit the market was the Nissan Juke SUV. Although the driving position is elevated, it handles like a car. In order to keep the Juke looking modern, Nissan gave it a facelift in 2014.
You can receive features like the smart Connect sat-nav system, a reversing camera, automatic wipers, keyless entry, heated front seats, and power folding door mirrors if you choose the Nissan Juke Tekna.
Despite being the slowest model in the lineup, the 1.5-liter diesel Nissan Juke is also the most cost-effective and makes more sense than the swift 1.6-liter DIG-T petrol. The Juke’s soft, bouncy suspension doesn’t provide a comfortable ride and causes the vehicle to body lean excessively when turning. Only one Juke is available with four-wheel drive, therefore it is advisable to keep the other versions on the road rather than off it.
There aren’t many vehicles on the roads that resemble the Nissan Juke’s striking appearance. Due to its modest size and reversing camera, the Nissan Juke Tekna is simple to park and easy to drive about town. The Juke also receives a satellite navigation system in Tekna form, which should make locating locations simple. Although the Nissan Juke’s boot is quite modest for an SUV at just 250 liters, it is also quite affordable to purchase and offers the practicality of a five-door hatchback body style. Some contemporary city automobiles can surpass that number.
The Nissan Juke is a seriously flawed vehicle. Although the upright driving posture of the Juke gives the driver a good perspective of the road, it comes at the expense of the Juke’s poor aerodynamics, which prevent it from matching the economy provided by more traditional cars of the same price. Despite being the most economical engine in the lineup, the 1.5-liter diesel is also a rather slow engine. Because it is neither comfortable nor particularly effective at containing body lean in the corners, the car’s handling is also impaired. Being only 250 liters in size, the boot isn’t very practical.
- Aluminum wheels
- foldable back seats
- sensors for tire pressure
- frontal fog lamps
- climate control in cars
- driving wheel made of leather
- front chairs with heat
- electrified front windows
- only one CD player
- Stereo AUX input
- Radio DAB
- cruising mode
- Sat nav
- Stop/Start
- Auto-cleaning wipers
- camera for reverse
- sports benches
- Electric back windows
- Bluetooth
- Metallic color
Even though the Nissan Juke isn’t especially enjoyable to drive, customers should choose the 1.5-liter diesel since it offers better fuel efficiency than the faster petrol.