| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Juke |
| Style | S 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $18,960 |
| Options on test vehicle | None |
| As-tested MSRP | $19,710 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,599cc (98cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 188 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 177 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Pulley-regulated continuously variable transmission with console shifter with sport mode |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent twist beam-axle |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle RS-A |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P215/55R17 98V |
| Tire size, rear | P215/55R17 98V |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7 inches front -- 17-by-7 inches rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.9 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.9 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.7 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.5 @ 89.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 123 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 66.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.83 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.2 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 76.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 70.9 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | With trac on and in Drive, the CVT seems to take its time reaching redline; in manual mode the rpm ramps up much quicker (6,000 rpm by 40 rather than 60 mph). But the faux "shifts" eliminate most advantage gained. Best run was manual until redline then shifting back to Drive for remainder of run. A little noisy, but not like it's going to throw a rod -- sporty. |
| Braking comments | Medium-effort pedal, some initial wander to the right but average performance otherwise. Adequate fade resistance. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: With ESC off the Juke is shockingly, rewardingly willing to be chucked between the cones. Easy to place next to a cone, then lift gas to rotate, then back on throttle. Repeat. This sort of dexterity is usually found in a Mazda 3 or Mini Cooper. With ESC on, only slight corrections are made and control is quickly returned to the driver. Excellent ESC. Skid pad: With ESC off, the Juke responds well to throttle, altering course and balancing between understeer and mild oversteer. Well-tuned system. With ESC on, the system pulls down throttle to mitigate understeer. Steering feel is slightly springy and comfortably weighted. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Temperature (°F) | 81 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 33 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.6, H/C |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,931 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 63.6/36.4 |
| Length (in.) | 162.4 |
| Width (in.) | 69.5 |
| Height (in.) | 61.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 99.6 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 59.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.1 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 36.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 53.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 51.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 10.5 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 35.9 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited mileage |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
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