Is the 2012 Nissan Juke a good car?
I purchased my 2012 Nissan Juke new and have loved the look, feel and reliability of this vehicle until a few days ago. I have taken care of the vehicle and have lower than average miles on it.
What kind of transmission does a Nissan Juke have?
When equipped with Nissan’s “intelligent” all-wheel-drive package, the Juke gains a torque-vectoring setup and a CVT transmission usually found only in much more expensive vehicles. The system is able to route power front to rear as well as side to side at the rear axle.
How big is the back of a Nissan Juke?
Of course, if the ride includes just you and one other person, the 60/40 split-folding rear seats can be laid flat to create 35 cubic feet of space, more than enough to fit all of your toys. Our one gripe with the Juke’s layout pertains to the USB port at the front of the center console.
What’s the target market for a Nissan Juke?
Filled with cool visual design elements, the Juke definitely has a youthful audience as its target market, but as Nissan has learned from the Juke’s unexpectedly brisk sales, people of all ages who appreciate clever design are drawn to this car.
Is there an air bag in a Nissan Juke?
No airbag deployed. Nissan says if the seat belt works ( as stated in the owner’s manual), then the air bag may or may not deploy. Everybody but Nissan thinks it should have deployed. Ripped muscles, whiplash, severe concussion.
Is there a free filter on a Nissan Juke?
No free filter included. 3/13/17 addition: A different car ran a stop sign across 6 lanes of traffic, directly in front of the Juke, while the Juke was going 40mph. No airbag deployed. Nissan says if the seat belt works ( as stated in the owner’s manual), then the air bag may or may not deploy. Everybody but Nissan thinks it should have deployed.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn’t yet tested the 2012 Nissan Juke, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has–and it’s given the pert little crossover its Top Safety Pick award. We’ll update this review when more data is available from the federal agency.
What kind of engine does a Nissan Juke have?
There’s just one engine offered in the 2012 Nissan Juke, a a 188-horsepower, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with direct injection. It’s an amazing piece of engineering, spinning all that power from such small displacement. It’s also spunky in the lightweight Juke, though it requires drivers to rev it hard, and often.
Is the navigation system on a Nissan Juke worth it?
It adds weight but doesn’t really work as well as some all-weather systems. The Juke’s $800 navigation system, on the other hand, includes the top-of-the-line stereo, which makes it worth the uptick.