Many automotive enthusiasts consider the original Nissan Juke the first subcompact crossover SUV. Today, buyers have more than 20 options in this category. These vehicles are known to combine the compactness and urban mobility of hatchbacks with the height, all-around visibility, off-roading ability, and towing capabilities of SUVs. With its competitive pricing, powerful petrol/hybrid engine options, and features, the Nissan Juke 2024 intends to rise to the top of the segment it arguably created.

Cabin quality and practicality
While the new Nissan Juke’s external design has remained largely consistent with its predecessor, its cabin has undergone multiple design changes. Many surfaces feature curved, bulbous shapes, giving the cabin plenty of character compared to some of its blander segment rivals.

The digital instrument cluster and the large infotainment touchscreen dominate the dashboard. The bright and responsive 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system is responsive and fairly intuitive to use . Except for the air-conditioning buttons and other controls, most functions can be controlled using the touchscreen . The smooth Alcantara fabric across the top of the dashboard gives the cabin a premium feel. The Juke’s interiors mostly feature padded soft-touch materials. The metallic, knurled accents on the knobs and the bright colors on certain panels elevate the quality of this cabin. Many of these design elements are included as optional extras in the vehicle’s price.

The Juke scores well in terms of practicality. Its 6.6-liter glovebox can store small and medium-sized objects. Other cubbyholes and door bins are present to maximize storage space.

Seating space and storage capacity
Like an SUV, the seats in the Nissan Juke are placed quite high to improve external visibility for its occupants. Seating space is above average in the Nissan Juke 2024 ; it comes with adequate legroom and headroom. Certain other models in its segment are likely to offer more space to passengers in both rows of seating. The front seats are designed to be supportive enough to accommodate two adults comfortably for long periods , while the armrest and other supportive panels boost the comfort aspect of all the seats.

The new Nissan Juke’s 422-litre boot offers 20% more volume than its predecessor. This boot is made easily accessible by the vehicle’s adjustable-level floor. The Nissan Juke Hybrid loses 68 liters of storage space because its 1.2kWh drive battery is placed in the boot.

Engine, performance, and fuel economy
This vehicle has two engine options: a 1.0-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder pure petrol engine and a 1.6-liter self-charging hybrid. The petrol engine can be purchased with a 6-speed manual or dual-clutch automatic gearbox, while the hybrid only comes with a CVT gearbox option.

Both engines are incredibly refined and do not run with a lot of noise. The power and torque are available at low revs, making this car a perfect ally to drive in urban stop-and-start traffic. The 1.0-liter engine produces 112 bhp, enabling the Nissan Juke to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.7 seconds. The Nissan Juke Hybrid’s 141bhp 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain achieves 0 to 60 mph in 10.4 seconds. Both engines are tuned to make this car a comfortable long-distance cruiser.

When it comes to the vehicle’s fuel economy, the Juke performs optimally. The petrol-powered variant returns around 49.6mpg, while the hybrid one returns a much more impressive 58-60mpg depending on which trim is being driven. Regarding emissions, the petrol variant’s 133g/km is higher compared to the hybrid variant’s 107-112g/km figure.

Ride quality and handling
Like most superminis, the Nissan Juke’s suspension (springs and anti-roll bars) is tuned to make it quick and grippy around corners. The lightweight steering, snappy gearbox, and powerful brakes contribute to the agility of the Juke around tight curvy turns, even when drivers corner at high speeds.

The ride tends to be rocky and slightly unstable on broken tarmac. Still, the suspension manages to take the edge off multiple ridges, bumps, and small potholes. This means that, for most roads, the ride quality can be considered passable. The Nissan Juke’s sound insulation system also filters out most engine and road noises.

In all, the less-than-perfect ride quality is a small trade-off for this vehicle’s awesome handling and overall driving dynamics.

Features and safety equipment
The Nissan Juke 2024 offers high value for one’s money. The top-end variant comes with a features list that includes LED daytime running lights, follow-me-home headlights, high beam assist, electrically-adjusted door mirrors, electric windows at the front and rear, cruise control+speed limiter, a voice recognition system, intelligent lane intervention, Wi-Fi connectivity, a trip computer, traffic sign recognition, a rearview camera, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Nissan’s connect 12.3″ touch screen entertainment system, and many others.

The top-end variant comes with safety features including driver and passenger airbags, a tyre-pressure monitoring system , driver and passenger airbags , active trace control, hill start assist, ABS, EBD with brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP), traction control, and many others.

Many of these features are listed as optional extras that buyers can pay to include in their vehicle during purchase.

Price range
The Nissan Juke is priced from £23,175 to £31,755. These figures are ex-showroom numbers, meaning they will rise once added costs are factored in. Those who want a cost-effective vehicle can look for “Nissan Juke for sale” on the internet and at local dealerships.