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I don't know how to say it, but the Nissan Juke F16 is really a cool car which I like. Especially when I think that the first Juke was a genetic defect that I did not particularly appreciate.

It's possible that I didn't like the Juke because it's mainly a girl's car, and driving one as a man means that you need some botox in order to hide your non-girl physical traits. And apparently these people exist, because the Juke has sold quite well internationally. In fact, the Qashqai and Juke are the only reasons why Nissan Europe is still alive, and internationally they also have the giant Micra.

It's just that everything eventually comes to an end, except for credit card debts, and the first Juke retires to hand over the torch to the Nissan Juke F16 in 2019. A serious car, set on doing great deeds, because now it wants to take the eyes and money not only of girls but also of boys and as many young family members as possible. And it's not even overly expensive, which is very strange to say for a Nissan. 

And look how now you have another relatively cheap cross-over, which is halfway between Vitara and C-HR, except that it is more C-HR than Vitara. And in the world of the C-HR consumer base, the main thing is the looks, the rest being secondary. In other words, the Juke has a high chance of stealing from the C-HR people, if Nissan would bother to promote it. Actually, if I hadn't entered the Nissan website on my own, I wouldn't have known that a Juke starts at 19,990 pounds, 2,500 pounds more expensive than an entry-level Vitara. And I'm not sure I'd spend 20 grand on a Vitara, but 23 grand on a Juke? Maybe.

Nissan Juke F16 ENgines

Petrol

1.0 Turbo HR10DDT of 115 horsepower – The same 1.0 TCe basically used everywhere, from Logan to Captur to Juke, only here in the 115 horsepower version. Honestly, it's all the engine you need, especially when you consider that the Juke was designed for the city. Sure, it can handle the occasional long drive, but for modern urban life it's what you need. The only real issue is that at the turbocharger they installed a rod where a spring should have been put and the engine is louder, but it does not affect the engine from a mechanical point of view. There have been some recalls so you definatelly can ask about that.

Hibrid

1.6 Hybrid HR16DE of 143 horsepower - I honestly think that they put this engine just to pass the emissions standard imposed by the EU. First of all, you have the 1.0 TCe which has no specific issues and does exactly the same job in the city but costs 10 grand less. Is it really worth it? Also, the automatic gearbox is disposable. When it fails, it is cheaper to buy a new gearbox rather than repair this one. But at least it has a long enough lifespan for you not to worry too much aboyt it. I would still take the 1.0 TCe tho.

Nissan Juke F16 Reliability Issues

• The suspension is a bit on the sporty side and a bit hard for a city car. That is, the Nissan Juke F16 has the same sports values ​​as Graham Norton. Just like Graham Norton, if you give the Nissan Juke sports suspension, it won't necessarily be better.


• The interior space is still more cluttered than a trash can in a student dorm room because why take out the trash away? So either you have short friends, or each with his own car, or you have no friends. The same with the luggage, because the Nissan Juke has a boot that is only 3 liters larger than the VW Polo. Basically, you put a can of Fosters and that was it.


• The outdated infotainment is the second general problem with the Juke, next to the suspension. But it can be a plus for those who are not so interested in technology and want something older because it is more reliable. Like me essentially. Old and reliable.

Nissan Juke F16 Verdict

Of course, the Nissan Juke F16 is a successful car, but it is just as much a Nissan as Graham Norton is Jamaican. Sure, on the outside it looks like a Nissan, but on the inside it's very much Renault. And this created an interesting dilemma - the Nissan Juke F16 becomes a very good car when you start throwing equipment into it. Which is very interesting, because until now Nissan was very weak at equipped cars and their strong suit was simple and reliable cars. It is probably explained because there is nothing Nissan left of this Juke. But as much as I rave here, you can easily buy a Nissan Juke because it's a successful car.

What engines do I recommend? Honestly, the 1.0 TCe with 115 horsepower is all the engine you need.