The original Nissan Juke blazed a trail for the stylish yet modestly priced SUVs of today. And the Juke’s second generation takes much the same approach, albeit with new elements rendering it more of an all-rounder. It still trades on its distinctive and instantly recognisable looks—but the Juke’s a little more grown-up now. Its original design cues, not least the hidden rear door handles and upside-down headlights, have been neatly integrated into a more cohesive silhouette.
The second-gen Juke is based on the Renault Clio hatchback, so it feels more nimble on bends than its predecessor. It’s available with a modern 1L turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine or more powerful 1.6L petrol engine with hybrid system, also from the Clio, which sees it compete with the Toyota Yaris Cross and other electrically assisted competitors.
But before we get into the nuts and bolts of the Juke, let’s check out its key stats.
| Brand-new price range | £20,000–£30,000 |
| Car Planet price range | £8,000–£12,000 / £166–£234 a month |
| Trims | 6 |
| Engines | 2 |
| Available fuels | Petrol, hybrid |
| mpg range across all versions | 46–57 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years/60,000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £1,200/£1,800 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £2,400/£3,600 |
Equipment, options and extras
Even the Nissan Juke’s entry-level Visia trim affords you air con, electric windows, cruise control and LED headlights. But we recommend going for at least the Acenta trim, which comes with alloy wheels and a stellar infotainment system. Or you might consider the midrange N-Connecta, with leather-wrapped gearstick and steering wheel, keyless start and climate control. It’s also the cheapest trim available with the hybrid. At the pricier end of the spectrum are the Tekna and Tekna+, with 19in alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, extra safety aids and heated front seats.
Costs, insurance groups, mpg and CO2
The Nissan Juke’s starting price certainly seems reasonable, especially when you look at how it undercuts the entry-level Škoda Kamiq. As you move up the range, the fancier trims unsurprisingly hike the price up by thousands, launching the Juke into the territory of the Volkswagen T-Roc. The hybrid includes the midrange N-Connecta, which costs a lot more than the comparable Icon trim on the Toyota Yaris Cross.
The Juke’s fuel economy and CO2 emissions are highly respectable, if not outright class-leading. That being said, a Ford Puma with a mild-hybrid engine sets the standard for efficiency among small SUVs, while the Yaris Cross beats the Juke hybrid by a considerable margin. However, the Juke is predicted to hold on to its value better than the Citroën C3 Aircross—but then on the flipside, the T-Roc and Kamiq are expected to depreciate more slowly.
Safety and security
The Nissan Juke has been awarded a full five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP—yet when you look more closely, in its adult occupancy test it was found to offer only ‘marginal’ protection in a side-on crash. That meant the Juke scored lower overall than the Škoda Kamiq, although it did slightly outperform the Kamiq in child occupancy and pedestrian tests.
Even the entry-level Visia models include automatic emergency braking with traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning and pedestrian detection. And the range-topping Tekna and Tekna+ versions add into the mix rear cross-traffic alert and blind spot monitoring. It’s worth noting too that all versions of the Juke come with emergency assist as standard—that is, a button to directly contact the emergency services. They also come with two ISOFIX mounting points.
Reliability
The Nissan Juke comes with a 3-year or 60,000-mile warranty as standard, although this can be extended at a premium. That’s bang-on average, and beaten by Hyundai (5 years), Kia (7 years) and Toyota (10 years, or 100,000 miles if you get an annual service from a franchised dealer).
The Car Planet verdict
The Nissan Juke is strong in many ways, not least by virtue of its safety and equipment levels and classy interiors. But if you’re looking in the small SUV class, there are more rounded choices you might consider, like the Škoda Kamiq, which is noticeably superior in terms of space and comfort, and the Ford Puma, which is cheaper to run and more exciting to drive.
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