2012 Nissan Juke

The 2012 Nissan Juke (F15 generation) is an eccentric, highly distinctive subcompact crossover that boldly broke traditional design conventions, creating a completely unique segment in the automotive world. Defined by its polarizing, "love-it-or-hate-it" styling, the Juke seamlessly merges the muscular, elevated lower body of a rugged SUV—complete with bold, bulging wheel arches and a high 170 mm to 180 mm ground clearance—with the sweeping, sloped roofline and hidden rear door handles of a sporty coupe. Its unmistakable front fascia features a radical triple-tier lighting array, positioning slim turn signals high up on the hood, prominent circular rally-style headlamps embedded squarely in the center grille, and standard fog lights tucked low into the rugged bumper. Under the hood, buyers can choose between an ultra-efficient, commuter-focused 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine or the highly energetic 1.6-liter DIG-T turbocharged variant. The turbo powerplant produces a punchy 188 to 190 horsepower and 240 Nm of low-down torque, working alongside an Xtronic CVT or a slick manual gearbox to dispatch the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in a brisk 7.8 seconds, while returning a practical real-world fuel economy of 11.5 to 16.5 km/L (approx. 6.0L to 8.7L/100km) depending on the engine setup.