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Nissan Juke: The quirky subcompact crossover. The Juke-R stuffed in a GT-R drivetrain.
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The quirky subcompact crossover. The Juke-R stuffed in a GT-R drivetrain.

The Nissan Juke is a subcompact crossover famous for its polarizing, bug-eyed styling that stood out in a sea of conventional small SUVs. Offered with turbocharged engines and available all-wheel drive, the Juke had a sportier character than most subcompacts, with the NISMO versions adding more power and aggressive styling. The legendary one-off and limited Juke-R combined the Juke body with the GT-R twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel-drive system, creating a 545-plus horsepower pocket monster. The standard Juke remains a distinctive, fun small crossover. On WhipJury, Juke submissions favor NISMO and turbocharged builds.

Juke highlights

Standard and NISMO. Turbocharged engines, available all-wheel drive, bold styling.

Juke-R. A limited GT-R-engined monster, over 545 horsepower.

Juke on WhipJury

NISMO and turbo builds draw the most interest, plus the legendary Juke-R.

Frequently asked questions about Nissan Juke

What is the Juke-R?
A limited-production special that combined the Juke body with the GT-R twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel-drive system, making over 545 horsepower. It is an extreme, rare pocket monster.
What is the Juke NISMO?
A sportier Juke with more power, firmer suspension, and aggressive styling from Nissan NISMO performance division.
Is the Juke reliable?
Generally acceptable. The turbocharged engines benefit from regular maintenance; CVT-equipped cars warrant fluid service.
Why does the Juke look so unusual?
Its bug-eyed, bulbous styling was a deliberate design statement to stand out in the subcompact crossover class, and it became the car signature.
Does the Juke have all-wheel drive?
All-wheel drive was available, giving the small crossover a sportier, more capable character than front-drive rivals.

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