2021 Nissan Juke SUV review - why it's SO much better than the original | What Car?

[@whatcar]

Do you think the new Juke looks better than the original? Let us know by voting in our poll (2:50)!

[@thembasibeko1784]

Much better

[@666DW]

A major improvement on visual appeal but those hard, scratchy, black plastic door cards!😱

[@tiborhrotko2134]

The Japanese just don't know how to make a decent looking and working multimedia system... except Mazda maybe. And It's almost 2020... Thank God there is Apple carplay/ Android auto out there.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

Not to Me

[@rowan8877]

Still a pointless car but slightly less ugly.

[@kendelion]

The old Juke may not be everyone's style, but it had a unique look that will make you look at it twice

[@salomokondjila5421]

Toyota CH-R copied that now

[@taylorharrison8765]

@@salomokondjila5421 But the CHR wears it better ngl.

[@fvand4294]

Yes it's a lovely frog and my car is the Juke NISMO RS with 220 Hp from 2017, I'm so happy 😊

[@chefdeth7993]

@@fvand4294 I have a 2015 1.6 turbo awd w/vectoring sv. Added drilled and slotted rotors w/ceramic pads, stillen 2.5 " catback, stillen rear anti sway bar, injen short ram intake, tanabe front strut tower brace, and turbosmart all aluminum diverter valve. Just made a fun car to drive into a friggin beast! More to do, but Nissan screwed the pooch on the new models, thank God they're not selling this turd in the U.S.

[@lizzjimmy6519]

yeah, sure. the old model is cute and unique

[@tazz-rx2nl]

My 2023 juke 1.0 114 tekhna is amazing, it's fully loaded, autonomous driving is brilliant, sound system is amazing and does everything you want a top spec car to do.

[@MrVroom1]

Took a shot for each time he mentioned the VW T-Cross. I'm now in hospital having my stomach pumped.

[@the5thmusketeer215]

So you can genuinely say that you’re really pumped with the quality of this review... 😂

[@newbridgefsl]

9 shots not bad, but still light wait!!

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

With 93 or? I godda know hahaha maybe there might be an octane boost within his stomach to get rid of all that nasty shit 😂

[@marcusskyfall]

@vindiesel Matt Watson does the same thing but inserts the audi A or S whatever he thinks is appropriate for any car review he's doing 🙄

[@Dazzletoad]

🤣😂

[@modestomanuel8118]

The front is a lot more refined than before, i wish they just refine the rear lights than changing it. The older version is a bit more daring design, the new one is a bit standardized.

[@noneofyourbuisnessseriousl6623]

So you prefer the boomerang?

[@trapcelebweluvchelives8744]

Yeah the boomerang taillights were much more unique. The new one looks like the rear of a qashqai.

[@ActualCounterfactual]

I used to own the old model when I lived in the UK. Now looking at the new model it is the FIRST TIME EVER I consider buying a brand new car rather than second hand :)

[@freddykrueger6571]

I like the old Juke better. It had an original design. That being said, the new Juke looks good as well.

[@fvand4294]

Old Juke with cute eyes and a engine that cont, special my Nismo RS. De new Juke just like other models and that engine 1.0 l 3-cylinder what a joke. Nissan put a larger engine inside and not a toy engine.

[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

The old juke will always be a one of a kind design trying to reface it will not overshadow the fact that the old one has a character that can’t be copied twice 😂

[@boiiii9042]

It looks like this emoji 😂 but an exaggerated one.

[@sanbrwn]

totally agree

[@EmilyBenson1998]

Of course you’ve seen this video 😂

[@sandrapaulini1733]

Love the Juke, no match in design... I've owned a 2012, and now l own the 2015 Nismo RS... Juke has been discontinued in North America, so l am planning to keep my Nismo for a very long time!

[@trajanpb]

Just bought a 2017 SV black/pearl. Love it, installed Wildpeak AT trail larger tires. Now I’m a crosstrek killer! That engine/turbo is so sweet.

[@alexeva3657]

I live in Russia, and I have a 2018 Juke - I love it, so beautiful and comfortable car, but in Russia you cannot buy a new one, they stop to import them because of the high price. But I hope to buy a new one in the USA, when move, if there are new models. I am in love with Juke. It is the best choice for this money for a person without children!

[@roxanne-91]

I have a 2013 juke and love it enough to do major upgrades on it to make it more custom to me. I dont see getting a newer car in a long time and this one already have 107,000 miles on it. And i feel like the raised lights on the front make it so cute

[@terris.3503]

We own both a 2011 a and a 2015 Juke and love the idea of the return. I liked the quirky look of the old, it made it different, but the extra leg room in the backseat will be good. We first got into it because it was higher off the ground and easier for me with back issues, I'll miss that in the new one.

[@KimTebrok]

Love my 2014 Juke. So many silly instruments & controls that baffle me. I like simple motoring. The elevated position appeals to me & really suits my driving. It’s been reliable. So, I have never regretted my decision to buy one.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

I am perfectly happy with my 2019 Toyota C-HR. With that said, this Juke looks so much better than the previous model and I love how it comes with a manual transmission. A manual is not even an option for the C-HR although you can use "manual" mode with its CVT which simulates 7 gears but it is not the same as a true manual. It's a shame they replaced the Juke with the Kicks here in the US because this Juke looks to be a much, much better vehicle than the Kicks. Great review!

[@ADDICTIONJS]

Absolutely love the old uncommon one! Just can't stop looking at it. The new one nissan has played safe with it.

[@tonyhooper3621]

Great very informative you have helped me make up my mind yes this car is for me has to be a juke from Australia cheers

[@matthewsan6197]

I own a Juke and love it. Yes it had some shortcomings, however, particularly the interior, it is definitely a fun car to drive plus lots of distinctive personality. I like the new Juke mostly for it's updated an more refined interior. The old Juke has a turbo so much more power. I love that. Tough call so can I buy a old Juke with the new interior and a duel clutch transmission?

[@NextGenGamer1]

New Juke has the turbo and it is picking up speed much better than the old one. It's quite punchy and you have power in every gear so no need for downshifting. I bought one for my aunt. You would never guess it's a 1.0 3 cylinder. Also, I would recommend the manual. Much better power control and no turbo lag. The auto transmission felt like it wanted to even stall at some occasions while moving really slowly to park or on a hill.

[@874823794]

@@NextGenGamer1 The drive is terrible though. I bought one after watching the JUkE review videos and the longer I have the car, the more I regret it. Today i was driving along when crash sensor went off - auto brakes applied, warning alerts were blaring but there was nothing in front of me. In a 80km zone this was not fun!!!! And this always happens!!! Very jumpy bunny hoppy drive - for 40000 AUD youd think theyd at least have the driving experience right. Seems as though they put their budget in the aesthetics but even that isnt amazing

[@stevenwaight5199]

My wife had one of the older Jukes until 3 years ago, shes just got a new Tekna auto, absolutely loves it to bits.

[@littlefarmtosee4709]

1st gen looks more aggressive and unique

[@ishmamrahman877]

You have bad taste

[@Niclord7]

I have 2nd and also like the design more then this new one. I also like the lights on the hood and they changed it. Yea, the car was a "you like it a lot or not at all" design. It looks that they made the design now a bit less extreme. If I would change then the Toyota C‑HR HYBRIDE would be a good option.

[@n.pannekoek4444]

An opinion from the Netherlands: a very nice car! In some weeks I will buy one.

[@barrybernstein9049]

We just took possession of the new Juke from an older model. All I can say is WOW !!

[@drawwithdan5821]

Great review! Thank you. Car looks great. I like the previous model too but this seems to have brought the game on nicely.

[@egalyaev]

My daily driver Juke pushes 280hp to the wheels, all 4 torque vectoring wheels. I'm cool. You can blab about your awesome new Juke, and VW and Mazda CX3.

[@firecreepergaming]

Front is better looking but the rear is like a micra that is on stilts

[@GamesStraight]

old version its better the new one looks like a range rover or land rover

[@c70honda40]

We have a 11 plate acenta 1.6 petrol in red had it 7 years been a great car just nearing 100 thousand miles cost us wear and tear only only thing that let's it down is the engine is very high revs on motorway feels like it needs a sixth gear .thinking of changing it in 2020 fancy a sportage or qashqai kids have outgrown juke lol

[@permikkelsen2059]

I would like to see the new Nissan Duke in a "Head To Head" with the new Renault Captur, they are build on the same platform.. A multipli test with all the new small SUV's would be great.. The new Peugeot 2008, Skoda kamiq, VW T-Cross, Renault Captur, Citroën C3 Aircross, Opel/Vauxhall Crossland X, Seat Arona, Mazda CX-3.

[@rachelwalski6592]

Juke!

[@EddieStout]

I've been driving Juke now for 3½ years (Juke 1.6 DiG-T Tekna 4x4 CVT). Although the 2020 model looks the business it has, in my opinion, been seriously downgraded with a 3 cylinder 1000 cc engine, no 4wd and taking around 10 seconds to reach 60 mph. Having said that I will be visiting my local dealer for a test drive.

[@fiasco348]

I can't believe they'd wreck a good design by not using the 1.6L they had.

[@eboafari8431]

Yup, the old design looks better

[@ivanpodrez3403]

If you ask me the previous model was so unusual that most people actually hated its looks. However I loved it, and the new one just doesn't do it for me. I believe in 20 years or so the original Juke will become a classic but this new version won't. I have to say that the interior is much nicer on the new version though.

[@conceptcs]

I love the Juke. Use to be on the bandwagon who hate the dramatic styling. But it has really grown on me. Be different people!

[@jerryconda]

Honestly, I prefer the older model. The boldness is what initially sets it apart. They now look similar to many other vehicles. The new look is growing on me though. Not thinking about the engine size at all.

[@mygigi43]

I love both the old and new version of the Nissan Juke. If I had to choose I’d definitely buy the new version.

[@josephdecastro62]

I love it, looks futuristic and stunning!

[@ytascoobs]

They should bring it to Canada. Looks great 👍

[@Mr.Badree]

I'm really sad this isnt coming to the US, it looks like a Nissan version of the Evoque!

[@michaelweston2285]

i'm happy this lame duck isn't touching the US market. it's a neutered version of what the Juke used to be.

[@Mr.Badree]

Michael Weston ew you liked the original Juke?! Dude, you’re hella gross!

[@michaelweston2285]

@@Mr.Badree yeah twice the power is so disgusting! ridiculous. they turned the car into a pushcart. probably has a 0-60 time of just under an hour.

[@Mr.Badree]

Michael Weston more power would definitely have been more desirable but the demographic this vehicle is made for really doesn’t prioritize power but rather utility and efficiency

[@michaelweston2285]

@beatonthedonis47 i'm comparing the previous base model which had 188HP for its 1.6L turbo and the Nismo model made 215HP. how is it apples and oranges? these are all jukes.

[@exploren2752]

Love my juke!!!! Driving for.6 years now. They stopped selling it in Canada though.

[@sandrapaulini1733]

Me too!!! I now drive the 2015 Nismo... It's the only car l will own forever! (I am in Montreal, btw)

[@catherineava5356]

Hey Mr thanks for introducing us the new 2020 Nissan Juke

[@carpiediem2]

on my 2nd original model and was going to opt for another car altogether until this version. I really like it and I'm sold

[@Richardcr2000]

I've owned 2 of the old version, and have a new one on order. Great car, and good to look at.

[@megumigrace5891]

Which years? I’m considering buying one but I can’t decide on a year. Please help!! Thanks :)

[@zanej3825]

The old juke was iconic, the new one is just like every other small suv on the market

[@fulwoodphantom]

Well said 👍

[@michaelpullen8527]

Have been driving top of range C3 aircross 130 hp now for 16 months and covered 17000 miles. My wife and myself have owned many differing models of vehicles over 40 plus years and we could not praise it more highly. When we change next year the New Juke would have to be something special to stop us buying another aircross. Think the replacement Juke is better looking than the old.

[@johnbradshaw5900]

I like this car. It's decently practical with decent rear space and a good boot. Well priced and good equipment on higher trims. Great seats. Performance is fine and handling good. Cabin quality is very good and much better than most of its rivals. It's a much better car than the VW T-cross (especially cabin quality).

[@01emmi]

Love this car ! driving the 1st edition , never have a problem , still runs good after 12 yrs ....my car is being maintain by Nissan of Henderson NV...

[@crazyone1067]

If you're doing reviews... I definitely will be subbing!

[@sheilahouchins4816]

Why is the juke showing? From my understanding juke is no longer sold in the US hoping it's coming back

[@majaisakszon1475]

The old Juke is so much nicer looking. The modern one is just like all other cars. Nope not my style that new look. Love the old look. That would be my dream car. Would love to know about the comfort between the juke and the peugeot 2008.

[@spursman3998]

Great review, many thanks.

[@evo5dave]

I like it but wouldn't consider it without a bigger engine

[@freddykrueger6571]

i don't want a bigger engine. it just guzzles more gas and wastes money.

[@overlordriley4990]

I drove one it's not as slow as you think

[@HJR8581]

I love my 2013 nismo juke. Plenty of pep. Can basically park it anywhere. If Nissan would've started with this design it would've sold better in North America.

[@genesischris]

A very nice presentation well done good job.Yeah the new juke looks much better than the previous ones

[@dprmnky582]

old juke will be a collectors.. very memorable for those who have owned

[@rambo4war]

Boy i miss my 2012 Nissan Juke. The AWD was perhaps the best that I have ever experienced in a car. In the rain the thing could slaughter and corner anything. Mustang, Corvette, it didn't matter. On mountainous terrain that Turbo was a beast. It never failed me. Was such a sleeper. And fuel economy wise for just 9 gallons of gas it could go for miles and i routinely got 44 mpg on my commute. I will definitely be getting a first gen again. I had quad exhaust on it and was the only one in my city with that little modification. Unfortuntely at 76k miles the A/C compressor blew up and was a $2k dollar job. So i sold it for a 2013 BMW F30 with xdrive.....a far more thrilling ride, but honestly my Juke was more fun, and nimble. As for the "new" model i can't get myself to buy into it. The other thing is that the AWD system had some similarities with the GT-R.

[@kennelson7591]

Bring on the Nismo only one I would consider

[@fvand4294]

Ken I have a Nismo RS from 2018 splendid car and very fast, that new Juke what a joke with that little engine.

[@spencerbaldwin8589]

I'm on my second first generation Juke a Tekna Bose 1.5dci model purchased last March and to be honest I think Nissan has got it just about right with this new model. It still looks like a Juke but more grown up and higher quality trim inside. I hope that Nissan bring in a self charging hybrid version and oh please a Nismo RS, but I'm not holding my breath! I still love the quirky styling of the original Juke even though it's a 10 year old design it still looks a modern design. Well done Nissan and great to be able to purchase a UK produced vehicle... VW T-Cross? Nah, it will be a new Juke.

[@brialapoint2608]

Just bought a 2011 juke. Awesome car so far

[@TG-pd3ft]

It's fascinating - and scary - to see how he takes his eyes off the road for soooo long while fiddling with all that 'safety' tech.

[@sideparting6845]

Same for all modern cars where they foolishly believe that you want to spend hours swiping through menus of text instead of actually driving. Removal of tactile controls and loads of touchscreens everywhere, so dangerous

[@riaj_online]

Great review, the 2024 changes with the addition of a new hybrid engine have really excelled the juke

[@rashaunwalwyn8850]

The old one had an eye catching look i prefer the old design over the newer more regular one

[@joaconiepel]

Its so sad that there is no fast version like the 1.6 190hp turbo from the old gen

[@colette8882]

I can finally say I Like the new........ (Juke.)...🔥 When does it come to the US if not already . I also, like the design, colors, style of it, very unique as well. In my personal opinion I would say......yes Nissan.......did it again.

[@andaluso4487]

very nice review one gets to know better the car and listening to the opinon from who knows abtou the matter is very imporant. Now, i have a question for you that probably has no interest for you but when your thinking about buying the car, even if its the last thing you think, has importance ...the colour. I normaly go for the black cars so normaly i dont have that problem...but this fuji sunset colour with the black top looks very very nice...the problem its that i probably wont have any chance to see it before a buy the car. So my question is...when you look at it directly does it seams like when you see i in a screen? idoes it look better...worst...compared for example with the BURGUNDY RED. im sorry for making you this question but it would be an important detail to ear about from who has seen it live. thank you.

[@monthonsriyoscharti2714]

Only one small SUV with "around view monitor" 👍

[@michaelhaw8265]

why do you not test drive a right hand drive in the u/k .as the car is built here.

[@ejohnson3131]

I always liked the old Juke, but this new one looks sleeker, more grown up. I would buy it if they give it more power and bring it back to America.

[@champagnesylvie-lavieenfra1378]

🌻 💎 *Hello* 💎 I have a 2016 nissan juke, I bought it in 2016 as a new car. I love it! I have it in grey and blue accessories. The new Juke is really great ,but I prefer the 2016 exterior and the 2019 new interior 💎 I wish you a nice and sunny 🌻 week, full of lovely things 💎 💎 Best Regards from la FRANCE in Europe 💎 🌻

[@sapphirechicmodelinggroup6813]

Champagne Sylvie I also have the 2016!! B black with red trim. Luv it!!

[@moveasif1388]

Spot on

[@emiratesaviation33]

I don’t really get the hate for the old juke. I find it to be a great car

[@edreyez484]

19" wheels for 115hp? This is wrong...

[@245thegreat]

My mum's bought a 68 plate in silver bose edition tekna model 10k on 6k miles and it still looks very good compared with this new design.

[@oliverstemp9132]

Since the Juke is this good, the next Qashqai is going to be amazing, I'm thinking the interior will get a huge upgrade

[@Cosmycal]

Yep, the next generation Qashqai will launch next year, and it will set a new bar on the SUV market for sure.

[@Cosmycal]

@@Anonymous-ib8soThat's not true in my experience at least, 3 Nissans in my house with 15, 13 and 3 years old respectively and no repair had to be made until today, only typical maintenance and 2 or 3 minor things, not even a drive chain change has been made.

[@ianflores209]

Hope the New Nissan Juke will Come in the philiphines i love the new Nissan Juke

[@fenderman21guitar]

New one looks brilliant, i wont be getting one but compared to the old one theres no contest

[@jamicajay7665]

I gots the 2012 one cuz it looks cuter 😊 Points of the car: looks cool, unique, awesome sounds system, 4-wheel drive 🧃

[@sideparting6845]

Is it still quite noisy internally when driving? I noticed the older one's doors had a tinny clanky noise on closing which reflected their thinness. Has this changed?

[@charliesdrumshed9328]

Looks great needs more power currently own a 2015 nismo

[@mrtellitlikeitis7830]

I have a new Qashqai 2019 Tekma Plus. The new Juke bares all the hallmarks of the Qashqai. It is now definitely worthy of being the little Sister to the Qashqai . The previous Juke was so hideous! The other was a proper Ladies SUV. The new one would definitely suit any man! Well Done Nissan! Not sure about the 1.0L engine? My Qashqai is 1.7 Diesel 4x4. Acceleration is not great on it from pull off! But hey, it is a nice motor!

[@jenmaryday]

Thanks for this great review, it was very helpful 😬🙏

[@ZestyLimeStudios]

Who remembers the “R” Juke they did, not the RS model, the R had the R35 RB25 Engine in ;D

[@TrollThings247]

Vr38*

[@rogan70]

I have an old Juke 18reg diesel and I do a couple of days motorway driving and then general school runs and I average about 58mpg. With fuel prices the way they are now, think I’ll just keep it.

[@christinemck7033]

I like the juke because it is high above from the road

[@mikecline2499]

i liked the old juke grill and lights better . how about comparing to a jeep compass?

[@n.pannekoek4444]

From The Netherlands: I love this car! I drove the N-Design with automatic and Orange inside, and I bought one. Arrival: april 2020.

[@christianturner08]

Half the fun of the old Juke was the peppy motor with 188-200+ hp.

[@nemanjabojanic3024]

fuel economy 25,6l/100km :D Great test :D

[@guizarbg]

Great review! How about comparing it to a 2020 Kia Niro.

[@sparklyfearlesscupcake5319]

Love my Nissan Juke nismo rs, would love the new model looks cool 😎

[@fvand4294]

Oké but you have in the new model nothing of power. From 0 till 100 in 10.1 seconds , then from 100 to the max speed you need so extremely much much time ⌚. I would waiting for a bigger engine.

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review. Very balanced comments. To me the new Juke looks better than the old version but has lost some of its character in the process. However, the new Juke still looks great and the interior is transformed.

[@mth469]

i prefer the original look. it was unique and original.

[@TheMuddatrucker]

Yes it does look really nice but when you can buy a 2018 tekna with only 5000miles on it for just 10k it’s not so appealing!

[@ANGELUS5548]

I am honestly thinking changing to a juke have 2019 manual qashqai horrible to drive plus my knee can’t take it just want any automatic now 😂

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

For top spec at nearly £24,000 that hard scratch plastic on the door tops is awful. I also noticed the gloss black plastic on the backs of the front head rests. My dog would scratch them in the blink of an eye. For overall cabin quality I think it is well over priced. A fair comparison would be against the new Peugeot 2008 & Renault Capture.

[@coachcicely908]

It's hard to say, but I think I still like the external look of the old juke better. The newer version kind of looks like a cross between the juke and the kick.🤔

[@menervazeita]

Even though I'm a big fan of German cars, I must say, I do consider purchasing the new juke. Looks refined and the CO2 is lower than the previous models, besides the interior is awesome. The price is affordable considering how expensive are Audi 3 or bmw1 or even Opel Adam

[@andrewsimmons323]

Lack of power ruins the engine options. We have the Nismo RS and that gives 215bhp and enough pull.

[@muckspreader1able]

Good little car I'm on my 2nd rs now.Had a black one now bought the white one.

[@andrewsimmons323]

@Khalid Bahaj dont do much city driving as we live in quite a rural area.

[@beckyburns9892]

Is this the nissan juke hatchback 1.0 dig-t n-connecta 5dr dct ? if so does that package come with rear view camera? One thing I would prefer is silver trim on the outside like the Qashqia to make it stand out more in the colour black..

[@000T00b]

Absolutely love the looks of this car !! I'll have one in the red please.

[@ahimbisibwerobert3034]

Hw much can I get juke, The new one and or second hand

[@krish6519]

That's pretty much the best looking small SUV on the market now. VW T-Cross looks good from the front, but the rear lets it down, and pretty much all others just look like raised up hatches.

[@6729solarwolf]

Old juke was 1.5 liter but the oil change on that was a nightmare. New one looks better but with a 1 liter, it will be Underpowered

[@pchzl]

Bla bla bla people just repeat same shit without testing it. Qashqai is only 1.3 and in my opinion it is good enough for a "family" car which spends most of the time in the city.

[@photographybychristinamariecpp]

I WANT ONE! I really like the new headlight changes. Red with sunroof PLEASE

[@donm1612]

So the designers for the new version basically took a well selling car and decided to remove what made the style unique and went with a design that makes it indistinguishable from every other mini SUV on the road.

[@miriamokeke890]

It is more of advanced, brilliant, I had the old Juke will like the newer version.