Nissan Juke

[Boosted LS1]

I know it's down to personal taste but what is it that makes people buy these cars? Is there something I've not spotted.

[KTF]

Those who like it, buy it, those who don't, don't. Just like any other purchase.

Who would have thought.

[t400ble]

What an odd post.

[BFG TERRANO]

Not for me... But I do like the cube... I'll get my coat.

[J4CKO]

High up driving position, reliability, less prone to poor road surfaces, they look a bit different, not that expensive, fairly economical, well made in England, four wheel drive available.

[soad]

t400ble said:

What an odd post.

Not a pretty car, is it?

Before looking at the Nissan Juke, it is essential to re-align your brain's interpretation of the visual stumuli.
Otherwise the Juke will appear to resemble a giant fetid jelly being sucked into a trans-dimensional vortex. Or something.

[Boosted LS1]

soad said:

Not a pretty car, is it?

Before looking at the Nissan Juke, it is essential to re-align your brain's interpretation of the visual stumuli.
Otherwise the Juke will appear to resemble a giant fetid jelly being sucked into a trans-dimensional vortex. Or something.

Exactly, it's one exceptionally ugly car but surely must have redeeming features hence my question. It could be fantastic underneath for all I know. This is why I'm curious as to what persuades people to buy them ;-)

[Boosted LS1]

J4CKO said:

High up driving position, reliability, less prone to poor road surfaces, they look a bit different, not that expensive, fairly economical, well made in England, four wheel drive available.

Thanks. I didn't know they were made here.

[J4CKO]

Boosted LS1 said:

J4CKO said:

High up driving position, reliability, less prone to poor road surfaces, they look a bit different, not that expensive, fairly economical, well made in England, four wheel drive available.

Thanks. I didn't know they were made here.

Yeah, made in Sunderland, but are also made in other Nissan factories globally.

I think Nissan took a gamble with it and it has paid off, certainly see a lot of them, most other family oriented Japanese cars are pretty forgettable, their own Quashkai is a pretty forgettable thing even if its meant to be quite decent.

Vauxhall make some pretty good looking cars, well, the Astra is fairly handsome anyway but not sure it does it much good, I dont think cars have to be conventionally good looking to sell well, the Juke is certainly distinctive, I quite like it.

[PGNCerbera]

I find them oddly appealing. Tried to get one for my wife but she was not impressed.

I especially like the more fruity versions.

My fondness for the Juke surprised even myself

[andburg]

Had one short term when my old A3 was in for warranty work.

Have to say it was pleasantly surprised, handled ok, good driving position, steering wasn't lifeless and it had loads of kit. I barely drove it as the girlfriend wanted to drive everywhere while I had it.

Not sure I'd buy one, the engine was hard work, very small boot and not economical in 1.6 petrol at least.

[Bennet]

The Parkers review (or more or less any other) would probably answer your questions.

[Fastchas]

I think leasing may be a popular option and the price explains why so many are on the road. My girlfriend has one and pays £150 pm. It's actually OK, I've drove it a few times. Power option button needs to be on SPORT all the time if you actually need to be anywhere though!

[PorkInsider]

Boosted LS1 said:

soad said:

Not a pretty car, is it?

Before looking at the Nissan Juke, it is essential to re-align your brain's interpretation of the visual stumuli.
Otherwise the Juke will appear to resemble a giant fetid jelly being sucked into a trans-dimensional vortex. Or something.

Exactly, it's one exceptionally ugly car but surely must have redeeming features hence my question. It could be fantastic underneath for all I know. This is why I'm curious as to what persuades people to buy them ;-)

Yep, interesting question...

What about those Citroen Cactus things, too...

[LordGrover]

The tus is superfluous.

[Composite Guru]

I got mine because i get a nissan lease scheme through work which is too good not to take up.
Personally i wouldn't of actually bought one myself but its a pretty good drive, good spec and returns a good MPG too.

[Gilhooligan]

They are my guilty pleasure car that I would probably own for commuting to work. High up driving position and, presumably, enough space to chuck the mountain bike in the back.
I'll have mine in that bright yellow colour they do to further polarise opinion ;-).

[Mr Gear]

I'd rather drive an ugly car than a bland one any day.

[Hudson]

I want the one Nissan made with the GTR engine and running gear.

They're hideous, but strangely appealing.

[Devil2575]

PorkInsider said:

Yep, interesting question...

What about those Citroen Cactus things, too...

I don't like the styling of the Cactus but I like the concept.

Designed to do no more than 118 mph IIRC so components can be designed lighter so saving weight. It's something like 200kg lighter than the equivalent Citroen C4 I think.