Nissan Juke: End of the Road
Light changes throughout its seven-year run could not save the Nissan Juke. A 2015 facelift refreshed the Juke, but three model years later it was replaced by the tamer and underpowered Nissan Kicks. The Juke, though, isn’t dead as the second-generation model rolled out in 2019, sharing its components with two Renault models.
The Juke’s U.S. sales never topped 40,000 annual units and even fell substantially with its 2015 refresh. On the other hand, sales of the Kicks have more than doubled what the Juke reached. The Kicks’ more sedate persona, roomier interior, and affordable price are what make it a popular model.
2015 Nissan Juke Specifications
| Nissan | 2015 Juke |
|---|---|
| Segment | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Seating Capacity | Five |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) All-wheel drive (AWD) optional |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 (188 hp, 177 lb-ft torque) |
| Transmission | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
| Fuel Economy (MPG) | FWD: 28 city / 32 highway AWD: 26 city / 31 highway |
| Curb Weight (pounds) | FWD: 2,894 AWD: 3,199 |
| Wheelbase (inches) | 99.6 |
| Length (inches) | 162.4 |
| Width (inches) | 69.5 |
| Height (inches) | 61.8 |
| Front Headroom (inches) | 39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (inches) | 36.7 |
| Front Legroom (inches) | 42.1 |
| Rear Legroom (inches) | 32.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (inches) | 53.6 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (inches) | 51.4 |
| Cargo Capacity (cu. ft.) | 10.5 (behind rear seats) 35.9 (with rear seats folded) |
| Fuel Tank (gallons) | 11.8 |
| Towing (pounds) | Not Rated |
| Payload (pounds) | 983 |
| Manufacturing Plant | Oppama, Japan |
References
Gall, J. (2013, May 8). 2013 Nissan Juke NISMO. Car and Driver.
Tsui, C. (2018, July 31). For Better or Worse, the Nissan Juke Is No More. The Drive.
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Photos courtesy of Nissan Motor Corporation.
