The Juke S is the most affordable spec in the trim lines that also include SL, SV, Nismo and the new-for-2014 Nismo RS model.
While loving the 2013 Nissan Juke NISMO recently, and giving it the Best Turbo Sports Car, Under $25,000 Best Of Award here on CarRevsDaily, we realized something else.
What was that discovery? In the latest new-for2014 paint colors like this triple black: this is a car that looks and feels like it is worth at least $10,000 more than its $24,000 total price.
The NISMO is $24,000, but honestly represents such good value for this style and performance … that other road users will never know it is not $35,000.
Another relatively unknown item about the Juke from Nissan? All of the models have really good base power via the same turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. So what if $24,000 for the NISMO is still out of reach? Is the Juke only cool as a Nismo item?
Nope, not at all. Not only are the base Juke models available with front-drive and a six–speed manual (or AWD and an automatic), they are *thisclose* to the NISMO cars in terms of road presence.
How? The base S trim offers both the Sport package with body-color accents to the extra rear wing, and a delightful Midnight Edition for this $19,000 car as well. The Midnight is the car pictured here in gold, which really makes its black accents pop like fireworks.
THe rear spoiler, rims and mirrors all add a rich coat of metallic black, and it totally transforms the street cred of this pocket rocket.
The full stats, pricing and specs are below from Nissan. But the proof is really in the drive quality for the Juke. Go check it out. If this isnt the best seating position, steering feel and handling verve for under $20,000 — I will eat my hat!
No tall-crossover tippiness, and enough versatility to get things done. As the Midnight Edition, this $20,000 Juke carries much of the cache of its NISMO brothers. Just at a far more friendly price.
2014 Nissan Juke – Pricing
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered in seven well-equipped models: JUKE S CVT FWD, JUKE S CVT AWD, JUKE SV CVT FWD, JUKE SV M/T FWD, JUKE SV CVT AWD, JUKE SL CVT FWD, JUKE SL CVT AWD
- Also available in JUKE NISMO
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd in Oppama, Japan
BASE VEHICLE | Description | Suggested List Price(1) | |
S FWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $18,990 |
SV FWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | MT | $20,990 |
SV FWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $22,040 |
NISMO FWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | MT | $22,990 |
SL FWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $24,290 |
S AWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $20,990 |
SV AWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $23,740 |
NISMO AWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $25,290 |
SL AWD | 1.6 Liter DIG™ Turbo | CVT | $25,990 |
2014 Nissan Juke – Options
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS | Suggested List Price(1) | S | SV | SL | NISMO FWD | NISMO AWD |
Navigation Package | $1,200 | • | • | • | ||
Midnight Edition | $1,200 | • | ||||
Sport Package | $1,350 | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS | Suggested List Price(1) | S | SV | SL | NISMO FWD | NISMO AWD |
Black Mirror Covers | $215 | • | • | • | ||
Splash Guards | $145 | • | • | • | ||
Premium Appearance Package | $1,195 | • | • | • | ||
Stainless Exhaust Finisher | $105 | • | • | • | ||
Carpeted Floor Mats & Cargo Mat | $180 | • | • | |||
Carpeted Floor Mats & Cargo Mat | $180 | • | • | |||
NISMO Carpeted Floor Mats & Cargo Mat | $215 | • | • | |||
NISMO Carpeted Floor Mats & Cargo Mat | $215 | • | • | |||
Illuminated Kick Plates | $295 | • | • | • | • | • |
Interior Illumination Package | $505 | • | • | • | • | • |
Center Armrest | $250 | • | • | • | • | • |
Rear Roof Spoiler | $435 | • | • | • | ||
17″ Gunmetal Wheels | $955 | • | • | • | ||
17″ Black Wheels | $1,050 | • | • | • |
2014 Nissan Juke – Specs
Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing
Mechanical
Engine | |
Name | MR16DDT |
Orientation | DOHC |
Cylinders / configuration | Transverse |
Block / head composition | Aluminum / Aluminum |
Displacement (liters / cc) | 1.6 liters / 1,618 cc |
Horsepower | 188 hp @ 5,600 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) | 177 lb-ft torque @ 2,000 -5,200 RPM |
Bore & stroke (mm) | 79.7 x 81.1 |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Maximum engine speed | 6,400 rpm |
Induction system | Turbocharger with intercooler |
Valvetrain | 16 valve; silent chain, single-stage |
Fuel delivery system | Sequential Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) |
Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
Emissions system | Oxygen sensor with catalyzer |
Emission certification level | LEV2-ULEV |
Exhaust | Single exit / main & secondary mufflers |
Electrical | |
Ignition system | Electronic (direct ignition) |
Starter | 12 volt |
Alternator | 110 Amps |
Battery | 12 volt, 62 amp-hour rating |
Transmission and Drive System | |||
Drive configuration | Front engine/ FWD or AWD | ||
Transmission type | 6-speed manual | 1.6 SV FWD | |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | 1.6 S, 1.6 SV, 1.6 SL – FWD and AWD | ||
Transmission type | CVT or 6-speed manual | ||
Gear ratio (:1) | 2.349 | 6MT | |
1st | ↓ | 3.363 | |
2nd | 1.947 | ||
3rd | 1.392 | ||
4th | 1.114 | ||
5th | 0.914 | ||
6th | 0.394 | 0.767 | |
Reverse | 1.750 | 3.291 | |
Final drive ratio (:1) | 5.798 | 4.214 | |
Torque vectoring all-wheel drive system | S – AWD models | ||
Transfer Case / Crawl Ratios | AWD | – | |
Crawl ratio: 1st | 0.404 | ||
Crawl ratio: 2nd | 0.404 | ||
Crawl ratio: reverse | 0.404 | ||
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | S | ||
Traction Control System (TCS) | S | ||
Brakes | ||
Front | Type Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
Vented disc 11.7 x 1.02 |
Rear | Type Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.) |
Solid disc 11.5 x 0.35 |
ABS (4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor) | S | |
Brake Assist (BA) | S | |
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | S | |
Parking brake | Hand brake in center console |
Steering | ||
Type | Electric power-assisted | |
Power-assist | Vehicle-speed-sensitive | |
Overall ratio (:1) | 16.5 | |
Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.76 | |
Turning diameter (in feet) | 36.4 | |
Steering wheel | Urethane Leather-wrapped |
3-spoke S SV, SL |
Steering wheel mounted switches – cruise control, audio, Bluetooth | S | |
Manual tilt | S | |
Suspension | |
Front | Independent strut 23 mm diameter |
Stabilizer bar | |
Rear | FWD AWD |
Torsion bar with integrated stabilizer bar Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
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Shock absorbers | KYB (twin-tube) |
Body / Chassis | |
Type | Unibody |
Materials (primary) | Corrosion-resistant and high strength steel |
Exterior
Wheels & Tires | S | SV | SL | |
7Jx17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | S | |||
7Jx17-inch black aluminum-alloy wheels | O | – | – | |
7×17-inch sport aluminum-alloy wheels | – | O | O | |
215/55R17 Goodyear Eagle RS-A all-season tires | S | |||
Spare tire | T135/80D16 T135/90D16 |
FWD AWD |
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Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | Type | S Warning type |
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