In the modern culture-Facebook-Twitter-throwback world we have come to expect bold and risky designs from car companies. One that is supports that very thing is Nissan’s new Juke. No, it is not a “Juke-Box” per-se, but rather a new hip crossover with edgy styling.
You may remember the Nissan Juke making its debut at the New York Auto Show this year gaining attention from all angles of the automotive journalist community.
The new Nissan Juke features Nissan’s 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder turbo, a first for North America. The 180+ horsepower turbo 1.6-liter will be available with a torque vectoring all-wheel-drive system making this a little pocket rocket for your extracurricular activities.
Starting at a price of just under $20,000 ($19,995), expect this to be a hot item when it reaches your nearest Nissan dealership in October.
From the looks of it, does it Jive with you? Do you like the bold statement Nissan is making lately especially with the introduction of the 2011 Juke?
2011 Nissan Juke First Drive – Car and Driver Specs
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $19,995
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Power (C/D est): 190 bhp
Torque (C/D est): 175 lb-ft
TRANSMISSIONS: 6-speed manual, continuously variable automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 99.6 in Length: 162.4 in
Width: 69.5 in Height: 61.8 in
Curb weight (mfr’s est): 2950–3150 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 7.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.0 sec
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway driving: 28–30/32–34
