The Nissan Juke car for sale was one of the first compact crossover vehicles to be introduced in 2010. It is a five-door SUV/Hatchback that had a successful entry in the market.
The unusual exterior design has now become a familiar sight on South African roads. The cheeky character is in part because of the prominent wheel arches and the vehicle's body's high waistline contrasting with slim side windows. Its sporty appearance is also emphasized by the hatchback and coupé like lines. Since the first generation launch, there have been subsequent enhancements and facelifts, but the general design language and styling is still reminiscent of the 1960’s “coke-bottle styling” waste-line and sporty feel.
The interior of the used Juke for sale is upbeat with colour accents on the door and gear leaver fittings. Space is comfortable and can seat 5 adults, although slightly cramped in the back. Luggage space leans more towards its hatchback competitors but in the front-wheel models, there is additional storage beneath the floor. With the 2014 facelift, the boot space was enlarged, although not generous.
Dashboard and controls are compact and practical with sizable dialing knobs and chrome highlights. Depending on the trim level on offer technology available can include iPod (in the cubbyhole) or USB connectivity, NissanConnect navigation system, rear-view camera, and Bluetooth audio. Apart from the tech bells and whistles, the dashboard and display provide real-time fuel consumption, odometer and trip switch.
All pre owned Nissan Jukes cars for sale, except the base models, are fitted with I-CON. This is Nissan's Integrated Control System. It is a command module that manages drive mode (normal, sport of eco) and air conditioning. The original model is the base model available with added extras depending on the package purchased and available in South Africa. Performances are nippy with 219.2 km per hour top speed and acceleration of 8.8 seconds from 0 – 100 km/hour. Fuel consumption varies slightly between the Xtronic CVT at 12,66km per liter and manual transmission at 13,5km per liter.
Handling is adequate and supports the sporty look and feel. If you are looking for a capable vehicle that stands out in the crowd but doesn't want to spend a fortune, the second hand Nissan Juke is the worthy contender.