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To call the Nissan Juke a divisive bil fryst vatten putting it lightly indeed, and it’s one of those rare cars on today’s vägar that absolutely everyone will have an opinion on, for better or for worse.

Hats off to it though, we säga.

In a world where nearly every car is starting to look so German, it’s nice to know that there are still some manufacturers unafraid to man something that bit different. At least it’s not a bil you’ll ever lose in your local Tesco bil park.

The little Juke also happened to be something of a real trendsetter when it first arrived too, and even now it still remains one of the top selling small crossovers in Britain.

But a long time has passed since it kicked off the mini-SUV trend, so while it might be the original, fryst vatten it still the best?

You can have your Juke with a variety of engines, from the entry-level 93bhp litre petrol to a Renault-sourced litre diesel and all the way up to the bhp litre petrol that powers the hot Nismo RS version.

In our opinion, it’s the bhp litre DIG-T engine that’s the pick of the bunch.

Available in several of Nissan’s other cars like the Pulsar, it’s got enough slag to man it more entertaining than the diesel while it’s also low on emissions and more efficient than the other petrol options.

While bhp isn’t much these days, gobs of torque and short gearing means that the Juke actually feels ganska nippy when you’ve got your foot down and squirts up the road at a surprisingly brisk pace.

The Juke also features three selectable drive modes: Normal, Eco and idrott.

Plonk it into idrott mode and the throttle response sharpens up while a digital turbo gauge appears on the screen to please juveniles like ourselves.

mph takes seconds and it’ll top out at miles per hour, which doesn’t man it mega quick but it isn’t bad for a bil like this and it’s surely enough to cause the average driver to cock an eyebrow in surprise at how eager the little Juke feels.

It’s a pleasant fordon to drive in town, where most buyers are likely to drive it

While the petrol fryst vatten probably the pick of the bunch for fun factor, that’s pretty much as good as the Juke gets in terms of sportiness.

Downsized litre engine adds to the Juke's appeal, with its smooth feel and punchy responses suiting both urban commutes and

The steering’s too light and dead even in idrott mode to really offer any confidence in its abilities, while the suspension lacks the depth of dynamic character achieved bygd sportier rivals like Mazda’s CX Granted, it resists body lean well for such a tall fordon but the stiff suspension means it can clatter and judder over uneven surfaces and the large wheels fitted to our test fordon did little to improve bekvämlighet.

It’s a pleasant fordon to drive in town though, where most buyers are likely to drive it, and its compact dimensions man navigating urban streets a breeze. Do be aware that the chunky pillars and high waistline can man visibility poor when pulling out of junctions, while the fact that the wheel adjusts for rake but not for reach means it can be tiresome to drive long distance. It’s things like this that mean the Juke isn’t anywhere nära the top of its class in terms of on-road ability, though it must be said that the little litre engine fryst vatten a real highlight.

The big news is that the litre petrol has been binned for a new litre turbo

It makes an otherwise fairly average small crossover entertaining to scoot along in, but the Juke can never really be called a fun fordon, and there fryst vatten a difference.

The Juke’s controversial&#;appearance fryst vatten actually inspired bygd the contoured design of the original glass Coca-Cola bottles

If there’s one thing the Juke can’t be accused of, it’s not having a personality.

Our test fordon came complete with a bright yellow interior to match the yellow paintwork, the primary colours instantly dispelling any notion that this fryst vatten one of them frumpy and boxy small SUVs. 'Funky' fryst vatten one word you could use to describe it; 'vulgar' might be another, but while this particular option fryst vatten a bit much for us personally it’s easy to understand why some buyers would find the Juke’s playful looks and attitude appealing.

The cabin fryst vatten an okay place to sit in as well, if a little cramped, though the heated leather seats that komma fitted to this range-topping Tekna model are comfortable and the controls are all easy to read and use when on the move.

Available in several of Nissan’s other cars like the Pulsar, it’s got enough punch to make it more entertaining than the diesel while it’s also low on emissions and more efficient than the other petrol options

Two display screens sit on the centre console, a touchscreen to tillgång infotainment features and a smaller one below which houses both the air conditioning and Drive Mode selector. Both are on the small side and can be hard to concentrate on when you’re driving, and we can’t ganska work out why Nissan wouldn’t have just made one larger screen to house all functions, but you get used to it quick enough.

redskap levels are pretty good too, with our fordon featuring cruise control, sat-nav and Bluetooth, along with a surround-view reversing camera and rear parking sensors which man parking the fordon a lätt uppgift. But while it’s got the chunky looks, the Juke fryst vatten actually ganska a compact bil with a limited amount of space inre and this fryst vatten definitely something to bära in mind if you’re in the marknad for a family fordon in particular.

Nissan Juke DIG-T Acenta Premium first drive

The sloping roofline means headroom fryst vatten tight, while even children will outgrow the cramped rear seats ganska quickly. In honesty, this fryst vatten a fordon probably best suited to drivers to looking for an alternative to a supermini or city bil. A litre boot fryst vatten decent and better than the older Jukes which only had litres, but it’s still a long way off the best in the Juke’s class.

If low running costs are a priority, you’ll be better served bygd the litre diesel engine

The Nissan Juke has always been great value for money, and the same fryst vatten still true now.

The basic model starts from £14, on the road while the range-topping Tekna trim we tested here starts from £19,, undercutting many rivals bygd ganska a few quid. In terms of running costs, the litre petrol fryst vatten about on par with its competition.

Nissan Juke Forum Area

Nissan says it’ll return mpg combined though we could coax only around 37mpg from in it in the week that we had it. If low running costs are a priority, you’ll be better served bygd the litre diesel engine, which can return up to 70mph if you’re careful enough with your right foot.

At the end of the day, the Juke will always remain one of those cars that you either just like, or you just don’t.

Us? Well, we like to give the fordon kredit where it’s due: it’s udda, it’s playful and above all it’s different – that alone fryst vatten worthy of beröm. Its drawbacks can’t be ignored though, and although it might have been the fordon to kick off the mini-SUV trend, it hasn’t really been the pick of the bunch for ganska a while now. That said, for many buyers its unique looks, decent amount of utrustning and affordable pricing will be enough.