Fancy a small crossover but not sure what to get? We’ve picked the best cars that are similar to a Nissan Juke
The Nissan Juke helped to kick off the popularity of small SUVs, and now they’re everywhere. Its recipe of supermini underpinnings – it shares a lot with the Nissan Micra – along with a slightly raised ride height, a more practical shape and a stylish design has been copied many times now.
The Juke is still probably the best-known small SUV, and it’s certainly a good car, but it may not be the best choice for you. We’ve listed 10 cars similar to a Nissan Juke that you should consider before you buy your next car.
SEAT Ateca
Better than the Juke for: practicality
For about as much money as a Juke, you can find some larger and more practical SUVs for sale. Perhaps the best of the bunch is the SEAT Ateca, which has the granite-like feel of the Volkswagen Tiguan but for the price of a small SUV. The Ateca has an intuitive interior that mixes digital modernity with proper controls and buttons. Further back, there's plenty of legroom for tall adults, and a 510-litre boot that's almost 100 litres up on the Juke. Frugal petrol engines keep running costs in line with something like a Juke, and there's a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes – both are excellent.
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Peugeot 2008
Better than the Juke for: interior design
While the current Juke’s interior design is more modern than its predecessor, you might still think the cabin styling is a bit conservative. If that’s the case, slide into a Peugeot 2008 and see if its bold dashboard is more to your taste. The most unusual feature is the small steering wheel, which almost sits in your lap as you look over it to see the fully digital dials. To your left is a wide touchscreen that’s angled towards you, and a set of piano key shortcut buttons that are somehow more interesting than the Juke’s conventional buttons.
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Kia Niro
Better than the Juke for: running costs
Ok, so the Kia Niro doesn't quite have the bold style of the Nissan Juke but, if you don't mind that, the Niro is a superb option. It's available as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and the fully electric e-Niro, and all have a focus on efficiency. The standard hybrid manages around 60mpg – possibly more around town – while the Niro PHEV gives you up to 40 miles of zero-emission electric driving. But the Niro offers more than that; it's more practical than the Juke, is very well equipped and has a fantastically easy driving experience. All of this is wrapped up in Kia's seven-year warranty.
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Ford Puma
Better than the Juke for: fun handling
The Juke is fairly good to drive, but keen drivers after a small SUV will gravitate towards the Ford Puma. Its agility and deftness are second-to-none in this class, and its keen engines get the Puma off the line fairly quickly. And there’s also the Puma ST for hot hatch buyers, which combines the Puma’s practical boot space with a fizzy 200hp petrol engine.
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Hyundai Kona
Better than the Juke for: warranty
If you’re after a small SUV with out-there styling, it’s hard to overlook the Hyundai Kona. The Kona is especially good if you’re planning to keep your car for longer than the average buyer, with a generous five-year/unlimited-mileage warranty – not that you’ll probably ever have to use it – and glowing owner satisfaction reports. The Hyundai has a more varied engine range than the Juke – petrol, hybrid, electric and performance versions are all available – but the Juke is a little more practical.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Better than the Juke for: comfort
Modern cars tend to aim for a sporty driving experience, the Juke included. And, while it is pretty decent to drive down a twisty road, the flipside is a slightly firm ride. If you’re more about comfort than cornering, the Citroen C3 Aircross is a top choice. Here, the sportiness is left at the sports pitch and, instead, you get sofa-like seats and a lofty driving position. We’ve no doubt you’ll appreciate its soft ride over the sorts of broken road surfaces that blight Britain. The C3 Aircross is also a practical choice, with similar sliding rear seats to the Renault Captur.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
Better than the Juke for: electric driving
Electric car depreciation is strongest in the first year (meaning EVs tend to lose some of their initial value quite quickly), before levelling out to a similar rate as a petrol car. This is excellent news if you're buying a used car, because you can snag a nearly new EV with top-end tech for thousands of pounds less than a new one. One of our favourites is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – if there was a Hall of Fame for EVs, the Ioniq 5 would be in it.
For the same price as a Juke, you're looking at a three-year-old example, and we've found versions with the 58kWh battery or the bigger 73kWh battery for sale for under £20,000. The smaller battery should manage around 200 real-world miles, while you can expect another 50 miles to a charge from the bigger one. Even the cheapest Ioniq 5 feels like a premium car, with a calm lounge-like interior, acres of space and awesome tech.
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Mazda CX-30
Better than the Juke for: interior materials
The Mazda CX-30 is a bit of a hidden gem. It's not the first SUV you'd probably think of, but it's well worth a place on your shortlist. Inside, it's surprisingly premium – think Audi or BMW levels of plushness and build quality – with easy-to-use controls and an infotainment system that's designed not to distract you from the road ahead. The CX-30's clever petrol engines manage to be both powerful and economical, and the manual gear change is one of the best we've tried in recent years. In terms of practicality, the CX-30 is probably on a par with the Juke.
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MG ZS
Better than the Juke for: price
A nearly new MG ZS will cost you a bit less per month than a roughly equivalent Juke, so check it out if you want to save a little cash. The Juke arguably beats the ZS for style, but the MG counters with practicality that verges on cars from the class above. Sliding seats aren’t necessary here, as the ZS will comfortably fit adults in the rear seats and 450 litres’ worth of luggage. There’s a choice of petrol or electric options in the MG.
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BMW X2
Better than the Juke for: premium appeal
BMW’s smallest SUV doesn’t skimp on interior quality, with lots of plush leather and solid-feeling controls. It has a sporty look and feel, with a sleek shape and the sort of handling precision that BMW has become known for. The X2 isn’t huge in the back, so it’ll probably suit you if you only take extra passengers occasionally, but the mechanically identical BMW X1 is very spacious indeed.
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At Motorpoint you’ll find a huge choice of used SUVs, all with low mileage and warranty cover included. Click the links above to browse our selection of cars, or check out our other recommendations in these articles:
