Used Nissan Juke cars for sale

Used Nissan Juke buying guide

Now in its second generation, the Juke continues to combine sharp, sporty good looks with the raised ride height and chunky bodywork buyers expect from an SUV. Despite its taller height compared to most hatchbacks, the Juke still feels effortlessly at home in the city with agile handling and a suite of electronic driver aids. You can spec your Juke with a variety of different engine and trim options. Read this guide for help understanding the used Nissan Juke range, so you can pick the best version for you.

What used Nissan Juke trim levels are there?

Kicking off the Juke trim lineup is Visia. This entry-level version includes LED headlights, DAB radio, Bluetooth, cruise control, lane departure warning, air conditioning and auto-high beams.

Next up is Acenta trim, which is more common than basic Visia models. Acenta adds alloy wheels, a touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rearview camera.

Premium N-Connecta trim adds more attractive alloy wheels, sat nav with TomTom traffic info for the infotainment system, keyless entry, leather trim on the steering wheel and gear shifter, climate control, plus front and rear parking sensors.

Finally, the range-topping Juke is the Tekna trim. This gets larger alloy wheels, active safety features including a 360-degree camera system, driver alertness monitoring, blind spot monitoring, rear-cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and Nissan’s semi-autonomous Traffic Jam Pilot on automatic and hybrid models only. You also get an upgraded Bose sound system, heated front seats, ambient interior lighting. You can also pick the Tekna Plus trim, which adds extra interior and exterior styling touches including two-tone metallic paint and an interior personalisation pack.

Nissan Juke interior and technology

The interior is one of the Nissan Juke’s strong points, with the Japanese company working hard to amp up the cabin styling to mark the Juke out from its competitors. Most immediately eye-catching on both first and second-generation Jukes is the centre console, which has been designed to be reminiscent of a motorcycle’s fuel tank, helping lift the interior ambience. Touchscreen placement has been improved on second-generation Jukes, with it moving closer to the driver’s eyeline.

Nissan’s infotainment system handles all the functions you’d expect it to and, from Acenta trim upwards, includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s not quite as straightforward as the best systems found in Mercedes and BMW models, but it’s a dramatic improvement over those found in competing Honda models, for example, which feel like they were an afterthought.

Family buyers would be advised to have a good look at the Juke before buying one as the cabin is on the tight side for a car in this segment – a symptom of the Juke’s attractive exterior styling. Four adults can fit in acceptable comfort, but pushing this to five will quickly see complaints from the back row. Boot space is average for the class, but the slightly narrow opening means it’s not as practical as some more boxy rivals in this category.

Nissan Juke engine range explained

Nissan Juke 1.0 DiG-T

This turbocharged 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol is one of two engine choices for the second-generation Juke. This is available with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox. With around 114hp on tap, this version completes the 0-62mph sprint in a shade over 10 seconds.

Nissan Juke 1.2 DiG-T

This turbocharged engine is only offered on first-generation Jukes. It makes around 115hp, allowing the Juke to hit 62mph from rest in 10.8 seconds.

Nissan Juke 1.6

This is another engine option only offered on first-generation Jukes. This non-turbo 1.6-litre petrol engine makes around 112hp, but its lack of boost compared to turbocharged rivals means the 0-62mph sprint takes a leisurely 12.5 seconds.

Nissan Juke Hybrid 143

This is the second engine choice for second-generation Jukes and, as the name suggests, it uses both a petrol engine and an electric motor for hybrid operation. The combined setup makes around 143hp, helping this version hit 62mph from rest in 10.1 seconds – the fastest of any Juke engine option. Average fuel economy for this model is in excess of 55mpg.