Standard features will include Bluetooth connectivity, iPod integration, a 6-speaker stereo with wheel-mounted controls, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, six airbags, cloth upholstery, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, electric assist power steering and electronic stability control. Options include heated leather seats, an intelligent key system, a navigation system, a rear view camera, a Rockford-Fosgate sound system with a USB port, a subwoofer, a power sunroof and climate control.
One thing that probably won’t be transferred from the Versa to the JUKE is rear-seat space. The sports coupe approach and small dimensions will probably translate to a shortage of rear legroom and shoulder room. We’re expecting it to be cramped for two adults and claustrophobic for three across. Let’s hope we’re wrong.
The JUKE rides on a 2,530-mm wheelbase, same as the cube, while its 4,125-mm length makes a slightly shorter than a Versa Hatchback. In comparison, the Kia Soul is under an inch shorter in both dimensions, and the Scion xB is a few inches longer. With its turbo engine, the JUKE should be quicker than both of them.
The 2011 Nissan JUKE should arrive in dealerships this fall, and we’ll take a wild guess at its base price. We expect it to start at around $22,000, while a full-tilt AWD should cost about $27,000.
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One thing that probably won’t be transferred from the Versa to the JUKE is rear-seat space. The sports coupe approach and small dimensions will probably translate to a shortage of rear legroom and shoulder room. We’re expecting it to be cramped for two adults and claustrophobic for three across. Let’s hope we’re wrong.
The JUKE rides on a 2,530-mm wheelbase, same as the cube, while its 4,125-mm length makes a slightly shorter than a Versa Hatchback. In comparison, the Kia Soul is under an inch shorter in both dimensions, and the Scion xB is a few inches longer. With its turbo engine, the JUKE should be quicker than both of them.
The 2011 Nissan JUKE should arrive in dealerships this fall, and we’ll take a wild guess at its base price. We expect it to start at around $22,000, while a full-tilt AWD should cost about $27,000.
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| Photo: Nissan |
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