With the rear bench in place, cargo volume is of only 297 litres or similar to that of many gloveboxes. When folded, cargo increases thankfully but do not expect to lug a big-screen TV or more hockey equipment than for two players.
Up front is where all the fun is to be had. The seats provide decent everything and the real kicker is the Juke's centre console. In what is perhaps the coolest use of modern display technology, the lower controls can be switched to one function or another at the touch of a button.
First, you are faced with your typical HVAC commands through a pair of rotary knobs and vent position buttons. Click on D-Mode just above the small screen and you are immediately transported into Drive Mode. Here, you can select between Normal, Sport and Eco modes to suit your tastes and moods. The screen then displays torque, boost or the driver's level of “greenness”.
Above, the integrated navigation and audio are fairly straightforward; their modern and youthful appearance further liven up the cabin, which is generally well executed I might add.
Got boost?
Oh yes! This mini CUV rips around with a 188-hp turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. No kidding! With 177 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm, you may even give yourself a little scare the first time you put the hammer down. Still not joking around.
The Juke is a barrel of laughs on the road, and on a track. At this past edition of the AJAC Test Fest, I rocked an SL AWD with Xtronic around the cones and was purely delighted. No, it won't kick a GTI's butt, but many so-called sporty coupe (Scion tC and Kia Forte Koup) owners will leave with their tails tucked neatly between their legs at the end of the track session.
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| With the rear bench in place, cargo volume is of only 297 litres. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
Up front is where all the fun is to be had. The seats provide decent everything and the real kicker is the Juke's centre console. In what is perhaps the coolest use of modern display technology, the lower controls can be switched to one function or another at the touch of a button.
First, you are faced with your typical HVAC commands through a pair of rotary knobs and vent position buttons. Click on D-Mode just above the small screen and you are immediately transported into Drive Mode. Here, you can select between Normal, Sport and Eco modes to suit your tastes and moods. The screen then displays torque, boost or the driver's level of “greenness”.
Above, the integrated navigation and audio are fairly straightforward; their modern and youthful appearance further liven up the cabin, which is generally well executed I might add.
Got boost?
Oh yes! This mini CUV rips around with a 188-hp turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. No kidding! With 177 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 rpm, you may even give yourself a little scare the first time you put the hammer down. Still not joking around.
The Juke is a barrel of laughs on the road, and on a track. At this past edition of the AJAC Test Fest, I rocked an SL AWD with Xtronic around the cones and was purely delighted. No, it won't kick a GTI's butt, but many so-called sporty coupe (Scion tC and Kia Forte Koup) owners will leave with their tails tucked neatly between their legs at the end of the track session.
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| This mini CUV rips around with a 188-hp turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |