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Nissan Juke

The small-crossover pioneer whose Juke-R packed 545 hp and GT-R running gear.12

Researched October 26, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0300600
93–545 hpPower
0510
3.7–7.5 s0–60 mph
0150300
166–275 km/hTop speed
0150300
140–285 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,195–1,475 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.281516

Engine
F15: 1.2–1.6 L gas/diesel; F16: 1.0 L gas/1.6 L hybrid; Juke-R: 3.8 L V62614
Layout
Front engine; F15 FWD/AWD, F16 FWD2
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals, CVT; 2nd gen: 7DCT; Hybrid: multi-mode; Juke-R: 6DCT2911
Built at
Sunderland (NMUK), UK; F15 also Oppama, Japan and Purwakarta (NMI), Indonesia29
Units built
1.5 million first-gen built; Sunderland exceeded 1.3 million by February 2024812

The story

Nissan brought the crossover idea to the small-car class with the Juke in 2010. US launch models offered a 188-hp turbo and torque-vectoring AWD that could send up to half the engine's torque to either rear wheel.34

2010: F15 makes its Geneva debut20102012: 545-hp Juke-R reaches the road20122014: 1.2 DIG-T arrives with the facelift20142015: 600-hp Juke-R 2.0 at Goodwood20152018: 1,000,000 Jukes built at Sunderland20182019: F16 moves to CMF-B20192022: Hybrid adds a clutchless multi-mode box20222024: 12.3-inch screen and yellow return20242026: Third generation goes fully electric2026 Nissan Qazana concept: 2009Nissan Qazana conceptNissan Juke (first generation) (F15): 2010–2019F15Nissan Kicks (North American replacement): From 2018 model yearNissan Juke (second generation) (F16): 2019–presentF16Nissan Juke (third generation) (F17): 2027 (planned) 20082010201220142016201820202022202420262028
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2491324
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YearWhat happened
2009Nissan Qazana concept
2010–2019Nissan Juke (first generation) (F15)
From 2018 model yearNissan Kicks (North American replacement)
2019–presentNissan Juke (second generation) (F16)
2027 (planned)Nissan Juke (third generation) (F17)
2010F15 makes its Geneva debut
2012545-hp Juke-R reaches the road
20141.2 DIG-T arrives with the facelift
2015600-hp Juke-R 2.0 at Goodwood
20181,000,000 Jukes built at Sunderland
2019F16 moves to CMF-B
2022Hybrid adds a clutchless multi-mode box
202412.3-inch screen and yellow return
2026Third generation goes fully electric
  1. 2010

    F15 makes its Geneva debut

    Revealed at Geneva in March, the F15 helps establish the small-crossover class.12

  2. 2012

    545-hp Juke-R reaches the road

    The Juke-R enters limited road production with GT-R drivetrain and suspension and a twin-turbo 3.8 L engine.5

  3. 2014

    1.2 DIG-T arrives with the facelift

    A 1.2 L turbo takes over from the 1.6 L; two-wheel-drive versions gain 40% more cargo room, reaching 354 liters.26

  4. 2015

    600-hp Juke-R 2.0 at Goodwood

    The concept debuts with GT-R power and carbon-fiber bumpers, wheel-arch flares and side sills.7

  5. 2018

    1,000,000 Jukes built at Sunderland

    Sunderland's Juke production reaches a million in July, before the first generation gives way to its successor.8

  6. 2019

    F16 moves to CMF-B

    The second generation brings a 1.0 L turbo and seven-speed DCT. Most markets outside Europe and Australasia get the Kicks instead.2910

  7. 2022

    Hybrid adds a clutchless multi-mode box

    It always starts electrically; testing achieves up to 80% EV running in town. Nissan targets up to 40% less urban fuel use than the gas Juke.11

  8. 2024

    12.3-inch screen and yellow return

    A redesigned console and instrument panel accompany a larger touchscreen; the new N-Sport grade pairs yellow paint with black accents.12

  9. 2026

    Third generation goes fully electric

    Revealed on April 14, the CMF-EV Juke is set for a spring 2027 launch and Sunderland production, with vehicle-to-grid capability.13

Every generation

  • Nissan Qazana concept
    Nissan Qazana concept2009
  • Nissan Juke (first generation)
    F152010–2019
  • Nissan Kicks (North American replacement)
    Nissan Kicks (North American replacement)From 2018 model year
  • Nissan Juke (second generation)
    F162019–present

Power over the years

From 109 hp to 545 hp in 2 years.

0200400600 2010201220142016201820202022 hp 2010 · 109 hp · 1.5 dCi launch engine2010 · 115 hp · 1.6 naturally aspirated2011 · 188 hp · US 1.6 turbo, 2011 model year2012 · 545 hp · Juke-R production version2013 · 93 hp · 1.6, 94 PS version2013 · 197 hp · Nismo 1.6 turbo2014 · 113 hp · Europe 1.2 DIG-T2014 · 211 hp · Nismo RS AWD (CVT)2014 · 215 hp · Nismo RS FWD (6-speed manual)2019 · 115 hp · DIG-T 117, 1.0 turbo2020 · 113 hp · DIG-T 114, 1.0 turbo2022 · 141 hp · Hybrid, combined system 545 hp Juke-R production version 109 hp 1.5 dCi launch engine
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YearHorsepowerModel
20101091.5 dCi launch engine
20101151.6 naturally aspirated
2011188US 1.6 turbo, 2011 model year
2012545Juke-R production version
2013931.6, 94 PS version
2013197Nismo 1.6 turbo
2014113Europe 1.2 DIG-T
2014211Nismo RS AWD (CVT)
2014215Nismo RS FWD (6-speed manual)
2019115DIG-T 117, 1.0 turbo
2020113DIG-T 114, 1.0 turbo
2022141Hybrid, combined system

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Visia / Acenta / n-tec / N-Connecta / Tekna; S / SV / SL

  • Standard

    N-Sport / Pulse Edition

  • Nismo

    Performance

    Nismo

    2013

    197 hp

  • Performance

    Nismo RS (front-wheel-drive manual)

    2014

    215 hp

  • Limited

    Kuro / Shiro

  • Special

    Midnight Edition / Black and Yellow Stinger

  • Limited

    Kiiro

    2022

    112 hp

  • Limited

    Ministry of Sound

    2012

  • Limited

    GT Sport PlayStation

    2017

  • Juke-R

    Limited

    Juke-R

    545 hp

    2 built

  • Juke-R 2.0 concept

    Special

    Juke-R 2.0 concept

    2015

    600 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original Juke: lights perch atop the front fenders, above separate round main headlights.223
  • Original Juke: rear door handles hide in the window frames near the rear pillars.2
  • Original Juke: boomerang-shaped taillights echo the Nissan 370Z.4
  • Second generation: Y-shaped LEDs inside round headlights, plus a floating-roof profile.29

Year by year

  1. 2014 Europe / 2015 model year

    The first-generation facelift brings L-shaped upper LED lights, a revised grille, reshaped bumpers and LED mirror indicators.26

  2. 2014 facelift: rear

    The rear gets a more aggressive bumper and revised boomerang taillights with LED light guides.6

  3. 2019

    The second generation introduces Y-shaped LEDs within round headlights, a V-Motion grille and floating-roof styling.210

  4. 2024: cabin

    A redesigned console joins a 12.3-inch center screen; N-Connecta and higher grades gain 12.3-inch digital instruments.12

  5. 2024: exterior

    A paler yellow returns, while N-Connecta and Tekna+ receive distinct new five-spoke wheel designs.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Nissan Juke
    Juke
    Photo of a Mini Countryman (2011)
    Mini Countryman (2011)

    Mini Countryman (2011)

    The Mini's headlights poke through its clamshell hood; the Juke's round headlights sit below separate position lights.223

Against its rivals

  • Juke vs Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 (2011)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Juke$23,820
    Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4 (2011)$35,150
    23

Prices

Value today $8.1K–$10.8K29

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2010201520202025 Value today: $8,100–$10,800 2011 · $23,300 · US base, SL2011 · $23,820 · US as tested, SV AWD2014 · $19,170 · US base, S FWD CVT2014 · $23,170 · US base, NISMO FWD manual2014 · $26,120 · US base, NISMO RS FWD manual2014 · $28,120 · US base, NISMO RS AWD CVT2016 · $22,300 · US base, SV FWD2016 · $24,150 · US base, SV AWD2017 · $21,225 · US original MSRP, S2017 · $30,995 · US original MSRP, NISMO RS 2014 · $19,170 · US S FWD CVT list price, 2014 model year 2026 · $4,500 · 2016 SL AWD, 92,320 miles, Post Falls Auto Auction $4.5K Post Falls Auto Auction, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2014Launch price$19,170US S FWD CVT list price, 2014 model year
2011Price when new$23,300US base, SL
2011Price when new$23,820US as tested, SV AWD
2014Price when new$19,170US base, S FWD CVT
2014Price when new$23,170US base, NISMO FWD manual
2014Price when new$26,120US base, NISMO RS FWD manual
2014Price when new$28,120US base, NISMO RS AWD CVT
2016Price when new$22,300US base, SV FWD
2016Price when new$24,150US base, SV AWD
2017Price when new$21,225US original MSRP, S
2017Price when new$30,995US original MSRP, NISMO RS
2026Auction sale$4,5002016 SL AWD, 92,320 miles, Post Falls Auto Auction
2026Value today$8,100–$10,800

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “45 seconds faster on two wheels”
    • “First crossover to tackle Targa Newfoundland”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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