Summary
The Nissan Juke is a small SUV/crossover that sits below the Qashqai in the Nissan range. The current model was launched in 2019 and is the second generation of Juke. Like the original model, it is built in Nissan’s factory in Sunderland.
The new Juke has a much more competitive Expert Rating than the old model, based on the 24 reviews we have analysed so far. This puts it in the top half of its field, although it is still some way behind the class leaders in the small SUV/crossover segment.
The Nissan Juke has received widespread praise for its smoother styling compared to the divisive original, as well as being much better to drive. However, despite the big step forward, the engine is considered weak and it is still not considered to be as well finished as the Volkswagen T-Cross or T-Roc models.
As of May 2025, the Nissan Juke holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 67%. It scores top marks for its low average CO2 emissions, while running costs are low and it has a good safety rating. However, its media review scores and its reliability record are poor.
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Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, hybrid
Price: From £20,985 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2019
Last updated: Summer 2022
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
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“The Nissan Juke remains a popular contender in an ever-more crowded market and this new hybrid version will presumably help it maintain that place. If you find driving a traditional hybrid slightly odd and unpredictable, this one is less so. Should you be keen to go electric but less keen on the price or having to plug your car in and recharge it, then you may well find this car to your liking.”
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid Tekna
Score: 7.5 / 10
Read full review“The Nissan Juke has styling like no other and a decent amount of standard equipment, but it’s uncomfortable to drive and there’s not much space in the back.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
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The Car Expert
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual Tekna+
“Nissan has done pretty well with this second generation of the Juke, though its existence in a market of many rather than one means this may not be quite the mega-hit of its predecessor.”
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Once a trend-setter, the Nissan Juke now plays catch-up with a bunch of rivals it helped to inspire.”
Author: Max Adams, Paul Adam
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Nissan has had a long time to get the second-generation Juke right, but on this form it’s missed the mark. Maybe we’ll be more positive when we try a manual car in a less expensive trim, yet in a market where excellence is the norm, the Nissan Juke is merely good.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: 2024 facelift
Score: 6 / 10
“The second-generation Nissan Juke is a lot less shocking to look at than the original, but the abundance of alternatives these days means it’s not quite selling as well. To give it a bit of extra appeal for 2024 it’s had a few more tweaks. Mainly some material improvements in the cabin, a bigger touchscreen, more equipment in general, and a new ‘N-Sport’ trim level. None of this is enough to make the Juke the best small SUV on the market, but it’s all welcome stuff.”
Author: Mark Nichol
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The second-generation Nissan Juke is a big improvement on the original, stylish SUV that shook up the market when it first appeared on the scene back in 2010. It’s better to drive, roomier and nicer inside, and its engine emits lower emissions too.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Not only has space for both occupants and luggage increased, with a notable 58mm extra rear seat knee room, but the dashboard and instrumentation design has taken a major bound in the right direction.”
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Car Keys
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Nissan has done a great job with the second-generation Juke. It might not be the revolutionary sales hit that the first Juke was, nor is it particularly engaging to drive, but this is a model that ticks plenty of boxes for buyers and deserves to be another hit for Nissan.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.6 / 10
“The latest Nissan Juke is better to drive and more family-friendly, with improved space and a bigger boot.”
Author: Charlie Harvey
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual N-Connecta
Score: 7.9 / 10
“Nissan urgently needed a new Juke, given the activity in the sector, and the new car does everything it needs to without leaping forward against the competition.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual Tekna+
“Big improvements over a car that was rather showing its age. The Nissan Juke’s advances in efficiency, practicality, safety tech and driving experience more than counter the slightly lacklustre new petrol engine.”
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Daily Mirror
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic Tekna
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Nissan Juke is a huge improvement over the previous model. It’s more practical and spacious but still looks distinctive. Both the manual and auto will do around 45mpg and you get a lot of kit for your money, especially in the higher-spec versions. Plus, it’s made in Britain.”
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Fleetworld
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual N-Connecta
“Additional space and an improved drive are Juke highpoints and should prove attractive to fleets.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual N-Connecta
Score: 7 / 10
“The Nissan Juke has the crossover styling and the SUV driving feel that people want, but underneath there’s an engine that should deliver efficiency.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The old Nissan Juke was distinctly average yet still sold very well, so it almost doesn’t matter how good the latest model is. Fortunately, the new Nissan Juke is pretty good. The interior feels well-finished, and it’s more practical than ever.”
Author: Andrew Brady
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The stylish Nissan Juke is a desirable all-rounder that won’t cost a lot to buy or run. It’s more spacious than before, while there’s a generous amount of safety kit fitted as standard. Even the hybrid model isn’t that efficient, though, while it’s not as comfortable or as fun to drive as certain rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual
“Nissan identified three key ways that the first Juke was bad and has focused mainly on addressing those issues.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5.8 / 10
“If you’re head over heels for the looks, and don’t mind life in the slow lane, the Nissan Juke isn’t a terrible choice, certainly after the raft of improvements brought about in 2024. Even so, we’d still recommend trying a few rivals before committing to buying one.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid Tekna
Score: 6 / 10
“While it is eye-catching to look at, nicely finished inside, ingeniously engineered and decent enough to drive, the Nissan Juke Hybrid is also more expensive to buy and less efficient than its diesel and even hybrid rivals. So when it comes down to it, that makes it quite hard to recommend unless you really love the way it’s styled.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol automatic N-Connecta
Score: 8 / 10
“The Nissan Juke is now very likeable, and comes with a welcome slice of personality. Highlights include a smart interior, a useful boot, a comfortable ride and slick handling; shame the engine is a little gutless and the automatic gearbox distinctly average, but you can’t have everything. “
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The looks might be polarising but it’s not actually ugly and certainly not – bigger crime – bland”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 DIG-T Tekna+
Score: 7 / 10
“It’s got a squatter, more purposeful stance, and the detailing is less… weird.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2019
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Adult protection: 94%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 81%
Safety assist: 73%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of May 2025, the Nissan Juke has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
Total claims: 232
Average repair cost: £980.70
Last updated: January 2024
Reliability score
All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims
The Nissan Juke has a reliability score that’s slightly lower than average, according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partners at MotorEasy. This score covers both the current-generation Juke and the previous (pre-2019) version.
The most common reported fault with the Juke relates to its braking system, although the average repair bill is only about £200. Be aware of gearbox problems, however – they’re not uncommon, and are expensive with an average repair bill of more than £2,700.
If you’re looking at a used Nissan Juke, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of the potential problem areas listed above.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 47 mpg | C | 44 – 49 mpg | C – C |
Hybrid models | 58 mpg | B | 55 – 59 mpg | A – B |
CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 137 g/km | B | 132 – 145 g/km | A – B |
Hybrid models | 110 g/km | A | 109 – 113 g/km | A – A |
Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
All models | 19 | A | 17 – 19 | A – A |
Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
Year 1 | £203 | B |
Year 2 | £525 | B |
Year 3 | £921 | B |
Year 4 | £1,108 | B |
Year 5 | £1,471 | B |
Overall | £4,228 | B |
The Nissan Juke scores well in most of its running costs, with very good results for servicing, insurance and road tax. The only area where it doesn’t achieve excellent results is fuel consumption – which is unfortunately the most significant monthly cost.
Results are average for the petrol model, but that’s not a great result for a small, supermini-based SUV/crossover. Some rivals perform better.
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