Đánh giá xe nissan juke 2023 năm 2024

Charmed by the quirky exterior of this compact SUV, I’m a sucker for something that stands out from the crowd. But can the Nissan Juke ST-L hold its own against competitors in terms of technology, safety and quality?

What we love

• Jaunty design different to the usual line-up of SUVs
• A well-considered cabin, equally comfortable for both front and second-row passengers
• A bigger boot than most rival light SUVs

What we don’t

• Jerky and unpredictable stop-start system
• Concerning amount of rolling on inclines
• Expensive for its segment

2023 Nissan Juke ST-L

When I first saw the bright blue Nissan Juke ST-L in the Drive garage, I had to double-take. I’ve already got this car at home, I thought. My one-year-old has a little toy car that looks identical.

While I may be saying that slightly tongue-in-cheek, I’m actually very charmed by the appearance of this quirky little SUV. With its round lights and curved edges, it’s almost anthropomorphic. I find it a refreshing change to the vanilla line-up of identical SUVs out there.

However, the Juke isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. It’s perhaps not the most practical shape for a segment designed to be neat and zippy, and it’s certainly not the most affordable option out there.

So I wonder, kooky design aside, can the Juke hold its own against competitors when it comes to other all-important features such as safety, technology and overall quality?

How much does the Nissan Juke cost in Australia?

The Nissan Juke ST-L that I’m in costs $38,626 drive-away in NSW. The only optional extra Nissan offers is a choice of premium paint. My car comes in Magnetic Blue, which is $700 more expensive than the base colour Arctic White. I think this bright blue rather suits the playful body of the car, but if you’d rather something more sensible, then there are grown-up greys, blacks and whites to choose from.

The ST-L is slap-bang in the middle of the five-variant range: the entry-level variant, the ST, starts at a more palatable $31,672, while the Ti is the most expensive in the line-up at $40,427 (all prices drive-away in NSW).

The price of the Juke is certainly at the pointier end of the light SUV spectrum, which might be why it hasn’t seen the same sales figures as, say, the Mazda CX-3, which is the best-selling model in the segment, the Toyota Yaris Cross or even the Volkswagen T-Cross.

When it comes to shopping around, you do have a few other options to consider. The most affordable compact SUVs appear to be the Kia Stonic and the Hyundai Venue. Outside of the light SUV range, you might want to consider cars like the Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, or Skoda Scala, with variants priced around the same price mark as a Nissan Juke ST-L.

If you’re willing to go up a segment size, then consider the Juke’s older sibling, the Qashqai. Also a recipient of a 2023 Drive Car of the Year award, the Qashqai starts at $33,890 and peaks at $51,590 (both prices plus on-road costs) depending on which variant you opt for. The 2023 model comes with a heap of new technology as standard, a 1.3-litre turbo engine, and impressive ride control – which you’ll discover is my pain-point with the Juke.

Key details2023 Nissan Juke ST-LPrice$34,440 plus on-road costsColour of test carMagnetic BlueOptionsPremium paint – $700Price as tested$35,140 plus on-road costsDrive-away price$38,626 (NSW)RivalsMazda CX-3 | Kia Stonic | Volkswagen T-Cross

How much space does the Nissan Juke have inside?

Given I’m part of the gang that likes the Juke’s slightly unconventional design, I’ve got high hopes for the interior.

I don’t get off to the best start: I’m immediately put off by the door handles on the back doors, which are tucked behind the windows. I get that Nissan is trying to be a bit different, but these door handles are awkward. Blame it on muscle memory, but I never once went for the right spot, first time. And as my colleague Rob, father of a nine-year-old, pointed out they’re too high for kids to access.

Once I’ve got the hang of opening the doors, however, I'm duly impressed.

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The cabin feels surprisingly light and spacious for a compact car. The ergonomics are thoughtful; the bucket-style seats sit high, allowing for great visibility of the road ahead. Both front-row seats are heated but unfortunately can only be adjusted manually, which feels a little slack for this price point. The seats themselves and the surrounding features are covered in a leather-look material, which I’m always pleased with. It looks more premium and is easier to clean. Win-win.

In fact, on the whole, the features look polished, which is just as well at this price tag. I like the tactile buttons too. I appreciate some people might find them a bit old-school, but give me traditional dials and switches over a touchscreen any day.

The central console feels well-considered. There’s a small tray below the dashboard, which is where a USB-A port and one 12-volt outlet are also housed. There’s a small central storage bin, a proper gear stick and two reasonably sized cupholders, by which I mean they can hold a large coffee cup. I get so frustrated by cars that try to intercept my caffeine addiction by only providing small cupholders.

Leg room and head room are good in both rows. While there aren’t heaps of amenities in the second row, the design of it doesn’t feel like an afterthought. The seats sit as high as those in the front, and offer the same support and comfort for passengers even on longer journeys.

Although there are seatbelts for three passengers, the middle seat is really only for when you’re pushed for space: the second-row hump impinges on middle-seat space. And on that note, there is just one USB port in the back row, which could cause a few arguments if there’s a full row of passengers on a long journey.

The boot space is nothing to sniff at. At 422 litres with the seats up (1305L with the seats down), it’s actually got more boot space than any of its segment rivals. In fact, 422L is more in line with a slightly larger SUV; its bigger sibling the Qashqai is only 7L bigger. I know boot size isn’t a priority for everyone – as clearly demonstrated by sales figures of compact SUVs in the last year – but for me, the bigger boot space the better.

What I don’t like, though, is that the boot has a high load lip, which makes everything just that little bit more impractical to get in and out. Especially a cumbersome buggy, which is a primary reason I would want a bigger boot in the first place.

2023 Nissan Juke ST-LSeatsFiveBoot volume422L seats up 1305L seats foldedLength4210mmWidth1800mmHeight1593mmWheelbase2636mm

Does the Nissan Juke have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

The Juke has an 8.0-inch digital infotainment screen that has wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability. I don’t mind that the car requires a wire, but in the test model I found the connection temperamental. Probably a quarter of all times I turned the engine on, my phone didn’t automatically connect to Apple CarPlay, and I would have to do the dance of unplugging the phone and plugging it back in again before Apple CarPlay fired up.

This aside, the infotainment system was clear and easy to use, and most functions on the screen have accompanying dials and buttons either below the screen or on the steering wheel.

Ahead of the steering wheel is a nice crisp 7.0-inch driver’s instrument display that cycles through trip computer info and driver assist functions.

Nissan's infotainment is a 'connected' platform at this stage. So there's no external app, or remote connectivity via your smartphone.

Is the Nissan Juke a safe car?

The Juke was awarded a full five-star safety rating by ANCAP back in 2019 across all variants of the model.

Highest rated is Adult Occupancy Protection that received 94 per cent. Child Occupant Protection reached 87 per cent, Vulnerable Road User Protection received 81 per cent, and Safety Assist received 71 per cent.

​​There are airbags in both rows and side airbags for the front-seat passengers, adding to a total of six airbags.

What safety technology does the Nissan Juke have?

The ST-L comes equipped with a full suite of safety equipment, although I should call out the same set of equipment that comes as standard in the lower variants too. Across all Juke models you'll get blind-spot warning, autonomous emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists, lane-departure and lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors.

What comes included in the ST-L then? On top of the above, you'll also get front park sensors, radar cruise control, and a 360-degree camera system.

If I’m going to find fault with anything, the lane-keeping assist technology is particularly sensitive and distracting, but as always, my rationale with safety technology is that I’d rather have it than not.

How much does the Nissan Juke cost to maintain?

Nissan offers a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for the Juke. Although some competitors have moved to a more compelling seven-year warranty, Nissan offers regular service intervals at 20,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Pay-as-you-go capped price servicing equates to $1452 for three years of servicing or $2387 for five years of servicing.

This is moderately more expensive than Kia, Hyundai and Toyota, but less expensive than Volkswagen through each brands' respective capped-price service programs.

Nissan also offers pre-paid service plans, with a more affordable $1452 for three years, or $287 over five years.

When it comes to insurance, I was quoted $1416.45 annual insurance by one leading brand. This is based on a competitive quote for a 35-year-old male driver living in Chatswood, NSW. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history and personal circumstances.

At a glance2023 Nissan Juke ST-LWarrantyFive years, unlimited kmService intervals12 months or 20,000kmServicing costs$1307 (3 years, pre-paid) $2001 (5 years, pre-paid) $1452 (3 years, post-paid) $2387 (5 years, post-paid)

Is the Nissan Juke fuel-efficient?

The Juke claims a combined fuel efficiency of 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres. Broken down, that’s 5.2L/100km for highway driving and 6.8L/100km for city.

I drove mostly in the suburbs and on the highway and returned a fuel reading of 6.9L/100km. That's higher than claimed by Nissan, but I’m not disappointed with this result, and it's about in the middle compared with some of its rivals that we’ve tested at Drive.

Fuel Useage Fuel Stats Fuel cons. (claimed) 5.8L/100km Fuel cons. (on test) 6.9L/100km Fuel type 95-octane premium unleaded Fuel tank size 46L

What is the Nissan Juke like to drive?

Let’s start with the good stuff, shall we? Like all other variants of the Juke, the ST-L is powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 84kW and 180Nm. That might not offer enough grunt for some, but was well-enough suited to my usual driving around the suburbs and into the city.

Even though the body of the car looks a little impractical, it was a nifty little thing to park, in part thanks to its even steering. Visibility was excellent thanks to the height of the seats, as I’ve previously mentioned.

Overall, my driving experience was, how can I put this, unrefined. Although the cabin is reasonably quiet, bumps can be felt in the driver’s seat. The lower variants come with smaller wheels than the 19-inch wheels on the ST-L, and I think they might prove softer on those bumps.

Acceleration feels slow to respond, and I had to turn stop-start off as I found it unreliable to the point of feeling dangerous. On more than one occasion, the engine wouldn’t fire up quickly on a busy right-hand turn as oncoming traffic was coming precariously close.

And then there is the problem of rolling. This is an issue Jukes have historically had a reputation for. Jukes built since late 2020 have had a gearbox software update that is meant to eradicate this problem, but I had some near misses with rolling one too many times, to the point where I would specifically park as far away from anyone else on my street, which is on an incline.

Key details2023 Nissan Juke ST-LEngine1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrolPower84kW @ 5250rpmTorque180Nm @ 2400rpmDrive typeFront-wheel driveTransmission7-speed dual-clutch automaticPower-to-weight ratio66.4kW/tWeight (kerb)1265kgSpare tyre typeSpace-saver Tow rating1250kg braked 648kg unbrakedTurning circle10.6m

Should I buy a Nissan Juke?

The Juke is a little unorthodox in looks, but is a much more sensible option once you’ve opened the car door. So if you’re after a little city car that will take you from A to B without too much thought behind it, then the Juke may be the one for you.

I’m all for the underdog, and there are many things I really like about the Juke, but I can’t quite get past some of the negative experiences I had when driving.

A more prudent option in my opinion would be the Juke’s bigger sibling, the Qashqai, as even the lower-grade variants come packed with sophisticated safety and tech features as standard, but with a similar price tag to the Juke.

How do I buy a Nissan Juke – next steps?

The 2023 Nissan Juke ST-L is in showrooms across the country now and available to take home today, alongside the lower and higher variants of the model.

Book a test drive at your nearest Nissan dealer here. I'd recommend you take my advice and trial both the Juke and the Qashqai. Alternatively, head over to Drive.com.au/cars-for-sale for other Nissans available.

To stay up to date with all Nissan news and reviews, head over to our Nissan showroom.

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Jess Lydka Morris spent several years working in lifestyle content in the UK at the likes of Marks & Spencer, Red Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar. Having moved to Australia ‘for a year, tops’ in 2015, she travelled every state and territory, lived in a hostel for far too long, and worked in the commercial team at Drive for three years before getting back into editorial after welcoming her son in 2022.