2012 Nissan Juke

Automatic

JN8AF5MR3CT112761

FWD

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Click here for an XL view of the above Image PrevNext 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DescriptionBasic InformationVIN Number: JN8AF5MR3CT112761Stock Number: CT112761Model Year: 2012Make: NissanModel: JukeStyle Name: SL (CVT)Vehicle Trim: SLBody Type: SUVVehicle Type: SUVInterior Color: BlackExterior Color: Chrome SilverSuspensionIndependent Suspension: Independent Front Semi-Independent RearStabilizer Bar: Front And RearSeatsDrivers: Heated Cushion And SeatbackDrivers Height: ManualPassenger: Heated Cushion And SeatbackSeating Capacity: 5Front Seat Type: BucketUpholstery: LeatherFolding: 60-40Heat DuctsFeaturesVinyl Floor Covering: CarpetBumpers: Body-ColoredDoor ReinforcementDimensionsGross Vehicle Weight Rating: 3902Front Head Room: 38.60 InchesFront Hip Room: 51.50 InchesFront Shoulder Room: 53.60 InchesFront Leg Room: 42.10 InchesRear Head Room: 36.70 InchesRear Hip Room: 48.40 InchesRear Leg Room: 32.10 InchesRear Shoulder Room: 51.40 InchesLuggage Capacity: 10.50 Cubic FeetMaximum Seating: 5Length: 162.40 InchesWidth: 69.50 InchesHeight: 61.80 InchesWeight: PoundsWheelbase: 99.60 InchesGround Clearance: 7.00 InchesMax Gross Vehicle Weight: 3968.00 PoundsCurb Weight: 3077.00 PoundsEngineEngine Description: 1.6L I4Fuel Type: GasCam Type: Dual Overhead CamFuel Induction: Direct Gasoline InjectionValves Per Cylinder: 4Aspiration: TurbochargedCompressor: Intercooled TurboMPG Automatic City: 27MPG Automatic Highway: 32Roof and GlassFront Wipers: Variable IntermittentRear DefoggerRear Qtr Windows: PowerRear Wiper: Fixed IntervalSunroof: Express Open/ClosePrivacy Glass: DeepConvenienceCruise Control: With Steering Wheel ControlsWindows: PowerSteering Power: Electric Power-AssistSteering Adjustment: Manual TiltingSteering Wheel Control: Audio Cruise ControlMirrors: Power RemoteRemote Mirrors: Power RemotePower Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage UnlockCupholdersDoor PocketsPower OutletsRetained Accessory PowerSeatback StorageNavigation SystemSafetyDriver and Passenger AirbagHead Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd RowSide Airbags: Seat MountedABS: 4-WheelBrakes: 4-Wheel DiscAnti Theft SystemBrake AssistStability ControlTraction ControlSafety LocksHeadlights: HalogenHeadlights Dusksensor: Fully AutomaticFog Lights: FrontFront Headrests: AdjustableParking Assistance: Rear Camera OnlyEngine ImmobilizerTurning Circle: 36.40Door ReinforcementRear Headrests: 3Seatbelt: Front And Rear Height AdjustableRear Center SeatbeltTraction Control: ABS And DrivelineHead AirbagSide AirbagStability ControlNHTSA Side Impact Front Grade: GoodNHTSA Side Impact Back Grade: GoodIINS Crash Offset: GoodDriveTrainTransmission: Continuously VariableDrive Train Type: FWDDriven Wheels: Front-WheelWheels Rims: AluminumWheels Spare Rim Type: SteelIn Car EntertainmentAudio System: AM/FM/SatelliteSpeakers: 7Premium Speakers: Rockford FosgateMultimedia CD Location: Single In-Dash MountedAntenna Type: Integrated RoofComfortAir Conditioning: AutomaticAir FiltrationTrunk LightsCenter Console Trim: Body-Colored/Metal-LookDash Trim: Metal-Look/Piano BlackDoor Trim: Body-ColoredReading Lights: FrontRearview Mirror: Day-NightShift Knob: LeatherSteering Wheel Trim: LeatherVanity Mirrors: Driver And PassengerDoorsRear Door Type: LiftgateSide Door Type: Conventional ContactAsk for:Internet Sales ManagerPrimary Phone:877-585-6332Email: Email SellerEmail SellerEmail to FriendComplete and submit the form below to send a message to our dedicated sales team.* First Name:* Last Name:* Email:* Phone: Ext. Preferred Method:PhoneEmailMessage:Complete and submit the form below to send a link and your message to a friend.First Name:Last Name:* Your email:* Friend's email:We won't use this information for promotional purposes or disclose it to a third party.Message:About Mechanical •1.6L DOHC 16-valve Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) turbocharged I4 engine •4-wheel pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes •Engine intercooler •Front wheel drive •Front/rear stabilizer bars •Independent strut front suspension •Torsion beam rear suspension •Vehicle speed-sensitive pwr steering •Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/S-mode Exterior •17" x 7.0" alloy wheels •Black rear door handles •Black w/chrome accents grille •Body-color front door handles •Body-color front/rear bumpers •Body-color manual folding pwr mirrors •Front fog lights •Intermittent rear wiper •Multi-reflector halogen headlights -inc: auto on/off •P215/55R17 all-season tires •Privacy glass •Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/sunshade, one touch open/close •Rear liftgate w/fixed glass •T135/80D16 spare tire w/16" x 4T steel wheel •Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist Entertainment •AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/CD-player -inc: iPod input, USB input, aux input, radio data system (RDS), speed sensitive volume control, (6) speakers •Bluetooth hands-free phone system •Fixed roof antenna •Upgraded speakers w/Rockford Fosgate 8" subwoofer & amplifier •XM satellite radio (N/A in AK or HI) Interior •12V pwr outlet •60/40 split rear-bench seat -inc: fold-flat load floor •Automatic air conditioning -inc: front HVAC microfilters •Center console storage -inc: coin holder, cell phone holder •Coat hanger •Driver/front passenger visor vanity mirror •Dual front cupholders •Front door map pockets •Front map lights •Front passenger/rear assist grips •Front/rear door bottle holders •Immobilizer system •Integrated Control (I-CON) system -inc: normal/sport/eco modes •Interior chrome door handles •Leather bolstered heated front bucket seats -inc: 6-way driver & 4-way front passenger seats •Leather-wrapped shift knob •Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/integrated audio/cruise/Bluetooth controls •Nissan Intelligent Key -inc: push button start •Nissan Navigation system -inc: 5" color touchscreen display, secure digital (SD) card input, XM NavTraffic capability •Passenger seat back map pocket •Pwr door locks -inc: speed sensitive locking •Pwr windows -inc: driver one-touch auto up/down, safety lockout button •Rear cargo floor storage •Rear window defroster w/timer •Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) key fobs •Sunglasses holder •Trip computer -inc: tachometer, outside temp display •Vehicle security system Safety •3-point ELR driver seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter •3-point ELR/ALR front passenger seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter •3-point ELR/ALR rear seat belts at all positions •4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) •Child safety rear door locks •Door guard beams •Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system •Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist •Energy-absorbing steering column •Front seat active head restraints •Front side-impact airbags •Front/rear energy absorbing bumpers •Front/rear side curtain airbags •Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH) •RearView monitor •Shift interlock •Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) •Traction control system (TCS) •Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) •Zone body construction w/front & rear crumple zones Options • carpeted floormats/cargo mat •illuminated kick plate •front/rear splash guards • rear roof spoiler •50 state emissionsTerms Terms & Conditions: • Includes all consumer rebates and dealer fees • Tax, shipping, tag and title fees are additional • Vehicles are to be shipped out of Florida or picked up in Florida. 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Vehicle InformationOverviewIntroductionWalkaroundDriving ImpressionInteriorSummaryRoomy cabin for adult-sized passengers.The JUKE seats five with plenty of storage space and is offered in three trim levels: S, SV, and SL. The standard engine is a 188-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with direct gasoline injection. Together with an advanced CVT or six-speed manual transmission the JUKE is available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The six-speed manual is available only with the SV and SL front-wheel drive trims. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth bucket seats, 60-40 fold-down rear seat, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system. Safety features include six airbags, active front head restraints, vehicle dynamic control, and traction control. Available features include a navigation system, upgraded Rockford-Fosgate speakers, leather interior, power moonroof, and an Integrated Control (I-CON) system with 3-mode automatic air conditioning.The 2012 Nissan JUKE is a carryover from 2011.The bold and exciting Nissan JUKE Sport Cross has distinctive concept-car styling and this small sport crossover offers great performance and economy together with a comfortable and practical interior. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComIntroductionIt's distinctive, and cool. We found the front seats comfortable while driving about. And that's the best configuration: using the Juke as a two-seater with a lot of cargo space. It's a great car for running errands around town, hauling boxes, jumping in and out, parking in tight places. The rear seat is split 60/40 and folds flat. The engine delivers 188 horsepower, 177 pound-feet of torque and brisk acceleration. Yet its short wheelbase, suspension tuning and relatively large 17-inch wheels combine for a ride the calls out every undulation. Juke's 1.6-liter turbocharged direct-injection engine generates a lot of power for its diminutive size, giving it peppy performance. The Juke competes in one of the fastest growing chunks of the new vehicle market. The name Juke is supposed to suggest flitting around town, as a boxer might juke around the ring, and the Nissan Juke does just that. The stylish Juke can also be compared with the more expensive Mini Cooper Countryman ALL4. All-wheel drive (AWD) gives the Juke all-season capability though it reduces fuel economy slightly. The Juke was introduced as a 2011 model, so the 2012 Juke is unchanged. It can be used like an automatic, shifted into Drive and forgotten, or shifted manually with six speed ranges that sharpen performance. Juke AWD only comes with the CVT. The fabric is sporty in the Juke SV, while the leather in the Juke SL is impressive. The Nissan Juke is a small, five-seat crossover with distinctive, fun styling, sharp performance and decent cargo space. When you're driving the Juke over bumps you're fully aware you're in a tight little car. Juke's steering is responsive, and it sticks nicely to pavement on winding roads. The 2012 Nissan Juke is offered in three trim levels, with front- or all-wheel drive, and it's available with high-end features like a Rockford-Fosgate powered subwoofer and navigation with XM traffic reporting. It's built on a short, 96-inch wheelbase, making it agile for juking around town. It's not sharp or harsh so much as bouncy. Premium gasoline is recommended. The Juke is built on Nissan's global B platform, proven with familiar cars like the Versa hatchback and sedan. With all-wheel drive, Juke is rated 25/30 mpg. Fuel economy ratings for all Jukes are lower than those of the competition. The continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is one of the best examples of this technology to date. The Juke seats five, though there isn't much legroom in the back seats. Juke's styling is aggressively quirky. The center console design is inspired by a motorcycle gas tank, and its hard plastic trim is painted a glossy silver or deep metallic red. The Juke gets an EPA-estimated 27/32 mpg City/Highway with front-wheel drive and the CVT or 25/31 mpg with the manual transmission. The manual transmission wrings out the quickest acceleration and best fuel economy, but we found it also emphasizes torque steer and the raucous quality of the engine. Those who appreciate unique design and don't mind standing out should love it. A 6-speed manual gearbox is available for models with front-wheel drive. Juke front-wheel-drive models go head to head with the Kia Soul, while Juke AWD squares off with the Suzuki SX4, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The Nissan Quest is a versatile seven-passenger vehicle. Quest and its competitors, the Chrysler Town & Country, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Kia Sedona, Hyundai Entourage, Volkswagen Routan are large vehicles. The 2012 Quest comes in four trim levels, topping out with piped leather, a host of electronic conveniences, a screen as large as some laptops, and rear-seat entertainment options. This design will be appreciated by anyone who has had to lift an expedition-size suitcase or big-box store case of drinks out of an 18-inch-deep well. The 2012 Nissan Quest is essentially unchanged because it was redesigned and re-introduced for the 2011 year. Powered by Nissan's superb V6, the Quest rides smoothly yet feels light and agile. Quest's V6 produces a 253 horsepower and is EPA-rated at 19/24 mpg City/Highway. Roughly the same outside dimensions as full-size SUVs, the minivans are generally superior people movers. The Quest cabin is set up with roomy second row. Nissan is a leader in CVT technology and the Quest's continuously variable transmission helps with fuel efficiency. The cargo area has a trunk beneath a floor level with a hatch opening. This latest-generation Quest employs styling inside and out that is neither controversial nor conventional, and it merges performance and efficiency well. All Quests come with Nissan's superb V6 engine, shared with the Z and many other models. Cargo versatility is another Quest strength. An excellent choice for families with teenagers, Quest transports four adults in comfort in the front two rows plus three more little ones in the third row. The forward four seats are genuinely adult-roomy. The third row is smaller than most but more than adequate for small children. There is no eight-passenger, middle-row bench seat version. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComWalkaround The Juke is a small vehicle, with about the same footprint as the subcompact Ford Fiesta. Juke is substantially shorter in length than the subcompact Nissan Versa, though the Juke is slightly wider. From the side, especially the window outlines, the Juke appears to have borrowed from the reverse-wedge Soul. It's a functional, practical package in a compact vehicle that stands out in the crowd. The 12-spoke wheels are fancy (not a bad thing) for a little car, but still lost in the cavern. They're slapped onto the tops of the fenders like barnacles. There are lots of trendy themes in this so-called sport cross. Juke's exterior dimensions closely match similarly conceived crossovers like the Kia Soul and Mini Cooper Countryman. Nissan calls the amber running lights and turn signals integrated, but we'd argue that definition. The camouflaged rear door handles, which we like, might fool you into thinking Juke is a two-door. There's also a nice metallic blue, and four different shades of gray. The Juke also has design cues that shout originality. The Juke looks best in the metallic charcoal brown, with gold specs in the paint catching the sun. There's a family resemblance to the Nissan Murano and Infiniti FX, and from some angles you can also see the Infiniti G sedan. We'd call it cute, in an ugly duckling sort of way. Hyper-aggressive edged fender flares outline big wheel arches and suggest room for monster tires, making the standard 17-inch wheels look small. Its nose is full of circles, namely the big round headlights inspired by rally lights, and fog lights in the air dam. The Juke's taillights borrow their boomerang shape from the Nissan 370Z sports car. There's a raked windshield, high beltline and broad shoulders. Pretty, the Nissan Juke isn't, but it certainly shouts for attention. The conspicuously high ground clearance adds to this effect. The optional Gunmetal finish wheels emphasize the somber effect, while the optional chrome package counteracts it. Optional dual moonroofs open independently; three small curb-like protuberances on the closed front moonroof aid airflow over the open rear moonroof to avoid any fuel economy penalty. A character line beginning atop the front tire then approaches the window line, ending at the taillight, giving as much wedge as possible in a box. Dark colors don't show it off as well, but they hide the sliding door track in the rear quarter panels better. On models with the power sliding side doors they operate comparably quickly yet without the jerky stop/start of some. Fluid sculpture is what Nissan calls the styling of the current-generation Quest, which was launched as a 2011 model. Quest is built on a lengthened structure that shares basics with the Murano crossover and Maxima and Altima sedans. All front lights except the fog lights are in the same housing, chrome is liberal, and the LE gets HID low-beam headlights. The window line dips down from the windshield to a low point behind the useful side mirrors, then sweeps upward and tapers to near horizontal at its aft edge. The front is smooth and clean, with a wide bumper section that cants upward at the edges below the headlights. There is nothing mini about the modern minivan. In side view the simple lines continue, the only trim piece used along the bottom of the doors. The rear end bears strong resemblance to Nissan luxury-division Infiniti's big QX56 utility and gets its fair share of chromium; the deep bumper also reminds of smaller boxes like Nissan's Cube or the original Scion xB. Combined with the tinted glass the windows appear as a black band all around the car with the roof almost floating on top of it, much like a Mini Clubman or Ford Flex with the alternate roof color. The rear switch for the rear moonroof can be disabled by the window lock on the driver's door. What sets Quest apart most is the nearly vertical tail that maximizes cabin volume and dark pillars everywhere but the windshield. However, on standard wheels the Quest needs no more space than an Altima to make a U-turn, and since it's less than six feet to the top of the roof the center of gravity isn't substantially higher than that of the Murano. Roughly the same size as other minivans, the Quest is within inches of the competition in virtually every measure. The top of the bumper, as on most minivans, has no protection to prevent scratching from hauling cargo in and out, so be careful when loading. The front of the Quest is its most generic aspect, and like other vans could easily be confused with another were it not for the Nissan hamburger front and center. By design, vans are box-like with smoothed front ends to improve aerodynamics and driver visibility, and the Nissan Quest fits the mold. The big hatch cinches itself shut on all models and is powered on some. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComDriving Impression Sport mode makes the gas pedal more responsive to movement, changes ranges in transmission more readily and makes the steering feel sharper. Its ride is fairly compliant but a bit bouncy, and that translates to some side-to-side body movement. The FWD Juke is rated at 27 City, 32 Highway with the CVT. In a vehicle with a relatively short wheelbase, the cabin is going to feel the bumps more. The I-CON system, standard in all but the base Juke S, gives you three modes: Sport, Normal and Eco. They also get lower mileage. All we know is that when you floor it and watch the tach climb, you feel the strongest surge at about 3500 rpm. And if you're lightfooting it around town, Eco mode is great. For another, there's more noise, vibration and harshness in the Juke when a driver is working up and down through the gears with the manual. the front-drive model's 13.2-gallon tank). Each mode changes the settings for steering effort and throttle (how much power for a given dip of the pedal). In the Juke, you maybe feel them a little bit more than that. The Juke's all-wheel drive is torque vectoring, meaning that it not only shifts power between the front and rear wheels, but also between the left or right wheels, as needed. The six-speed manual still delivers the best acceleration, once you have the right gear. They're not sharp or harsh, but they are plentiful, and that translates into something the feels like sway or movement of the body. Thus, the all-wheel-drive models have a shorter range. But there's a lot lost in the translation to the seat of a driver's pants, for example through the transmission. Its modestly-sized engine is strong, made more powerful and efficient with direct gasoline injection, and acceleration is good. Its tires have a nice, large footprint for a car its size, and that has something to do with it. Nissan claims that the full 177 foot-pounds of torque is available at 2000 rpm, and we trust they have charts from an engine dynamometer that say so. Technically, a CVT does not shift in steps like a conventional transmission, because its power transfer ratio varies constantly, keeping an optimum level for the engine and road speed. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine isn't new, but this is its first use in the United States. For one thing, there's torque steer (a sideways tug on the steering wheel) that doesn't exist with the CVT model under hard acceleration. That makes a big difference in a small, lively car. That's not bad for all-wheel drive, and comparable to the similarly capable Mini Cooper Countryman. There's a noticeable performance difference between modes, especially with the CVT automatic, because with it I-CON changes the transmission's behavior as well. We'd call it a bit of flop more than discomfort. Yet its steering response can be sharp, and it sticks to the pavement nicely. Yet the manual has its drawbacks. There are paybacks with the all-wheel drive, of course. Don't expect immediate acceleration on a freeway in Eco mode, although you could hum along at 65 mph with the cruise control set, no worries. Experience suggests that it will be a boon in sloppy conditions. It accelerates convincingly up to 6400 rpm, where the rev limiter gently chokes the engine. The Juke AWD has a smaller fuel tank than FWD models, because the all-wheel-drive mechanicals occupy some of the space used by the standard gas tank (11.8 gallons vs. And still the Juke steers nicely in most circumstances, with accuracy and quick response, and It hugs every bit of the road. And when you floor it in a high gear at 2000 rpm, it feels like the torque stayed back there on the dyno bench. In Eco mode, the gas pedal is less responsive, the transmission works to optimize fuel economy rather than acceleration, and the sharp cornering gets duller. The Nissan Juke is a fun car to drive, in a jaunty, engaging way. This system can actually help rotate the vehicle through a curve and keep it tracking on the path determined by the steering. Yet the Juke CVT has six defined ranges, like speeds, and each can be selected manually. This discrepancy is more pronounced with the CVT automatic. We didn't have a chance to test the traction in ice and snow, but we like the way the all-wheel drive works. We're still impressed by the responsiveness of the CVT. That's less than Nissan's Versa hatchback (28/34 mpg), and substantially less than one of Juke's obvious competitors, the Kia Soul (29/36). The AWD Juke is government-rated at 25 mpg City and 30 Highway, which is about what we got; closer to 25, actually, in the real world. The NISMO performance-tuned variant, expected for 2013, offers genuine promise for enthusiast drivers. However, it's been our experience with Nissan and other CVTs that their real-world mileage is often better than EPA calculations, and we expect the Quest to be fully competitive in this regard. It's much like a powerboat getting on plane, but instead of the prop slipping the transmission is constantly changing its ratio. Rather than six gears to choose from it has an infinite range and can therefore ideally match performance and efficiency parameters for any demand. Ride quality should be a little better with the taller sidewalls of the 16-inch tires, also. Town & Country gets 17/25, and the Odyssey rates a bit higher at 18/27 mpg (19/28 with the top-line 6-speed model). Ride quality is very nice, regardless of what row you're sitting in. A sporty Sienna SE or Odyssey Touring might handle better than the Quest, but we like the blend of ride comfort, grip, and directional stability Nissan has calibrated here. If you select Low, the transmission uses engine braking to slow the Quest better than virtually any other van. It isn't light by any stretch, though it's among the lighter in vans and feels and drives smaller than it is. On the other hand, the 16-inch wheels will be less-expensive to replace tires, could be used for a set of winter tires if you upgrade, and might make chain-fitting easier. Our trip computer showed 22.4 mpg average after a couple of hours of primarily urban driving. A Quest may be configured to tow 3500 pounds maximum, right in line with other vans. Electric-assist steering is used on the Quest and the feel and operation are on par with conventional systems. The Quest uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT), dubbed Xtronic, proven in other Nissan V6 products. We made no observations on braking, which means pedal feel and the van's reaction are both appropriate. At highway speeds it lopes along with barely 2000 rpm showing at 75 mph and if you need to accelerate there is no gear change felt. Floor the pedal at an on-ramp and the engine speed will rise near 5000 rpm, where the engine makes peak power, and stay there until you lift off the gas pedal or reach maximum speed. On the minus side the CVT is very loose at idle and it will not hold the van on a hill without using the brake pedal. The CVT can help control or retard downhill speed. EPA ratings are 19/24 mpg City/Highway for the Quest, matching the Sienna V6. In terms of performance, the upper models enjoy only the slightest, often immeasurable, advantage in steering crispness, minimum braking distance and cornering speeds because they have one-size wider 18-inch wheels but weigh more. Rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque (using regular unleaded fuel) it is the mildest 3.5-liter Nissan makes, but don't equate that to slow. The Quest comes across as relatively light on its feet. Nissan's superb V6 engine has been proven in a variety of sizes; Quest uses the 3.5-liter size. A Sienna V6 has 266 hp and Chrysler's newest Town & Country 283 but both use a conventional 6-speed automatic transmission; Honda's Odyssey has 248 hp and more torque but uses conventional 5- and 6-speed automatics. A three-row SUV or crossover with roughly the same exterior dimensions, smaller cabin and cargo space, and only half-an-inch more ground clearance needs more than 40 feet. The tow limit is one reason you'd have to step up to an SUV and take a fuel economy hit; the other is if you need four-wheel drive for trail adventures. Conversely, around town the CVT uses only the minimum engine revs needed to get the job done. Nissan derived the Quest from sporty sedans and a sporty crossover and that paid dividends in driving characteristics. The CVT has an Overdrive Off switch but that only locks out the highest range for more sprightly response or controlling speed on long downgrades. Although the Sienna is the only van rated to carry more weight, the Quest doesn't feel overly stiff with just one occupant nor like a tub of Jell-O when it's loaded down. Otherwise, the van makes more sense than an SUV. Quest is quite maneuverable and requires less than 37 feet to make a U-turn. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComInterior The weak link inside is the plastics. It can get a bit noisy in the Juke, especially when it's powerful little engine is working hard, but the standard audio system is up to the task, masking the noise at fairly low volume without sounding tinny. It took a while to figure out what was showing in Eco mode. It's awfully pretty, and it adds shape and contour to the car's interior, as opposed to the more typical, long box with levers and crannies on it. That's plenty of boxes or luggage, and slightly more room than you'll get in Nissan's Versa hatchback. There's also a good view in the mirror through the rear glass. The small screen shows turbo boost or g forces measured by the on-board accelerometer in Sport mode, and engine torque in Normal. On the other hand, there's quite bit less space in the Juke than in the comparable Kia Soul (50.4 cubic feet), and less than what's available is some compact five-door sedans like the Ford Focus (44.4). That means either sticking your right arm between the steering-wheel spokes or wrapping it around the wheel while you're driving. The Juke's console is a shapely tube, painted that rich, glossy finish. too, if any of the three are taller than six feet. The center stack is nice and big and wide, more like a square with rounded corners. All the buttons, knobs and dials allow simple, low-distraction function. It begins at the bottom of the wide center stack, where the shift lever rises out the top. Our best guess is that it tells you how far your foot is down on the gas pedal, and it's useless. The Juke isn't the only car with this poor design, but a scroll button on one of the spokes would sure be helpful. There's an extra bin under the load floor, with a couple of cubic feet of empty space that's occupied by running gear and suspension attachments on AWD Jukes. There's good bolstering that does its best to keep the driver's body in place, but the suspension allows a lot of upper body sway, or head toss, as it used to be called in the older Jeep Cherokees. The gauges behind the steering wheel are good: black faces, white lettering, red needles, with brushed aluminum-like rings around the speedometer and tach. We played with the navigation a bit, and we liked the way it gives ample notice before a turn. With the rear seat up, there is 10.5 cubic feet of cargo space, comparable to a fairly small trunk. In order to scroll for info, you have to reach buttons near the display, sort of like the trip-odo reset buttons most drivers are familiar with. It's stylish (and dare we say a bit unusual), but its unique design features don't come at the expense of easy operation or practical function. In climate mode, the display shows the interior temperature settings, and the buttons control air-flow preferences. In D-Mode, the buttons change the three driving modes (Econ, Normal or Sport), while the display shows engine- and drive-related information. Its overall finish is decent. Stay on the road for 28 miles, she said, as the ferry pulled away from the dock and headed 28 miles across the water. Three people back here will be squeezed in every direction but up, and maybe up. You don't need to take your eyes off the road and refocus them on a small screen down at the bottom of the center stack to know that. When it comes to storage, front-drive Jukes add a secret stash that isn't available in all-wheel-drive models. A range of useful information can be displayed in a little window between them. If it looks like it should be pinched, there's no problem. Not surprisingly, there isn't much legroom in the rear seat, only 32.1 inches. The door panels and dash covering are hard, scratchy and hollow-sounding. The seating position is high, and that affords good forward visibility. At the top sits the audio system, or the optional navigation package and its 5-inch screen. Fair enough. It wasn't challenged much, to be sure, because our route kept us on one highway, and a waterway, which the navigation lady who lives in the center stack couldn't see. Think of I-CON as a central command center and display, adopting different display colors and functions depending on how it's used. When the 60/40 rear seat is folded flat, which it does with one motion, there's a lot more room for stuff: 35.9 cubic feet. Nissan says the center console was inspired by a motorcycle gas tank. The Juke is a 5-seater, and the back seat works fine for kids into their early teens. Below are the climate controls on base models, or the I-CON (for integrated controls) system on all other Juke models. From there ii flows down and back and narrows, with a long black E-brake lever on the left and two cupholders and a coin holder on the right, before ending with an open bin between the seatbacks. The decorative trim is even harder plastic, though it's painted deep and glossy in either silver or candy-apple red depending on the color scheme, and it looks terrific. The fabric looks best in dark charcoal, and the leather in a rich brown. The gear-shift is set fairly high, rally car style, and the seats are comfortable in either grade of fabric or the superb optional leather. The Juke offers more comfort and space inside than its compact exterior suggests. They're sturdy, and probably durable, but you can do better in this price range when it comes to appearance and pleasant surface feel. We like this feature, until recently reserved for much more expensive vehicles, but there's a problem in the Juke. Most models have three-zone climate control with overhead vents outboard and the LE has four side-window shades. The key can stay in your pocket because every Quest is pushbutton start. Cloth upholstery is used on the lower two trims, with heated leather on upper trims, and the leather is piped for the high-end look. But who does that? The four forward seats are very comfortable, have good-to-best competitive dimensions and are just as good for short jaunts in the school Grand Prix or interstate cruising. Power side-door controls are up high driver's left with other vehicle controls below. The middle-row chairs one-up the front row with an individual armrest on each side. Analog gauges give the usual information, framed by controls on its ears for dash lighting and trip computer. Everyone has a good view out and the driver has few blind spots; a warning system is optional and effective but no substitute for an over-the-shoulder glance. Also, when refilling the tires the pressure monitor system will chirp the horn when the pressure is correct, an interesting feature. Gauges are lit white while all controls and console ambient lighting are amber. Quest does have an audio-mute button for addressing unruly rear-seat passengers. Seven-seat is the only configuration offered on the Quest, with two individual seats in the first two rows and a three-seat arrangement for kids in the last row. The audio system and climate controls are to the right of it, controls for the navigation and such at about 45-degrees to horizontal above the shifter, and everything works as you'd expect. We spent time in the middle row and found them as supportive as the front seats; the main differences are the adjustments and the fact that the second-row seats fold. With the back two seat rows folded flat, maximum cargo height or volume isn't as much as most competitors but you can still get the ubiquitous 4x8 sheet of plywood inside and keep the concealed cubic-footage under the back. The instrument panel uses a conventional Nissan layout, but it would be easy to mistake a Quest SL or LE dash as from an Infiniti. The shifter is on the left side of the center panel abutment but unlike that in the Odyssey it doesn't impinge on taller drivers' right knee space. The third row is split 40/60 with the wide side curbside. It partially reclines, moving the cushion slightly in the process and you could put two adults back there for short trips. Rear-seat entry/exit is decent and the second-row console is easily removed (cupholders remain nearby) for walk-through access. The Quest feels very open and is quite roomy if used this way, the generous 206 cubic feet of volume tilted in favor of adult comfort; if you frequently put adults in the third row the Honda Odyssey is better. There are only a couple of features the competition offer the Quest does not: The widescreen/dual-image arrangement, ventilated front seats, middle-row lounge chairs, and a coolbox. Quest's cabin is a major advance from the previous version (pre-2011), primarily because it appears more car-like, even luxurious on upper models, where the previous Quest seemed to stop at fully functional. Sliding side doors are typical but there is a step just inside them so there's less climbing or halfway-in kids falling back out. A cover on each side is rated for 220 pounds each, so fertilizer and backpacks can be tossed in but cement or masonry treated more gently. Rather than the fold-into-floor last row that's commonly used, the Quest presents a cargo floor that's level with the opening at the back. Apart from the Nissan logo we couldn't find a single part or finish that didn't speak better quality than before. It also tends to keep that accumulation of junk on shoes from dirtying the carpet as quickly. There is a mood-light option with different colors and highlights for cupholders, footwells, etc. Cargo carrying behind the third-row seat is one area where the Quest defies the norm. Beneath this cargo floor is open space about the size of a midsize car's trunk, and with the covers out a 35-cubic-foot area behind the third row. On the lower face are seat heater controls, two beverage holders and a disc-drive below; the drive is recessed so your Big Gulp might not immediately become a big glitch but you'd still have to reach under the cupholders to load it. Steering wheel stalks handle lights and wipers (front and rear) and the wheel itself has redundant controls for the audio system. The spare tire is underneath where it has no effect on cargo loading, or unloading to change a flat. Quest forgoes the ultra-wide screen rear entertainment in favor of an 11-inch screen, the largest 16:9 perspective screen in the business; and somehow they did it without the driver losing rear view when the screen is being used. As is often the case, the small triangular front side windows are more useful on the far side. We prefer a traditional key, but that's not an option. Source: NewCarTestDrive.ComSummaryThose who put a premium on refinement and smooth ride might look elsewhere. Vettraino reporting from Detroit. Sam Moses reported from Vancouver, British Columbia; with J.P. If mileage is a crucial consideration, a buyer can do better for less. Its ride quality can be a little disconcerting, depending on where you drive. The Nissan Juke is a cross between a sporty compact and a tiny SUV. Juke is charming, unique and engaging, and it accelerates in lively fashion. The Juke will play well with those who put a premium on shout-out styling and visceral excitement. The Nissan Quest does everything a family van should with no shortcomings in performance, efficiency, comfort or environmental features. Whale filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the Quest around Del Mar, California; with staff reports. G.R. The Quest drives nicely, with an optimum balance between ride quality and handling and a responsive V6 engine. The cabin is designed well for four adult-sized people plus two or three children. 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