Nissan Juke Facts for Kids

The Nissan Juke is a unique and stylish compact SUV (that's short for Sport Utility Vehicle!) made by the Japanese car company Nissan. It's known for its bold and distinctive design, which makes it easily recognizable on the road. The Juke is a popular choice for people who want a car that's fun to drive and looks a bit different from other vehicles.

Quick facts for kids Nissan Juke

Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Infiniti ESQ
Production	June 2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan (Oppama Plant) Sunderland, United Kingdom (NMUK) Purwakarta, Indonesia (Nissan Motor Indonesia)
Body and chassis
Class	Mini SUV
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan B platform
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L HR15DE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L MR16DDT Turbo I4 (petrol) 1.6 L HR16DE I4 (petrol) 3.8 L VR38DETT Twin-Turbo V6 (Juke-R, petrol) 1.5 L Renault K9K I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (Juke-R)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length	4,125 mm (162.4 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Weight	1,321–1,334 kg (2,912–2,941 lb) (MT) 1,342–1,365 kg (2,959–3,009 lb) (CVT) 1,427–1,456 kg (3,146–3,210 lb) (AWD)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Dualis (Japan)
Successor	Nissan Kicks (North America)

What is the Nissan Juke?
Where is the Juke Made?
When Did the Juke First Appear?
Juke Features and Options
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What is the Nissan Juke?

The Nissan Juke is a type of car called a Mini SUV. This means it's a smaller version of a Sport Utility Vehicle. SUVs are known for being taller and often having more space than regular cars. The Juke combines the compact size of a hatchback with the higher driving position and rugged look of an SUV.

Where is the Juke Made?

The Nissan Juke is built in different places around the world. Its main factories are in Oppama, Japan, and Sunderland, United Kingdom. There's also a factory in Purwakarta, Indonesia. This means Jukes are made and sent to many countries.

When Did the Juke First Appear?

The Nissan Juke was first shown to the public at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. This is a big event where car companies show off their new models. Soon after, it made its North American debut at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. It quickly became available for people to buy in 2010, starting with the 2011 model year.

Juke Features and Options

The Nissan Juke comes with different options to suit various drivers.

Engines: It's available with both petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines. These engines are usually four-cylinder, meaning they have four parts that help the car move. There was even a very special, super-fast version called the Juke-R, which had a powerful V6 engine!
Transmission: You can find Jukes with either a manual transmission (where you change gears yourself) or an automatic transmission (where the car changes gears for you). Some automatic versions use a special type called a CVT, which makes for a very smooth ride.
Drive Type: Most Jukes are front-wheel-drive, meaning the engine powers the front wheels. However, some models are all-wheel-drive, which sends power to all four wheels. This can be helpful for better grip in different weather conditions.