So what do you think of the new Nissan Puke...I mean Juke?

Jstas
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edited April 2010 in The Clubhouse
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http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/30/2011-nissan-juke-details-specs-spilled-ahead-of-new-york-intro/

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/Nissan-Juke-2011-new-york-auto-show-debut-cuv/

I don't think it looks bad but I don't think it looks good either. At least it's proportioned well and not like the Aztec. That looked like someone too a Pontiac Grand Am Matchbox car and "improved" by building a LEGO car on top of it.

I think it's going to have a niche market or fail miserably like the Edsel or the Asstek.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited March 2010
    Man... they're just cranking out the ugly, aren't they? First the Cube, now this? :(
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2010
    You don't think that looks bad? I think it's hideous. Even the Cube is better looking. Good God.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited March 2010
    At least they have the guts to try something new. Detroit hasn't had any imagination or passion in their designs for three decades now. Everything looks the same and everything has been sterilized by the bean counters, lawyers, and focus groups so as to not offend.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited March 2010
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    At least they have the guts to try something new. Detroit hasn't had any imagination or passion in their designs for three decades now.

    I think you are right and wrong. Detroit is / has been lacking, but all that's resulted in is nothing for Japan to copy, so this is their creative form displayed. I'm liking the retro theme in general with Detroit, I'm just glad the 90's 'bar of used soap' look is over.

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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited March 2010
    I dont think that it looks that bad. It looks similar to the Nissan Marano. The maano has been out for a while so I am guessing it is a decent seller.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2010
    packetjones wrote: »
    I dont think that it looks that bad. It looks similar to the Nissan Marano. The maano has been out for a while so I am guessing it is a decent seller.

    The general shape with the side flares and everything are certainly reminiscent of the Murano, and not at all ugly. But that front end! Those bug lights on the hood, and the tubular headlights... wtf!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2010
    it's ok.. i don't think I would buy one. but I'm sure this car is aimed at people younger than me though.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2010
    Allot of the cars in Japan don't make it to the USA, trust me when I say I've seen worse out here.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2010
    I'm OK with the style, but agree it's not great. Nobody bought a mini-van to be stylish, so depending on target market, style may not be a primary driver of sales.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2010
    I drive a cube and wouldnt buy that for the same price. I dont think it will be a big seller. While the cube's looks is an aquired taste, there is a reason for the look, and that is interior room/utility in a small gas efficient package (with other design points like the round windows and asymetrical exterior to make it something more than just a box). that makes the cube a win for me, this car is just a wierd looking car to me



    though, it might lure away some Kia Soul potential customers? The soul to me has a tiny interior, especially compared to the cube.
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    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2010
    Incidentally, I wonder if that is on the Versa platform like the cube is. makes sense to milk that platform for all it's worth, as it is a brilliant subcompact platform.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited March 2010
    Something a little less "radical" with the headlights would have been nicer.....I personally would not be interested in this vehicle for purchase.
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  • huggies
    huggies Posts: 149
    edited March 2010
    Are those the turn signals on top of the hood/fenders? Wouldnt those be a little bright and a hazard for the driver when driving at night? They look like they would be flashing right in your eyes.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,807
    edited March 2010
    It's built on Nissan's B platform which is their only current sub-compact platform. So anything small is built on it including the Cube and Versa as well as several Dacia and Renault models.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited March 2010
    Fits right in with the Cube and the entire line of Scion's, just plain ugly.
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  • j allen
    j allen Posts: 363
    edited March 2010
    It looks to me like the tried to mate a mini with a suv... producing horrible **** offspring. Perhaps they should call it the Mordred?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited March 2010
    concealer404 wrote: »
    Man... they're just cranking out the ugly, aren't they? First the Cube, now this? :(

    I think the Cube looks better than this thing. yuck.
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited March 2010
    Looks a wonky basketball sneaker.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2010
    Jstas wrote: »
    It's built on Nissan's B platform which is their only current sub-compact platform. So anything small is built on it including the Cube and Versa as well as several Dacia and Renault models.


    makes sense.

    I wouldnt mind having the 1.6 turbo the juke is aparently getting in my cube. it would be a rocketship! well, a rocketship for a boxy subcompact.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,727
    edited March 2010
    heh. so the Austin-Healey Sprite look is back.

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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2010
    That is uglier than sin.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,189
    edited April 2010
    Is it going to be a production model or is this a prototype ? Why are the headlights on top of the hood / fender area? Strange design. Funny I kinda sorta like it. LOL
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  • tentoze
    tentoze Posts: 133
    edited April 2010
    The headlights definitely detract from the overall styling, and as mentioned before, those light things on the hood are just really strange and off-putting. The rest of the exterior takes enough styling cues from the Murano ( which I've always thought was a great look) to make it work for me. A quick redesign on that front end would cure the negatives I see.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    The fog lights are where normal headlights should be, they're very high up. Maybe it's a land and water vehicle.:)



    I've seen alot worse.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,807
    edited April 2010
    tentoze wrote: »
    A quick redesign on that front end would cure the negatives I see.

    Or a sledgehammer.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2010
    going to the NY auto show tomorrow, if I do I'll give a face to face impression, not that this is one of the cars I really wanted to check out.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited April 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    The fog lights are where normal headlights should be, they're very high up. Maybe it's a land and water vehicle.:)

    I've seen alot worse.

    I think those eyes ARE the headlights, and the top pods are the blinkers and maybe extra driving lights.

    I like the general shape and proportions. The tail is all right, but the front is definitely something to get used to.
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