Nissan's quirky-looking Juke crossover will make its way into U.S. showrooms this October with prices starting at $18,960 plus destination and handling fees for the base front-wheel model and topping out at $24,550 (again, not including destination and handling charges) for the flagship SL version with all-wheel drive.
Buyers can choose between a front-wheel drivetrain or an all-wheel-drive system that splits torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels and can also can split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle, and either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a six-speed manual gearbox (only with FWD).
Nissan says fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for the front-wheel drive Juke with a CVT.
"We believe JUKE's unique combination of motorsports-inspired exterior and interior design and unexpected levels of technology – along with a starting MSRP under $19,000 – is going to propel JUKE into the heart of the fast-growing compact hatchback/crossover market," said Nissan North America VP, Al Castignetti.
Standard safety features on all eight models include six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). Here are the prices (minus destination charges) and trim levels:
Model / Transmission - Price
JUKE S CVT FWD - $18,960 USD
JUKE SV MT FWD - $20,260 USD
JUKE SV CVT FWD - $20,760 USD
JUKE SL MT FWD - $22,550 USD
JUKE SL CVT FWD - $23,050 USD
JUKE S CVT AWD - $20,460 USD
JUKE SV CVT AWD - $22,260 USD
JUKE SL CVT AWD - $24,550 USD
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