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Used Nissan Juke for sale: everything you need to know

The original Nissan Juke launched in 2010 was one of the most polarising cars on the road on its debut. Nobody had quite seen anything like it, but while the Juke’s styling still stands out, the class of vehicle it helped spawn, small SUVs and crossovers based on superminis, is now one of the most common on the roads.

The second-generation Juke arrived in 2019. It’s still striking to look at but probably less divisive than before, and it also happens to be a better all-rounder - which is just as well, given how many cars it now has to compete against. Keep reading to find out why the Juke might be worth a look as your next car.

Should you buy a Nissan Juke?

Whether you’re trading up from a previous generation Juke or attempting to choose between the dozens of similarly-sized models now on the market, the latest Nissan Juke is worth considering. It’s an undoubted improvement on its predecessor, being more spacious, giving you more room for luggage, and being more refined than before.

It’s not quite as distinctive to look at, but everything is relative - the old car certainly wasn’t for everyone, and while the latest Juke shares some styling cues with its predecessor, it’s probably a little easier on the eye than before. The interior is more conventional too but it’s the space most people will appreciate - it’s still not the biggest car in this class but it’s better at seating adults in the back than before.

Engine choice is fairly slim, the current range comprising just a petrol and a hybrid. Both are peppy, smooth, and frugal, though you won’t find a quick Nismo version like Nissan offered with the original Juke. The 2019-on cars ride and handle slightly better than before, but pick a model with larger alloy wheels and you won’t see much improvement on the ride front, so it’s probably best avoiding the top trim levels if you want a smoother drive. Equipment levels are pretty decent in the mid-range anyway.

The Juke was once pretty much out on its own, but competition now includes numerous models, including the sporty Ford Puma (one of the UK’s best-selling cars), the SEAT Arona and its VW Group siblings, the Peugeot 2008, Jeep Avenger, Vauxhall Mokka, DS3 Crossback, Renault Captur (which is similar under the skin to the Juke), Hyundai Bayon, Toyota Yaris Cross, and several more. There’s also the older Juke, if your budget can’t stretch to a post-2019 model.

What’s the best used Nissan Juke model to buy?

The smart money is probably on the hybrid with the latest Juke, thanks to its excellent claimed economy figures (of over 60mpg), though model-for-model you’ll have to find an extra few thousand pounds over the cost of the 1-litre turbo, which might be worth bearing in mind if you don’t cover many miles. In terms of trim level, we’d skip the basic Juke Visia for an Acenta, which comes with an eight-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, as well as a reversing camera and 17-inch alloy wheels. Skip up to the Tekna and you get Bose audio as well, but once again you’ll pay a little more for the higher trim levels, so there’s money to be saved if you don’t need a car absolutely crammed with kit.