10 Things you should know about the 2011 Nissan Juke

Recent years have seen the introduction of vehicles that defy classification. The BMW X6 and 5 Series Gran Turismo, Honda Accord CrossTour and Acura ZDX come to mind. Do these vehicles represent a different take on the midsize sedan, are they just odd-looking crossovers, or are they crossover coupes? Whatever they are, they represent additional business for their brands. For 2011, Nissan is introducing its own take on the crossover with the Juke. While the Juke is smaller than those vehicles, it also represents what could arguably be called a new segment. Let's take a look at what makes the Juke different and examine nine other things you should know before you buy.

Nissan Juke

The 2011 Nissan Juke is a 4-door, 5-seat sport utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the S (CVT) FWD to the SL AWD. Upon introduction, the $18,960 S (CVT) FWD is equipped with a standard 1.6L, 4-cylinder, engine. An Automatic transmission is standard. The $24,550 SL AWD is equipped with a standard 1.6L, 4-cylinder, engine. An Automatic transmission is standard.