Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2013 | Page 65

PROPERTY

ISLAND LIFE MOTORING REVIEW

JUKE NISMO
The Nissan Juke, which has proved hugely

2,500rpm, and that is when the Nismo

popular since its launch, has now been given

is that little bit special compared with its

a real tweak that enthusiasts are going to

Juke predecessors. It delivers power and

love.

performance throughout its six gears, and

So meet the new Juke Nismo, a real little

although it may be difficult to fully appreciate

monster with a pleasing growl under the

its full potential on the Island, anyone who

bonnet. I drove the Juke Nismo courtesy

also has to cover mainland miles will find it a

of Staddlestones Nissan of Ryde, and was

true pleasure to drive.

literally pushed back into its plush driving
seat by its smart acceleration.
The 197bhp, 1.6-litre turbocharged

The ride is firm, but never uncomfortable,
and even here on the Island this hot hatch
negotiates Island roads quickly but smoothly.

star is the new infotainment system mounted

petrol-powered Juke, really does pack a

The added beauty of it is that there is ample

in the centre console.

punch, and its revisions to the chassis and

room for four adults, and there is decent

exterior and interior styling to make it worthy

luggage space.

of ‘Nismo’ - short for Nissan Motorsports.
The turbocharger really kicks in when
you reach somewhere between 2,000 and

It’s sporty inside the cabin, with new sports
seats that grip well, the Alcantara-wrapped

With a price tag of £19,995, it covers
0-62mph in 7.8secs; has a top speed of
134mph; fuel economy of 40.9mpg and Co2
emissions of 159g/km.

steering wheel stands out, but the real cabin

TEST DRIVEN ON THE ISLAND
BY PETER WHITE

Staddlestones Nissan • Brading Road • Ryde • PO33 1QG • Tel: [phone]

www.staddlestones-nissan.co.uk

www.visitislandlife.com

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