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Thursday, June 13, 2013
2011 Nissan Juke SL FWD Review
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| The 2011 Nissan Juke. Beauty is as....um.... |
So, if a Pontiac Aztek mated with a....
Lets just deal with the appearance issues surrounding the Nissan Juke right away, shall we?
Its an acquired taste. And I havent acquired it yet. It looks to me like maybe Nissans styling department has decided to pay tribute to the 1977 Datsun F-10. Dont remember that one? Here ya go:
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| The 1977 Datsun F-10. No, kids, this isnt the Onion. Its real. |
But while the F-10 had virtually nothing to recommend it 35 years ago, the Juke is a surprisingly entertaining drive.
Sitting where you cant see the styling, you press the gas pedal and a 188-horsepower 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (with 177 pounds per foot of torque) takes off rightnow. You can shift it yourself, or as in the case of our tester, opt for the Continuously Variable Transmission, and, as weve noted before, Nissan makes the best CVTs on the market today.
The Juke backs up the go power with stopping power...vented front disc brakes and solid rear disc brakes. And for in between launch and landing, the handling is remarkably good too..with front wheel drive, speed-sensitive electric power steering, an independent front suspension, torsion beam rear suspension and front and rear stabilizer bars.
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| The 2011 Nissan Jukes rear hints at the amount of junk that will fit in the trunk. |
The tall and wide styling makes the Juke spacious for people and their things...and its loaded with safety features like a full complement of air bags, active head restraints, seat belt pretensioners, anti-lock brakes, vehicle dynamic control with traction control system, electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist.
And the inside...well, stuff gets stylish (in a funky kind of way). The color accents brighten up what could be a drab cabin, and in SL trim, the Juke is very well-equipped with leather-appointed seats, steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel controls for audio and cruise, a 6-speaker (plus Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier) AM/FM/Sirius XM/CD/mp3 audio system with USB connection and Bluetooth, navigation including XM NavTraffic with a 5-inch color screen, pushbutton start, power locks, windows and a power sliding moonroof. Thats all standard for $23,050.
The test car we had for a week had only three options...stainless steel exhaust finish for $95, carpeted floormats and cargo mat for $175 and the rear roof spoiler for $390. Tack on the $750 destination charge and the bottom line is $24,455...which is a bargain for the fun-to-drive quotient. And it gets good mileage (EPA estimate 27 city/32 highway).
The question: Can you get past the looks long enough for a test drive? And if you agreed with my assessment of the cars capabilities, would you overlook its styling and buy it? Click the comment button and lets discuss.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
LA Debut 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
Nissan just unveiled the 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet teaser image and announced that the new version of the model will have its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in two days time. On the 17th of November, 2010,
The new trim will carry the marquee of Murano CrossCabriolet and will shed two-doors. The press release from Nissan proclaims the Murano will be, "the world’s first all-wheel drive crossover convertible.” featuring room for four adults along with space for assorted gear such as golf clubs or luggage. Here at Family Car Guide, we think that qualifies the new Murano CrossCabriolet as a family vehicle. But the idea of a high-riding, wind in your hair, vehicle has been seen before. The Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender and even the Geo Tracker all offered soft-tops. Of course they are not called crossovers and they do not have folding roofs, but the concept is similar.
Power will likely be provided by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 260 hp (194 kW / 264 PS) and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) of torque. It is expected to be mated to a CVT transmission and front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive will be optional).
Source: Nissan
Press Release
2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSSCABRIOLET
World Debut - Nov. 17th at the Los Angeles Auto Show
The worlds first all-wheel drive crossover convertible, delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways. With room for four adults, space for golf bags or luggage (even with the top down), and a premium level interior, the Murano CrossCabriolet represents a breakthrough in concept and design. Set to go on sale in early 2011.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Nissan GT R Interior Tuning by Vilner
This preparation has the particularity of leaving intact both the exterior aesthetics as the technical section of the fireball, focusing only on the carrier.
The main change, and it is named, is the installation of a series of LED lights on the cab roof to simulate a starry sky.
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| GT-R |
In both sports seats supplied by Recaro, the panels and the steering wheel is black appreciates a high quality leather with red stitching.
It is also used for some elements of the alcantara.
This preparation gives the interior of the Nissan GT-R, originally devoid of brightness and pointed to the performance, a high level of luxury and comfort.
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