If you’ve been interested in buying a subcompact crossover in the last year or so, but haven’t pulled the trigger, now is the right time to do so. And what crossover should you buy? Two words – Nissan Juke.
When it was released in 2010, the Juke quickly became one of the most controversial compact crossovers on the market. With a unique, “bulbous” design and quirky headlights, as well as a spunky turbocharger four-cylinder engine, it was polarizing. You either loved it, or you hated it. There was no in-between.
If you loved it – but couldn’t buy it at the time – now is the right time to pick up a Nissan Juke. Why? Here are 5 reasons.
1. Plenty Of Jukes Are Coming Off Of Leases
If you’re looking to save some cash by getting a used vehicle, now is the best time to get a pre-owned Nissan Juke. There are plenty of Jukes coming off of leases – and the polarizing design and style of the Juke means that dealers are willing to lower their prices on pre-owned cars, in order to move them off of the lot.
If you check out your local Nissan dealers, chances are you can find a late-model Nissan Juke without too many miles on it – and if it’s under 3 years and 36,000 miles, it’s still covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty.
2. Jukes Are Cheaper Than Comparable Crossovers Due To Depreciation
Depreciation is a double-edged sword. Sure, if you buy a new car, you don’t want it to depreciate quickly. You want it to hold its value for years to come.
But when you’re shopping used, depreciation is your friend. And late-model Jukes tend to depreciate much more quickly than comparable cars like the Honda HR-V and Toyota C-HR. In fact, according to Edmunds, a 2017 Juke depreciates by nearly $6,000 in the first year, but only by about $1,500-$1,000 per year thereafter. This means you could pick up a gently-used Juke for much less than a new model.
Just for comparison, a Honda HR-V will only depreciate by $4,000 during the first year, so you’re less likely to get a stellar deal.
3. You May Be Able To Find Great Deals On Brand-New Nissan Juke Models
If you’ve gotten this far in the article, you probably know one of the reasons that it’s now or never when it comes to buying a Juke. It’s being discontinued. Soon, it will be replaced by the Nissan Kicks in North America.
But, again, this may be a good thing – if you’re in the market for a new Nissan Juke. As the launch date for the Nissan Kicks comes closer, chances are that dealers are still going to be sitting on a pile of unsold Nissan Jukes.
This means that, if you can bide your time, and check dealer websites for deals, you could snag a brand-new Nissan Juke for a significant savings off of MSRP.
4. You Can Still Get A Manual Transmission In A Nissan Juke Nismo
Most modern crossovers are built for comfort and ease-of-use – which means an automatic, CVT transmission, which will be present in the Nissan Kicks.
But if you choose a Nissan Juke Nismo, you can enjoy the power of the turbocharged engine with a 6-speed manual transmission – and row through the gears on the road.
There are a diminishing number of crossovers with manual transmissions – so if a manual is important to you, it’s time to start shopping!
5. There’s Just No Other Car Quite Like It
The Nissan Juke has such a unique design, quirky colorways to choose from, and a character that’s just not found in many other “everyday” compact crossovers and SUVs.
There never was a car like it – and there may never be another one, at least not from Nissan. So if you’ve fallen in love with the one-of-a-kind Nissan Juke, now is the time to buy.
Shop For A Nissan Juke Today – Don’t Miss Out!
Before too long, you won’t be able to get a new Nissan Juke – and used models may start selling more quickly, now that their discontinuation has been announced (discontinued in Canada for about a year and soon to be discontinued in the United States). So start shopping for a new or used Nissan Juke now, and enjoy this singular, polarizing subcompact crossover for years to come.
