Nissan Juke, the beginning of the return of Turbocharged Z's?

Jamaica · 11-11-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Haha! You should take a look at it first.

I don't want to start a flame war with our resident Juke owners, but some might call the car "fugly".

The juke looks like a fun daily driver to me. Saw it at the dealer but never test drove it. Even it the next z generation has a diesel turbo ill might consider it.

jakoye · 11-11-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

The juke looks like a fun daily driver to me. Saw it at the dealer but never test drove it. Even it the next z generation has a diesel turbo ill might consider it.

Yes, the reviews have been fairly positive that I've seen. I just don't know about those lights on the top of the hood!

ProfessorDave · 11-11-2010, 03:17 PM

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

Endgame · 11-11-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

The juke looks like a fun daily driver to me. Saw it at the dealer but never test drove it. Even it the next z generation has a diesel turbo ill might consider it.

If the next Z has a diesel turbo, I will:

1. Keep my Z34....
2. Pick up the next RX7
3. Pick up the new Lotus Exige equivalent....
4. Chill on sports cars for a bit and play with the CX7.

jakoye · 11-11-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

If the next Z has a diesel turbo, I will:

1. Keep my Z34....
2. Pick up the next RX7
3. Pick up the new Lotus Exige equivalent....
4. Chill on sports cars for a bit and play with the CX7.

What's wrong with a diesel turbo? (although I personally don't think Nissan will go this way)

Endgame · 11-11-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

What's wrong with a diesel turbo? (although I personally don't think Nissan will go this way)

Nothing wrong with them! Think of all the torque they would produce!! Just not my style for a Sports car....

Red370 · 11-11-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Well, congratulations... on both counts!

So I take it you didn't mind the styling of the Juke? I saw one reviewer call it "son of Aztec"!

I think it looks really cool actually, thats what adds to its allure I think, apparently they are selling like hotcakes, none of the dealers around here have been able to keep them in stock, i'm going to have to drive 180 miles well into Texas to get it!

Red370 · 11-11-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

they look pretty cool in person, alot different from the pics for sure, i'd liken it as a cross between a Hyundai Santa Fe and a Rogue. It was cool to mash the pedal and hear the whistle of the turbo, the compressor literally is the size of my fist lol.

jakoye · 11-11-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I think it looks really cool actually, thats what adds to its allure I think, apparently they are selling like hotcakes, none of the dealers around here have been able to keep them in stock, i'm going to have to drive 180 miles well into Texas to get it!

You've been targeted, son!

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Originally Posted by leftlanenews.com

The look is definitely different. A little butch overall, it has been targeted to young urban males from 18-34 with 25-29 being the sweet spot. Nissan claims its targeted customers are gamers.

gorillanismo · 11-15-2010, 11:03 AM

I think that a hybrid car its not a pure sports car, maybe you can have a great chassis design but the heart of the car, the soul, its not of a true sports car...

Diesel, meh, too much torque to me, I like high rev cars better...

the best for the Z is:
1) small V6 DI TT ecoboost
2) small V8 high rev gasoline engine
3) bigger V6 high rev gasoline engine

thats my opinion...

Robert_Nash · 11-15-2010, 11:27 AM

Personally, I hope the keep the Z NA...turbos and superchargers are an easy way to add HP but "easy" seldom if ever truly means "better". I think it accurate to say that any sort of forced induction adds complexity which also adds cost to both manufacturing AND to maintenance (i.e. the total cost of ownership).

If folks want a turbo or supercharged on the vehicles then I would suggest leaving that in the hands of the aftermarket.

Just my $0.02 of course.

mjd77 · 11-15-2010, 10:15 PM

I guarantee you lighter cars w/smaller displacement is the direction everyone will start to take soon. That way they can still produce cars that are plenty fast but with better mpg.

mjd77 · 11-15-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jakoye

Yes, the reviews have been fairly positive that I've seen. I just don't know about those lights on the top of the hood!

...but in many reviews I have heard that the MPG people are getting may be a little less than desirable.

gorillanismo · 11-18-2010, 01:38 PM

we'll see, only time will say the truth

I hope that Nissan continue its way developing great sports cars, and I love boost...

optiontrader · 11-19-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement.

I've seen at least half a dozen driving around SoCal in the past week - these things seem to be selling, at least here.

They don't look to bad. Wonder how good the block internals are - mebbe we'll start seeing Stage 1/2 upgrades soon...

11-11-2010, 03:17 PM	#63 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	Saw a real live Juke for the first time today in the parking lot at work. Looks like it could be a fun, practical vehicle. I could see my wife wanting one, or even me down the road when the bad weather car is due for replacement. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

11-15-2010, 11:03 AM	#70 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	I think that a hybrid car its not a pure sports car, maybe you can have a great chassis design but the heart of the car, the soul, its not of a true sports car... Diesel, meh, too much torque to me, I like high rev cars better... the best for the Z is: 1) small V6 DI TT ecoboost 2) small V8 high rev gasoline engine 3) bigger V6 high rev gasoline engine thats my opinion... __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

11-15-2010, 11:27 AM	#71 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	Personally, I hope the keep the Z NA...turbos and superchargers are an easy way to add HP but "easy" seldom if ever truly means "better". I think it accurate to say that any sort of forced induction adds complexity which also adds cost to both manufacturing AND to maintenance (i.e. the total cost of ownership). If folks want a turbo or supercharged on the vehicles then I would suggest leaving that in the hands of the aftermarket. Just my $0.02 of course. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

11-18-2010, 01:38 PM	#74 (permalink)
gorillanismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 112 Drives: 03Chevrolet Cavalier Rep Power: 16	we'll see, only time will say the truth I hope that Nissan continue its way developing great sports cars, and I love boost... __________________ SHIFT: The Future NISSAN

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