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2015 Nissan Juke

Stand-apart styling is going to the next level for the Nissan Juke compact SUV.

The personalisation packs in this week's midlife makeover now provide contrasting colours for everything from the wheel trims to the speaker surrounds.

It is a Mini-esque approach to tailoring the look of the already outrageous vehicle and one that should be a popular — and profitable — addition to the accessories list.

The nose gets Nissan's "V-motion" grille and a stronger, reshaped lower bumper/air intake. The side mirrors carry the indicator repeaters. Front-drive versions get 40 per cent more boot space, at 354L.

Prices start at $23,490 for the ST with a new 1.2-litre four-cylinder turbo (85kW/190Nm) hooked to a six-speed manual.

So there's more bling but no more balance

Add $1000 for the CVT version, which uses a 1.6-litre rather than the smaller turbo — obviously a pricing strategy given the bigger engine has 32Nm less torque arriving higher up the rev range. Still, you can't have everything.

Ti-S models have a 1.6-litre turbo (140kW/240Nm) from $29,790 for the manual. The CVT-equipped variant adds torque-vectoring and all-wheel drive for $33,490.

The top-spec duo also gain a 5.8-inch infotainment screen with satnav, digital radio, reversing camera and 360-degree view monitor.

So there's more bling but no more balance. The Juke's biggest criticism — a bobbling ride over decent bitumen — is still evident even at low speeds.

The Juke remains a carnival ride: garish and fun but not practical enough as a daily driver. Plenty of buyers will pick unconventional looks over ride quality — we'd steer for the likes of a Renault Captur or Skoda Yeti without having to make the compromise.