Nissan Juke vs Hyundai Kona

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Nissan Juke
Nissan Juke

$27,980 - $45,490

2024 price

Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona

$29,990 - $65,925

2024 price

Summary

2024 Nissan Juke
2024 Hyundai Kona
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
5.8L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Frustrating dual clutch auto
  • Missing a few tech items rivals get
  • Could do with a hybrid version

  • Ongoing costs expensive for class
  • Single motor isn't the punchiest
  • 'Extended' range still doesn't come near 500km
2024 Nissan Juke Summary

The Nissan Juke was meant to herald a new era for Nissan in Australia.

It was the first in a slew of new-generation SUVs and has now been joined by the Qashqai, X-Trail, and Pathfinder as part of a new-look Nissan.

Unlike those others, though, the Juke hasn’t quite resonated with buyers. Since arriving to what Nissan probably expected to be fanfare back in 2020, the new Juke has since sunk to the bottom of its compact SUV segment, outselling only a handful of other models.

So, what went wrong? Is the quirky styling of the Juke too much? Are there too many appealing choices in the compact SUV space? Alternatively, could the Juke be an underrated gem worth checking out?

I find myself in an upper mid-spec ST-L to find out.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Summary

With its EV-led design, the updated flagship Hyundai Kona Electric model, the Premium Extended Range, is a small SUV that's big on space and luxury features.

Which feels increasingly necessary for EVs to compete in an ever-expanding market where change is celebrated and expectations remain high.

Competition includes the newcomer Renault Megane E-Tech, the Kia Niro EV and even the Volvo C40. I've been driving the top model for a week to see how Hyundai's cutest EV fared with my little family of three.

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