Nissan Juke models explained
What do all the models mean, and how have they differed over the years?
By Ben Welham
Last updated: 19 June 2025
The Nissan Juke has been on our roads since 2010, meaning there’s more than 15 years of heritage in the model.
Through this, we’ve seen two different generations of Juke, all with different trims and engines – but what are the differences and why do they matter?
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Full Nissan Juke model list
First-generation Nissan Juke models
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Visia
This was the base trim, offering only essential features such as air-con, remote central locking and a CD player.
Acenta
Acenta offered more standard equipment than the Visia, with Sport and Premium packs as available add-ons.
N-Tec
Nissan introduced this trim later in the Juke’s lifecycle in 2013 to sit just above the Acenta trim, offering a higher level of standard equipment, adding an infotainment system and reversing camera.
Tekna
This is the most luxurious trim with features such as leather seats, heated front seats, and privacy glass for the maximum premium feel.
Nismo
The Nismo is the performance version of the Juke, with a decent power bump to 200hp and a few visual changes.
Nismo RS
The Nismo RS is the serious version with even more power at 212hp, a limited-slip differential, upgraded brakes and stiffer suspension.
First-generation Nissan Juke engines
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Petrol
Nissan offered the Juke with four different petrol engines in its first generation:
1.6-litre naturally aspirated with around 110hp (depending on trim) and a five-speed manual or CVT gearbox
1.2-litre turbocharged engine with 112hp and a six-speed manual – this was punchier and more efficient
1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 184hp and a six-speed manual or CVT
1.6-litre turbo in the Nismo RS with 212hp
Diesel
A Renault-sourced 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 115hp – good for economy driving and long motorway runs
Second-generation Nissan Juke models
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Visia
Being the entry-level trim, the Visia keeps things simple with features like Bluetooth, air-con, lane departure warning and the basic cloth seats.
Acenta
Step up to Acenta trim and you get an eight-inch infotainment display with a generally nicer interior and rear parking sensors.
N-Connecta
N-Connecta unlocks NissanConnect with a sat-nav and wireless phone charging, as well as dual-zone climate control and keyless entry.
Tekna
Move up to Tekna and it starts getting really fancy with a BOSE sound system, the ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving system and a 360-degree camera.
Tekna+
The Tekna+ gets all the above plus two-tone paint options, quilted leather seats and ambient lighting.
N-Sport
The N-Sport is the newest trim to join the Juke range, and it adds sportier styling, blacked-out trim, unique wheels and a sportier interior.
Second-generation Nissan Juke engines
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Petrol
The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine is a sweet point in the Juke, providing 112hp and plenty of poke.
Diesel
Nissan dropped diesel engines from the second-generation Juke line-up, with a focus on making cleaner petrol and hybrid cars.
Hybrid
For the first time, the Juke gets a hybrid engine, comprising a 1.6-litre engine with electric assistance, meaning it’s good for 138hp and up to 56mpg.
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What’s the best Nissan Juke model?
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The good thing about the Nissan Juke range is that there’s a model for everyone. If you want a more budget-friendly pick, then go for the entry-level Visia.
But if you want to step it up without having too many frills, the Acenta or N-Connecta will have you sorted.
Need more luxury? That’s where the Tekna and Tekna+ trims come in.
And for the sportiest feeling, the N-Sport or previous-generation Nismo is where you should look.
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