Nissan Juke :)

**Walter** · June 13th, 2017 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

The Ecosport also has transmission problems so do read up on that.

It's not a transmission problem ... one just has to learn how to drive DCTs properly ...

**aar0nix** · June 13th, 2017 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

It's not a transmission problem ... one just has to learn how to drive DCTs properly ...

Not sure if you think the jerkiness of the Ecosport's DCT is not a problem. You even commented about it on the Ecosport thread here in tsikot.

**greenlight** · June 13th, 2017 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Decent leather seats costs much more than 25T ... about 50T upwards ...

This is true. At least I can use the discount to add to my budget for the leather seats. Thanks.

**greenlight** · June 13th, 2017 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

Yes the ride is a bit on the stiff side 7/10 (with 10 being the stiffest, Fortuner is about 9/10, Hilux/slammed ride 10/10) but that gives the juke its fun and neutral handling. You'd be surprised you can take most corners faster driving it than the Ecosport.

Thanks for the confirmation, Aar0nix.

When the Fortuner came out, everyone was complaining about the ride. Since this is not prevalent with the Juke, I would say that the ride is not too bad or is easily overlooked. Or there aren't that many Juke owners yet. hehe.

This still does not dampen my desire to own one. I hope my wife won't blame me later on. Hehe.

Thanks again!

**aar0nix** · June 13th, 2017 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by greenlight

Thanks for the confirmation, Aar0nix.

When the Fortuner came out, everyone was complaining about the ride. Since this is not prevalent with the Juke, I would say that the ride is not too bad or is easily overlooked. Or there aren't that many Juke owners yet. hehe.

This still does not dampen my desire to own one. I hope my wife won't blame me later on. Hehe.

Thanks again!

Pls join Team Juke Philippines fb page. Madami na Juke owners surprisingly. Hit sya lalo sa mga single/newly weds

**Walter** · June 13th, 2017 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

Not sure if you think the jerkiness of the Ecosport's DCT is not a problem. You even commented about it on the Ecosport thread here in tsikot.

Yeah, was also ignorant about DCTs before ... the Ford Fiesta DCT really had issues ... they have mostly sorted it out with the Ford Ecosport ...

**greenlight** · June 14th, 2017 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by aar0nix

Pls join Team Juke Philippines fb page. Madami na Juke owners surprisingly. Hit sya lalo sa mga single/newly weds

Thanks sa tip, Aar0nix. I will do this and ask the other Juke owners regarding the ride.

**4dlynx** · June 27th, 2017 01:33 PM

Got my Juke last Saturday.
Then on Sunday, I, together with four passengers (parents with average weight and two kids), went to Baguio for the blessing and at the same time test its engine performance.

A couple of observations:
-struggles going uphill
-sluggish acceleration especially right after braking (not sure if it has to do with the CVT issue)

Nonetheless, great handling experience. A nice car for city driving.

**Wh1stl3r** · June 27th, 2017 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by 4dlynx

Got my Juke last Saturday.
Then on Sunday, I, together with four passengers (parents with average weight and two kids), went to Baguio for the blessing and at the same time test its engine performance.

A couple of observations:
-struggles going uphill
-sluggish acceleration especially right after braking (not sure if it has to do with the CVT issue)

Nonetheless, great handling experience. A nice car for city driving.

It's the engine sir. The 1.6L NA lump they put in is underpowered for highway use. But for the city it is enough. Gives good fc too. Output is 116 hp/154 Nm.

In other markets the 1.6L is turbocharged and makes 197 hp/250 Nm. There is also a 1.5L diesel that makes 109 hp/240 Nm.

**4dlynx** · June 27th, 2017 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Wh1stl3r

It's the engine sir. The 1.6L NA lump they put in is underpowered for highway use. But for the city it is enough. Gives good fc too. Output is 116 hp/154 Nm.

In other markets the 1.6L is turbocharged and makes 197 hp/250 Nm. There is also a 1.5L diesel that makes 109 hp/240 Nm.

The thing is, I also have Swift 1.2 /AT. Although both have acceleration issues, my observation is that Swift 1.2 has better throttle response.