2011 Nissan JUKE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest news for 2011 is the JUKE itself: this was the all-new small crossover's first U.S. model year. It also marked the start of the first-generation JUKE in the U.S.
About the 2011 Nissan JUKE
1st generation (F15, 2011-2017 U.S.), first U.S. model year
Nissan marketed the JUKE as a “bold urban sport cross,” blending sports-car attitude with small-SUV usefulness. Its core appeal was personality and driving energy more than maximum cargo room. The model paired a city-friendly footprint and raised seating position with a turbocharged engine, striking styling, and a motorcycle-inspired cabin, giving shoppers something far more playful and unconventional than a typical small crossover.
The S focuses on the JUKE's core formula: bold styling, a lively turbo engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, and straightforward everyday equipment. The SV adds comfort and convenience features such as a moonroof, push-button start, automatic climate control, and selectable drive modes. The SL tops the lineup with leather seating, heated front seats, navigation, upgraded audio, and a rearview camera.
What changed, by category
2011 Nissan JUKE specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was 2011 the first U.S. model year for the Nissan JUKE?
Yes. The 2011 JUKE was the model's U.S. debut and the first year of the F15 generation sold here.
What engine does the 2011 Nissan JUKE have?
Every 2011 JUKE has a 188-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, regardless of trim.
Does the 2011 Nissan JUKE have all-wheel drive?
Yes. Some 2011 JUKE versions have torque-vectoring all-wheel drive, while others use front-wheel drive.
How do the 2011 JUKE S, SV, and SL trims differ?
The S covers the essentials, the SV adds features such as a moonroof, push-button start, automatic climate control, and selectable drive modes, and the SL adds leather, heated front seats, navigation, upgraded audio, and a rearview camera.
Does the 2011 Nissan JUKE have navigation and leather seats?
Yes, on the SL trim. The 2011 JUKE SL has leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, a 5-inch touchscreen navigation system, and a rearview camera.