“The Nissan Juke is a cute small SUV, however, the interior styling would be far greater with more leather interior/color options. Also, storage is a huge complaint. It is very much lacking storage, cup holders and such compartments. There is nowhere to place or store much of anything.”
2014 Nissan JUKE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for the 2014 Nissan JUKE is the new NISMO RS, a higher-performance trim with up to 215 horsepower, stronger brakes, added reinforcement, sharper suspension and steering tuning, and Recaro front seats. The rest of the lineup carries over without a major redesign or technology update.
About the 2014 Nissan JUKE
1st generation (2011-2017 US), fourth model year and last year before the 2015 refresh
Nissan positioned the JUKE as a small crossover combining a higher seating position and available AWD with the quick response of a turbocharged hatchback. Its core appeal was personality: unusual styling, compact dimensions, lively acceleration, and car-like handling rather than maximum passenger or cargo room. It stood apart from conventional small crossovers through its standard turbo engine and sport-focused NISMO versions.
The 2014 JUKE lineup ranges from the straightforward 188-hp S to the comfort-focused SV and the better-equipped SL, which has heated leather-appointed seats, navigation, a rearview camera, and upgraded audio. The 197-hp NISMO adds sportier handling and bodywork, while the new NISMO RS sits at the top with more power and more serious performance hardware. The RS retains the JUKE’s five-door layout despite its sharper focus.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The new NISMO RS uses a 211- or 215-hp version of the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, depending on drivetrain. Other trims retain their existing engines: 188 hp in S, SV, and SL, and 197 hp in NISMO.
Styling
The new NISMO RS uses the NISMO aerodynamic body design with RS identification. The JUKE lineup receives no broader exterior restyle.
Structural
The new NISMO RS adds body and chassis reinforcement, more aggressive suspension and steering tuning, larger vented disc brakes with upgraded pads, and Recaro front seats.
2014 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 | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/S-Mode | Automatic, CVT w/S-Mode | Automatic, CVT w/S-Mode | Automatic, CVT w/S-Mode | Automatic, CVT w/S-Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 188 hp | 188 hp | 197 hp | 211 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft | 35.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||
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| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Nissan JUKE?
The biggest change is the introduction of the NISMO RS. It adds up to 215 horsepower, larger brakes, extra body reinforcement, sharper suspension and steering tuning, and Recaro front seats.
Was the 2014 Nissan JUKE redesigned?
No, the 2014 Nissan JUKE was not redesigned. The S, SV, SL, and NISMO largely carry over, while the higher-performance NISMO RS joins the lineup.
How is the 2014 JUKE NISMO RS different from the regular NISMO?
The NISMO RS is the more performance-focused version. It has 211 or 215 horsepower instead of 197, plus stronger brakes, added reinforcement, more aggressive suspension and steering tuning, and Recaro front seats.
Is the 2014 Nissan JUKE meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
The main difference is the new NISMO RS trim. Shoppers considering the S, SV, SL, or regular NISMO will find no significant redesign or model-wide technology overhaul for 2014.
Did every 2014 Nissan JUKE get more power?
No, only the new NISMO RS brought a higher-output engine. The S, SV, and SL remain at 188 horsepower, while the regular NISMO remains at 197 horsepower.
2014 Nissan JUKE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Nissan JUKE.
4.2
2014 Nissan JUKE
(200 reviews)
“-needs an interior release for hatchback\n-the fuel capacity is too low\n-highway fuel economy should be better\n-the nav system is cranky, garmin is so much better”
“I love my Juke. It is fun and different. The body style is unique. I get a lot of compliments on it. I do wish the climate control buttons were reversed (i tend to accidentally change the temp when I want to change the fan settings).”