Here's How the 2020 Nissan Juke Compares to the First Juke

First, let's look at the design, which some say has become more conventional. The original Juke looks striking even to this day, but we know many of Nissan's customers are older, and so they've toned down the craziness.

At the front, the upper lights are definitely more conventional now, but they've kept the round ones just below. The main grille is actually much bigger on the 2020 model, but it doesn't give off a particularly sporty vibe. The rear is also toned down, but it does match the premium theme of the cabin.

While it still belongs in the small class of crossovers, Nissan has tried to make the cabin usable. Thus, the 70mm increase in overall length and 30mm of added height are matched to a 100mm boost in wheelbase to give you acceptable legroom. But if that's the only thing you're after, your money might be better spent on a Skoda Kamiq.

Trunk space is really good too - 422 liters. That's slightly more than you get from many compact hatchbacks like the Golf or Peugeot 308. Part of the reason is a change in chassis configuration. Nissan only offers FWD, and knowing how they handled the Qashqai, AWD will probably never be added to the little Juke.

Do you need it? probably not. But we will miss the Juke Nismo, which was probably the only redeeming version of the old car. The 2020 model comes only with one engine, a 1-liter 3-cylinder turbo making 115 horsepower. It will get to 100km/h (62 mph) in about 10.4 seconds and comes with a 6-speed manual or a DCT.

If you're like us and the only way to enjoy a small car is with a powerful engine, pretty much the only choice in this class is the Ford Puma ST, coming out next year.