Nissan Juke-R vs GT-R track test - Auto Express

This may look like a Nissan Juke at first glance, but under the skin beats the heart of the monstrous GT-R super coupe. So can Godzilla's phenomenal powertrain be as effective in a compact crossover? We take to the track to find out.R

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[rrpostalagain]

Well, it's the first Juke I've looked at without laughing.

[XXXCompAssesXXX]

I love it how someone thought up the plan, but then actually did what he said he was going to do. Good job guys on the Juke R!

[JohannesGalansson]

I love the design of the Nissan Puke-R.

[pacrat]

The Juke R is less powerful, less aerodynamic, and heavier. But you say its a 'fair' chance.. Umm, what?

[nespokesman]

I love way the juke looks.

The warthog styling is epic

[ImperialGaming]

It's funny, everyone who ownes one loves it and everyone who doesnt hates the car. (personally i own one and i love it!)

[INDZDIPSET]

Everyone having an opinion on the Juke clearly hasnt driven or owned one. Great reliable cars, great technology and comfort inside, fully customization and affordable. The looks arent for everyone but ugly? Please, go stick to your boy racer cars which half the population own.

[dragracedriver]

Wonderful explanation and the most wonderful channel

[AsifLicious]

Even though it's ugly, the Juke R is so cool

[msyafiq]

may i know what kind of body kit that juke R use?

[Jamalito]

Any iodea what music is running at the background from 03:00 onwards?

[sandrarios]

You forgot to mention the $590, 000 (!) price tag for a Juke-R, which is going to go into limited production, but with the more powerful engine. With the boost in power, it should be on par with a GTR, I'm supposing. And actually what struck me most was seeing a regular production Juke again after seeing the Juke-R here and in other videos. Raised up like that, it looks much larger, like the sort-of cross-over SUV it's supposed to be. Nissan should make a run of lowered Jukes, because in my ever humble opinion, the odd front styling of the Juke actually kinda "works" for me as a performance hatchback. Take some Jukes, lower them, throw a decently powerful turbo 4-cylinder in it (in an ideal situation with all- or at least rear-wheel drive) and Nissan instantly has a VW GTI/Citroen/Ford Focus/Peugeot beater on it's hands. That is if they can find a way to bring that weight down. 4000 lbs. in Juke-R form...eeesh.

[theFORZA]

Are you calling me not into cars?I have been into cars since birth, my second word i ever spoke was auto, and I research cars every moment i can find the time

now that's dedication

[egeo.]

I actually enjoy the Jukes usually, but this is something else. Pretty cool mate.

[BuiltForSpeed]

juke is pretty cool looking suv. not pretty but different

[amzyhs]

Is it just me or does it look a bit riced

[randomodestchannel]

what song is that on the juke r test drive??

[rwac]

he was power sliding around the corners in the GTR

[nawazkx]

They should of called it the Nissan Joke-R

[TheKenjoje]

how big or small that difference is depends on the track configuration.