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The Juke's  underlying structure is related to Nissan's other small cars, the Nissan Cube and Nissan Versa. Because of the Juke's  sloping roof line, you don't get as much rear headroom in this crossover as you would in the small Nissan sedans. But you do get plenty of high-end features such as standard Bluetooth and iPod integration and available keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, heated seats, a navigation system and a back-up camera. The Juke is also available with an instrument display similar to that in the Nissan GT-R supercar; it lets you adjust the calibration of throttle action, steering assist and transmission shift schedule as well as seeing various readouts like turbo boost or lateral g.

Young drivers (or young at heart) should find a lot to like in the 2011 Nissan Juke. Compared to other small hatchbacks like the Kia Soul, Mitsubishi Outback Sport and Scion xB, it offers a considerably higher fun factor. Of course, one might also consider the new Ford Fiesta, which isn't as quick or as accommodating yet still fun to drive, and costs less besides. There's also the Mini Countryman, which is more expensive but similarly a hoot to drive. When it comes down to it, though, we're quite impressed with the Juke. Hopefully its bionic frog styling will become an acquired taste.