Should you buy one?

Probably not. It’s just too hard to look past the rivals. The Skoda Kamiq is a better all-round package, the Ford Puma more fun and the Toyota Yaris Cross is more efficient than the Juke hybrid.

That’s not to say the Juke is without merit. It has a user friendly interior with a good touchscreen infotainment system and it’s practical, too. The trouble is that it doesn’t stand out in a class filled with overachieving rivals.

If you’re head over heels for the looks, and don’t mind life in the slow lane, the Juke is by no means a bad choice, certainly after the raft of improvements brought about in 2024. Even so, we’d recommend trying a few rivals before committing to buying one.

What we like

The Juke’s quirky looks haven’t compromised its practicality. There’s decent space in the cabin and the boot in particular. Even the most basic Jukes still get good kit levels and starting prices are competitive when compared with rivals.

What we don’t like

In the back seats it feels awfully dark, the rear doors are narrow, the Hybrid models have a smaller boot, it could be peppier and there are no diesel, plug-in hybrid or electric options.

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