Nissan Juke II (F16) : The Mature Successor The second-generation Nissan Juke (F16) was introduced in late 2019, moving to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance's CMF-B platform (shared with the Renault Captur II and Clio V). It addressed the major flaws of its predecessor by offering significantly more rear legroom, a much larger boot (422 liters), and a vastly improved interior finish. CRITICAL EXPERT NOTE REGARDING DIESEL: You requested a focus on the diesel motorization. However, as an independent expert, I must clarify that the Nissan Juke II (F16) has NEVER been offered with a diesel engine. Unlike the first generation (F15) which relied heavily on the 1.5 dCi (K9K), Nissan completely abandoned diesel for the F16 to meet stringent Euro 6d emissions regulations. High-mileage drivers
Final Buying Verdict The Nissan Juke II (F16) is a massive leap forward from its predecessor, offering the practicality that the original lacked while retaining its funky styling. Regarding the Diesel requirement: If you are doing 30,000+ km a year on the highway and strictly want a diesel, the Juke F16 is not for you, as the engine simply does not exist in this generation. You should look at a Peugeot 2008 1.5 BlueHDi or a slightly older Renault Captur 1.5 Blue dCi. However, if you are willing to adapt, the 1.6 Hybrid serves as the modern replacement for the diesel, offering excellent fuel economy in urban and mixed environments, though it lacks the highway torque of a traditional dCi. For most buyers, the 1.0 DIG-T with a manual gearbox remains the sweet spot for reliability, value, and driving enjoyment.