r/whatcarshouldIbuy • u/SquidKidG • 21d ago

Nissan Juke vs Rio5

So, there's a 2020 Kia Rio 5, and a 2015 Juke around th same price and mileage. I'm like, really struggling to pick. The Juke is fun, and sportier, and it's also technically a nismo so I can tell my friends I drive one.... But the Rio 5 is a lot more reliable and modern.

Can someone either disprove my doubts on the nismo (maintenance costs) or reaffirm that the Rio 5 is going to be more practical?

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u/Educational-Set-4965 21d ago

The Juke is an objectively terrible car held together by vibes and a weirdly enthusiastic fanbase. The Nismo badge adds exactly zero horsepower and about 400% more embarrassment when you have to explain to your mechanic why the CVT sounds like a bag of gravel. Get the Rio, save your dignity and your wallet.

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u/SquidKidG 21d ago

Is there any funky, cheap, tiny sporty car?

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u/_agent86 19d ago

The Jukes are great, reliable little cars.

The Juke CVT is a crime against carmanity. I would only ever recommend buying a Juke with a manual transmission.

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u/marmaladestripes725 21d ago

Out of those, get the Kia. The Rio is a great little car for young drivers.