I really want to like this thing, as there are precious few "sexy" CUVs at that price tag. There are three issues I have with it though.
Like the Pathfinder, I find something off with the proportions of the front end. When viewed straight on, it looks like the front track is too narrow for the vehicle. From the wheel wells, the car swells outwards before curving back into the hoodline. The car version of a muffin top...
Also, and like the Venza, it is a shame that its sporty styling does not translate into a sporty ride. Surely, they could offer a sportier ride down the road? If a Nismo Juke exists...
It is also disappointing that the interior is not nearly as avant garde as the exterior. You walk up to the car looking at a really sexy bod, and get in to find a much more conservative interior.