The Nissan Juke crossover will slot in below the Nissan Rogue in the U.S. lineup later this year and is either the next sporty, exciting off-road runabout or something as awkward as the Isuzu Vehicross without the performance.

The 2011 Nissan Juke, inspired by the Applesque beach buggy Qazana concept, is the company's attempt to rid the European continent of small boring hatchbacks... with yet another crossover. It's like fighting drowsiness with an Oprah Winfrey biography.