Solved “mystery”: the return of the Nissan Juke

After being the first B SUV – in 2010 – Nissan Juke has seen its market share in this segment expand, becoming, in fact, a leader in the way of designing cars for city use. It was a challenge made by a surprise move, what in rugby is called Juke, which Nissan won. And today, 14 years later, it is updated with a special edition of the classic Juke.

To launch it, it was decided to combine it with the Milan Marathon, because running is life, it is communication with nature, it is fun, all the qualities that Nissan wanted to present with the Juke in this combination. And he did it by choosing a strong color, that yellow that seems to be very popular and gives color to our cities.

When you get into the Nissan Juke, the first thing you notice is the new central infotainment with a 12.3-inch screen, tilted 8° towards the driver to make it easier to read and use the touch controls. The system has new and intuitive graphics, as well as voice recognition made more effective with a variety of expressions, phrases and commands. In addition to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto is now also WiFi.

The instrument panel is also new, with a high-resolution 12.3-inch TFT digital screen (1920 x 720 pixels available from the N-Connecta trim level, 7 inches on the Acenta trim level) with graphics and content capable personalized. In the central part of the screen, between the speed and rpm indicators, it is possible to view a series of important information, including: navigation and map data, fuel consumption, tire pressure, audio system data. This information is available through the controls on the steering wheel.

A modification that not only affected the connection but also the interior, with a combination of luxury and good to the eye and touch, and fines worthy of premium parts. In addition to yellow, of course, there are other new colors that expand the customer’s choice and they are all modern, elegant and finished with shades that sparkle when you see them in the sunlight.

The Nissan Juke comes with two powertrain options: Hybrid and DIG-T. The Juke’s Hybrid powertrain is now available across the range, including the entry-level Acenta. The system has a Nissan internal combustion engine with a power of 69 kW (94 HP) and a torque of 148 Nm. The main electric motor, also from Nissan, has a power of 36 kW (49 HP) and a torque. of 205 Nm The engine is completed with a 15kW high voltage starter (secondary electric motor), inverter, 1.2 kWh liquid-cooled and multi-mode gearbox.

The petrol engine solution, offered at the same price as the previous version, is equipped with a 1.0 liter three-cylinder DIG-T engine, with a power of 114 HP and 180 Nm of torque (200 Nm and more torque work). , which makes the car snappy and fun to drive. Two gearbox options: 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT), with a selector for driving modes Eco, Standard and Sport.

Price range: Nissan Juke is available in five trim levels (Acenta, N-Connecta, N-Design, N-Sport, Tekna) all with hybrid or petrol engines, with the following prices for Acenta petrol versions from 25,000 euros , N. -Connecta from 26,800 euros N-Design, N-Sport and Tekna all from 28,600 euros. The full range with relative pricing will be available from the end of April.