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Nissan Juke fuses the best qualities of a sports car, including a sporty
driving position, dynamic handling and powerful turbo engine, with the best
aspects of an SUV - such as a robust lower body, raised ground height, improved
visibility, confident stance and available all-wheel drive. These qualities come
together in a uniquely Nissan way with value, quality, safety and driving
pleasure.
Nissan Juke's aggressive styling brings a breath of fresh air
to the segment. Built on Nissan's proven global B-platform, Nissan Juke features
a powerful front end treatment with the turn signals integrated into the front
fenders, a high beltline and coupe-like falling roofline.
Other exterior
details include body-colored outside mirrors and front door handles, and
"hidden" rear door handles.
Nissan Juke also offers generous ground
clearance with standard 17-inch wheels and tires. Adding to the authentic SUV
look is a broad shoulder line, large wheel arches and robust lower bodywork that
seems to emerge from under the vehicle. Above the waistline, Juke shows its
sporty side with a raked windshield, upswept rear side windows and canopy-like
glass. The lights also reflect Juke's sporty agility, with the front lights
split into two distinct elements, with the main lamps drawing inspiration from
rally car lights. Fog lights are available, depending on trim level. In the
rear, the taillights share a resemblance with the distinctive "boomerang" design
found on the latest generation Nissan 370Z. The Juke color palette includes a
range of eight exterior offerings.
Interior Design
The
Nissan Juke interior is equally aggressive with bolstered front seats, a wide
instrument panel and a unique center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank
and finished in a high-gloss paint. The gearshift sits on top of the console,
inspired by sports car driver/shifter positioning.
Another unique element
of the Nissan Juke interior is the Integrated Control (I-CON) system drive mode
selector, which offers three different throttle/transmission/steering response
settings - Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance
feel and Eco for maximum efficiency. It adjusts throttle, transmission (CVT
only) and steering feel for the precise ride the driver desires. I-CON also
serves as a central command center and display module, adopting different
display colors and functions depending on how it is being used. In Climate mode,
the display shows the interior temperature settings while the "buttons" display
air flow preferences. In "D-Mode," the buttons change to the three driving modes
and the display shows engine- and drive-related dials and information.
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