BUILT TO THRILL: INTRODUCING THE NEW NISSAN JUKE

 Nissan  Philippines  Inc.  (NPI)  celebrates  another  milestone  for  the  local  compact  crossover segment, as it brings in another innovation that is built to thrill – the new Nissan Juke.

 First launched in Japan in 2010, the new Nissan Juke immediately captured the attention of the global automotive scene because of its fun, bold design, and exciting driving performance. In March 2014, the minor change Nissan Juke was unveiled in the Geneva International Motor Show, bringing an even more refreshed take on the eye-catching vehicle. The minor change model was then brought into the South East Asia having first introduced in Thailand in February 2015 and since then, it has been making its mark in the region.

The new Nissan Juke combines boldness and excitement, becoming the brand’s answer to the growing  local  compact  crossover  segment.    It  showcases  the ability  to  deftly  take  on  the challenges of everyday driving in the Philippines.



 BOLD DESIGN
The new Nissan Juke is designed to project an energetic agility, bringing together the toughness of an SUV and dynamism of a compact sports car into one vehicle through Nissan’s ROBIOTIC design  concept.  Under  this,  Nissan  takes the  mechanical  (ROBO)  and  combines  it  with  the living  body  (BIO)  to  produce  a  masculine  and  agile  exterior,  and  an  interior  that  combines mechanical precision with dynamic movement. The new Nissan Juke’s unique crossover styling gives it a bold, eye-catching look on the road.

On  the  outside,  the  Nissan  Juke  immediately  commands  attention  with  boomerang  LED combination  lamps  set  high  upon  the  hood,  complimenting  the  large  round  headlamps.  Nissan’s signature V-grille, coupled with an under guard intake, further enhance the sportiness of the new Nissan Juke’s exterior.

Raked front pillars open up a large windshield area for improved all-around visibility, while a sloped rear roofline combines with its muscular lower body sides to emphasize its strength and sportiness. Embedded rear door handles in the rear pillars recall the design of a 2-door sports coupe.   On the ground, 17-inch alloy wheels gives added boldness and power to the new Nissan Juke’s overall design. Together, these elements add to the aerodynamics of the new Nissan Juke for an enhanced driving experience.  Inside the new Nissan Juke, radical character lines and hooded gauges on the center console add to the bold nature of the vehicle. Sport-bolster driver and passenger seats, which keep the
rider’s body in place when in motion and a diving fin inspired door trim design, add to the new Nissan Juke’s sporty personality.

The new Nissan Juke’s also offers enough space for five passengers to fit in comfortably. A fold-down 60/40-split bench rear seat and flat load floor can be configured as needed in order to accommodate groceries, sports gear, luggage or people.

 ICONIC TECH
The  new  Nissan  Juke also features  the new  intelligent  control  display  called  the  Integrated Control System (I-CON).  This versatile, multi-colored system allows drivers to change the drive and climate modes at a touch.  

In  Drive  mode,  the  I-CON  system  offers  three  different  settings  –  Normal,  Sport  and  Eco.  Normal  mode  combines  performance  and  efficiency,  best  suited  for  everyday  driving,  while Sport  mode  delivers  more power  for  a  more  agile  and  responsive  drive.  Finally, Eco  mode maximizes the vehicles fuel efficiency.

 The I-CON also toggles the controls in Climate mode, with the display panel showing the interior temperature  settings  and  air  flow  preferences.  This  allows  the  driver  and  passengers  to customize the interior atmosphere to suit their individual preferences.

 EXCITING DRIVE
In the Philippines, the new Nissan Juke will be available in the HR16DE 1.6L DOHC gasoline engine variant, coupled with the new generation Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).    Under  this  powertrain  combination,  the new Nissan  Juke  will delivers  a  smooth  yet exciting drive supported by engine power of 116PS with 154Nm of torque.

For added stability, the new Nissan Juke is equipped with independent MacPherson struts at the front suspension and torsion beam axle at the rear suspension.

The new Nissan Juke also boasts of a plethora of safety features, such as anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and dual front airbags.  Complementing these are convenience features such as an integrated control system, rear parking camera, and cruise control.

COMMAND THE ROAD
As a refreshing new concept in driving, the new Nissan Juke represents Nissan’s commitment to delivering “Innovation that Excites” to their customers.  The new Nissan Juke will be available as a 4x2 variant with an SRP of P980,000. It will come in Red  Alert,  Solar  Yellow,  Pearl  White,  and  Black  Obsidian.    Expected  start  of  sales  will  be January 2016.