LONDON — Nissan released the first details on its 2011 Juke compact crossover, which debuts next month at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show and goes on sale later this year in Europe, Japan and North America.
Styled at Nissan Design Europe in London and built at the company's Sunderland plant in northeast England, the Juke was teased at last year's Geneva show as the Qazana concept.
The five-passenger Juke is built on Nissan/Renault's global B platform (as are the U.S.-spec Nissan Versa and Cube) and will be available in both front- and four-wheel-drive configurations.
In Europe, it will come with a choice of three engines, two gasoline and one diesel, including a new turbocharged and direct-injected, 1.6-liter four-cylinder that makes 188 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices include two continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), plus five- and six-speed manuals. Expect the drivetrain offerings to be simplified considerably for the U.S. market
Top-of-the-line models will roll on 215/55R17 tires.
In the U.S., 2011 Nissan Juke will be slot in beneath the Murano and Rogue when it goes on sale. In Europe, it will complement the Note and the Qashqai.
Inside Line says: Nissan's crossover portfolio continues to grow while maintaining its edgy styling. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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frank908 says:
01:16 PM, 02/25/2010
The interior is atrocious. The center stack is the same shape as a Toyota pickup from yester year.
juan_mx says:
01:25 PM, 02/12/2010
There are rumors that Nissan is going to build a small crossover in the same plant where it manufactures the Versa (Aguascalientes, Mexico).
This may be it, and will probably substitute the Cube.
The rear end looks like a Volvo.
debbaranko says:
10:17 AM, 02/12/2010
JUKE? More like JOKE!!!!!
Isuzu tried this a while a go with the Vehi-cross. I didn't work for them either. Stupid import only minions will buy it though.
lc_g37 says:
08:51 AM, 02/12/2010
when i first saw this car i didnt like the design that much. but as i looked at it some more its really growing on me. the interior looks cool as well
patrickw says:
01:27 AM, 02/12/2010
Looks like a baby Aztek.
mikedrud says:
10:51 AM, 02/11/2010
Is it a crossover or a tennis shoe?
wikiwiki says:
10:34 AM, 02/11/2010
Agree that if I were in the market for a small utility vehicle this would make me drool. Nowadays, I drool over Siennas and Odysseys. Don't laugh!!
morey000 says:
10:26 AM, 02/11/2010
reminds me of a modern Isuzu Amigo.
Looks cool. too small for my family needs, but 15 years ago I woulda' jumped on it.
minibro77 says:
10:21 AM, 02/11/2010
Do we really need another crossover Nissan??? Cool looking I will admit but Nissan is becoming Toyotalike by offering too many models to choose from. How do you not conquest yourself or annibalize sales of the cube with this crossover? I just don't understand?
icecubefosho says:
09:35 AM, 02/11/2010
It IS getting AWD apparently.