The next-generation Nissan Juke has been unveiled in Europe and there are some fresh new features available in the compact crossover.

The Juke returns slightly larger, is roomier on the inside with a boot capacity of 422 litres and is available with 19-inch wheels.

New soft-touch materials on the dashboard, door trim and footwells are complemented by sporty seats and optional Alcantara or leather upholstery.

The new JUKE comes with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder DIG-T turbo petrol engine with 86kW that Nissan says will offer improved performance, fuel economy and refinement. It’ll be available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch paddle-shift transmission, and a driving mode selector (Eco, Standard, Sport).

There’s plenty of technology on hand for driver and passengers, including Nissan’s ProPILOT technology which offers electronically assisted steering, acceleration and braking. The ProPILOT system accelerates and slows downs for the driver to maintain the right distance and speed and also keeps the car centred within the lane on the highway.

In addition, JUKE offers a bunch of safety tech, including Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Intelligent Lane Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Blind Spot Intervention. Blind Spot Intervention warns the driver when a car gets into its blind spot and brings JUKE back in the lane.

With the new NissanConnect infotainment system, customers can use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to mirror their favourite smartphone apps on the 8-inch touch screen display. Drivers can also access TomTom Maps & Live Traffic or activate their In-Car WiFi to allow passengers to connect laptops or tablets. Google Assistant compatibility is also available.

JUKE owners can also now check the door-lock status of their vehicle and lock or unlock the vehicle directly from their smartphone. Drivers can also check their tyre pressure and oil level before departing on a trip.

There’s a Bose Personal Plus sound system with eight speakers – including two sets of Bose UltraNearfield speakers integrated into both front seats headrests.

The new Nissan JUKE will be built at the company’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland, U.K. and first customer deliveries will take place at the end of this year. No word as yet as to whether the update will make it to Australia and with what specs.

11 Oct 2019 

Original source: Motor Trader Magazine (Oct 2019)