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Speaking to the global design boss of Nissan, Autocar.co.uk has learned the second-generation Juke “is being readied for a motor show debut within months.” Even though Alfonso Albaisa didn’t tell it in an explicit fashion, the official did mention the radical-looking crossover "is certainly coming soon.”
The central point of the interview became clear after Autocar questioned Albaisa about a rumor regarding how the Juke has been “sent back for a redesign.” To this inquiry, the head honcho of global design said that the subcompact crossover utility vehicle “didn’t get sent back. I’m not sure where that story came from.”
If you were wondering how mad the styling is for the second coming of the Juke, prepare to be amazed. “It doesn’t look like the IMx or new Leaf either. It’s an urban meteor with a nasty attitude,” according to Albaisa, which sounds good enough to the ears of those who want to stand out in the crowd.
You know what’s somewhat of a problem? No test mule or prototype has been spied until now, unless Nissan has been hiding the all-new Juke by means of the Renault Captur. Both models are transitioning to the CMF-B vehicle architecture, making it easier for Nissan to develop the newcomer. And to surprise us with a reveal by the end of the year.
More than a million examples of the breed have been sold since the Juke was introduced in 2010, making it a commercial success that rival companies can only dream of. In addition to the polarizing exterior design, the 2019 Nissan Juke will drop the naturally aspirated engine options in favor of forced induction.
The 0.9-liter and 1.2-liter in the Micra and Qashqai are likely to be offered, along with the 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder co-developed by Renault and Mercedes-Benz. The 1.5-liter turbo diesel that Renault calls dCi is certain to hang around as well, though with Selective Catalytic Reduction.
On an ending note, hats off to Nissan for going all out with the Juke instead of turning it into just another crossover, void of any redeeming features. I’m looking at you, Kicks!
The central point of the interview became clear after Autocar questioned Albaisa about a rumor regarding how the Juke has been “sent back for a redesign.” To this inquiry, the head honcho of global design said that the subcompact crossover utility vehicle “didn’t get sent back. I’m not sure where that story came from.”
If you were wondering how mad the styling is for the second coming of the Juke, prepare to be amazed. “It doesn’t look like the IMx or new Leaf either. It’s an urban meteor with a nasty attitude,” according to Albaisa, which sounds good enough to the ears of those who want to stand out in the crowd.
You know what’s somewhat of a problem? No test mule or prototype has been spied until now, unless Nissan has been hiding the all-new Juke by means of the Renault Captur. Both models are transitioning to the CMF-B vehicle architecture, making it easier for Nissan to develop the newcomer. And to surprise us with a reveal by the end of the year.
More than a million examples of the breed have been sold since the Juke was introduced in 2010, making it a commercial success that rival companies can only dream of. In addition to the polarizing exterior design, the 2019 Nissan Juke will drop the naturally aspirated engine options in favor of forced induction.
The 0.9-liter and 1.2-liter in the Micra and Qashqai are likely to be offered, along with the 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder co-developed by Renault and Mercedes-Benz. The 1.5-liter turbo diesel that Renault calls dCi is certain to hang around as well, though with Selective Catalytic Reduction.
On an ending note, hats off to Nissan for going all out with the Juke instead of turning it into just another crossover, void of any redeeming features. I’m looking at you, Kicks!
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