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Small crossovers have taken over markets all over the world, but the Nissan Juke is arguably one of, if not the, first such car. Now a brand new generation has made its debut, and we want to tell you all about it.
Given that Nissan has released a number of teasers and the Frankfurt Motor Show is just around the corner, we're not surprised to see the 2020 Juke. Likewise, its styling isn't a shock to us either. But look past the familiar shape of the roof and you will find some cutting-edge design sprinkled in.
While Nissan's concepts haven't been iconic enough to be memorable, we can see their influence in the way the front end is shaped. The V-shape formed by the grille and headlights is now super-crips, geometric. Likewise, the super-sized round lights in the middle of the bumper have a swept-back look. it still looks like a motorcycle helmet, just one from the year 2077.
The profile sports a giant, sharp crease that makes the 2020 Juke seem expensive, while the hidden door handles are still present at the back. Those creases flow directly into some V-shaped taillights which look reminiscent of the smaller Micra hatchback, but only if you're European.
Size-wise, the new Juke is 35mm wider and has a 105mm larger wheelbase, so it should theoretically be more spacious inside, though you shouldn't expect too much from this design-focused small car.
From behind the wheel, the 2020 Juke feels instantly familiar. It has the same center console, shaped like a motorcycle fuel tank, while the Alcantara-clad bucket seats can have Bose speakers in the headrests, just like the Micra. The air vents look like they're from Audi and the tablet screen looks like a Hyundai product, and that's no bad thing.
So overall, we don't see any reason not to buy this car, but maybe the engines will change that. The new Juke will enter production next month with only one of them, a 1-liter 3-cylinder turbo with 117 HP, paired to a manual or a 7-speed twin-clutch instead of the old CVT. A hybrid 1.6-liter looks highly likely and the 1.5 dCi diesel is... possible. However, unless the Nismo brand makes a huge comeback, you won't have any 200 horsepower engines or even AWD.
While Nissan's concepts haven't been iconic enough to be memorable, we can see their influence in the way the front end is shaped. The V-shape formed by the grille and headlights is now super-crips, geometric. Likewise, the super-sized round lights in the middle of the bumper have a swept-back look. it still looks like a motorcycle helmet, just one from the year 2077.
The profile sports a giant, sharp crease that makes the 2020 Juke seem expensive, while the hidden door handles are still present at the back. Those creases flow directly into some V-shaped taillights which look reminiscent of the smaller Micra hatchback, but only if you're European.
Size-wise, the new Juke is 35mm wider and has a 105mm larger wheelbase, so it should theoretically be more spacious inside, though you shouldn't expect too much from this design-focused small car.
From behind the wheel, the 2020 Juke feels instantly familiar. It has the same center console, shaped like a motorcycle fuel tank, while the Alcantara-clad bucket seats can have Bose speakers in the headrests, just like the Micra. The air vents look like they're from Audi and the tablet screen looks like a Hyundai product, and that's no bad thing.
So overall, we don't see any reason not to buy this car, but maybe the engines will change that. The new Juke will enter production next month with only one of them, a 1-liter 3-cylinder turbo with 117 HP, paired to a manual or a 7-speed twin-clutch instead of the old CVT. A hybrid 1.6-liter looks highly likely and the 1.5 dCi diesel is... possible. However, unless the Nismo brand makes a huge comeback, you won't have any 200 horsepower engines or even AWD.
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