At the last Geneva Motor Show, Nissan showed a concept very close to the reality of Juke Nismo , a sportier version as amended by the preparer house that has more evidence to the Land of the Rising Sun. Although its production was predictable, it was however subject to the realm of rumor. Today, the Japanese officially announces that this version will be available for sale by the end of 2012 on our old continent, to the benefit of fans of the genre. The mechanical changes are still at the discretion of Nissan but it should adopt a 1.6l turbo and a chassis prepared.
Of all the bizarre vehicles have rolled on the planet, the new Nissan Juke, without being the most prominent example, is still all the germs to stay engraved in our memories. In twenty or thirty years, the Human Juke speak as he speaks now of AMC Matador, Subaru XT and other Pontiac Aztek. But meanwhile, let’s focus on this …
With his snout prince transformed into a toad, it is undeniable that the Juke does not please everyone. However, during our various tests, many people found it interesting frankly. Charm. Yes, we can say that he has charm, this new Nissan!Too bad the color palette, all in all, very little extravagant.
A Juke winter This winter, we were able to drive a Juke SL AWD, that is to say fully equipped. First, note that this vehicle is much smaller than the image it generates. To get an idea of its size, last fall, I took a photo of a Juke parked between a Ford F250 (it’s nothing to look another big vehicle!) and a Ford Mustang . If these dimensions are not noticed so much at the cabin, it’s the trunk that scoops the most. In this chapter, a Versa hatchback, the Juke is also derived, is much better off with a volume of 504 liters with the seats up and 1427 when they are lowered from 297 to 1017 against the mini-crossover . The seats, incidentally, are as pleasant a concrete wall and access is not easy, courtesy of a very small door openings.
Up front, it’s much better. Some lament the lack of armrest but the fact that the wheel is not adjustable in depth much displeased me. The gauges are easy to read and the various controls fall easily to hand. Our specimen was fitted with the I-CON, an acronym for Advanced Integrated Control that can manage the temperature and display graphics rather useless. Fortunately, this I-CON known to be useful by allowing to choose the mode of conduct “Eco, Normal and Sport” (D-mode). Among the positive points include the sound quality Rockford Fosgate audio system. The heating / air conditioning does not seem very efficient when the cold winter (not a little chilly, we are referring to “shrink”) is installed.Also, cold weather, the panel issued crunches annoying. *** According to an email received from Nissan (February 11, 2011), technicians placed a piece of felt improperly positioned on the left front panel, This would have solved the problem. ***
On the road, it’s much better at reading the preceding paragraphs, there is little need to understand that Colombo your favorite journalist did not appreciate the Juke, whose extravagant gaits take precedence over the side utility. By cons, on the road, impressions change. Favorably. No, the Juke is not nearly as sporty as its lines suggest but manages very well. This is not surprising when you consider that it shares its platform with the Nissan Versa well born.
The Juke receives a 1.6-liter four-cylinder combining gasoline direct injection and turbocharging. The result is a power of 188 horsepower and 177 pound-feet. You can do the 0-100 km / h in 8.0 seconds and 80-120 km / h in 5.7 seconds, excellent data even if, at the wheel, you do not feel that power. Almost as if there were only 150 horses. Matter of perception, no doubt. Two transmissions are offered, a six-speed manual or CVT with six virtual relationships. Our Juke test was equipped with the last box. Although it is much nicer to use than the first units that afflicted the Nissan products a few years ago, she still has this unique gift that is to mount the number of decibels to levels never before achieved by a Boeing taking off. Nissan will, one day or another, find a solution to this problem. And if, at the same time, Nissan gave the most upmarket version of Juke pallets of gear changes, it would be pure bliss.
Alcoholic? Our Juke was also entitled to AWD. This system is somewhat similar to that offered with its Suzuki Kizashi and its SX-4 but more evolved. Normally, it runs in two-wheel drive (front). With a button on the dashboard, you can switch to full. If necessary, the rear electronic differential increased the torque from left to right. It can also block the differential for 50% of torque to the front wheels to make as much and the back. In short, serious work on the part of Nissan engineers. During our test week, our average was 11.7 l/100 km, which is huge considering the weight of the vehicle and its mission. To his credit, he must admit that was very cold that week (3 to 10 January 2011) and we have done anything special to save gasoline. With a fuel tank of only 45 liters for the AWD version (against 50 per wheel drive models), autonomy is rather low. After the last fill, before handing the car keys, trip computer showed it was possible to travel 376 km before the next full. Nissan will probably get used to the autonomy of pure electric cars …
The road holding is assured, the direction precise, vivid. The brakes do a job properly but one would expect a little more bite, especially when we know that the car is slowed by four disc brakes. However, it should say that our test vehicle was swinging the needle of the scale at 1441 pounds (that’s about 120 pounds heavier than the same model with only traction), which is a lot. By comparison, the Mini Countryman, probably the vehicle that is closest to the Juke AWD, weighs 1310 pounds.
Attention to the price … In addition to lines for the less different (to be polite …) and a limited cargo space, the Nissan Juke has much to offer in terms of conduct. However, it must have light pencil when signing the contract. Our Juke SL AWD with a max cost a whopping $ 29 548. Leather seats, a navigation system, satellite radio Rockford Fosgate, the CVT and painting three coats, it caresses your ego but it scratches you budget! If we know to stay good with the options, the Juke can become a vehicle of choice. Just like to know if its age well lines ..
After expanding the family Qashqai, Nissan is expanding its range of urban SUV down with the Juke. A five-door crossover is for the city, with its dimensions of Renault Clio and its raised driving position.
Nissan Juke 1.6 Acenta 4×2
Available from € 17 940 Bold from the outside with its look very toad, the Juke is equally at home with its modern furniture inspired by the world of the bike(painted center tunnel takes the form of a tank). If livability is identical to that of the Clio, superb comfort seats come with the Sport package, and equipment of our model all options are worthy of a compact sedan ( GPS, backup camera, USB, Bluetooth). The black dot is the Juke his chest to the reduced height, unlike its low loading. The volume is in the middle of versatile low. An elongated box too The Juke is available with three engines, ranging from reasonable 110 hp 1.5 dCi diesel, a safe bet for sales, a fool 1.6 turbo 190 hp. The 1.6 117 hp, representing the version entry-level petrol, thus seemed most consistent with the chassis can skip winding road with unexpected handling to a mini-SUV. This engine is not without going , despite its low torque of 158 Nm high up to 4 000 r / min, and fun shows to whip up more than 6 000 r / min.Unfortunately, it turns out unpleasant subject to fits and starts asking if it is too hard on the first two reports, and sorely lacking in flexibility when switching on of the following reports. His problem is to be mated to a five-speed catchy and excessively elongated to increase sobriety. The noise level is hell on motorways from 110 km / h (while the engine is inaudible at idle). And consumption figures do not necessarily act as references. Nissan has had the good sense to include three driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport) and an original … eco-driving indicator in addition to the indicator of centrifugal forces …Review Fun to drive and has a strong personality, the Juke is a vehicle endearing. But prefer the diesel version !
We consider two on the planet, and we had the privilege of driving one of them. To do this, what other better place than Dubai, the city of all eccentricities to try this alien car ? Indeed, on a street circuit layout in a Marina, Juke-R would be almost unnoticed in this city where the SUV with V8 rumbling are the norm. Story of this earthy experience.
It is by seeing a GT-R parked alongside a Juke they had the idea … Luckily the colleague that day Pixo has found a place farther, the task would have been if not a little more difficult. Meanwhile, blend the atypical compact SUV at the supersport house did not appear as a less preposterous idea. But what fly has bitten at Nissan’s Cranfield crazy for this project? In the end, although they took, because we enjoy the rest of us …
The spotlight the lobby of NTC-E , all beautiful, all clean, this species of dinosaur with false airs Casimir already clashed with his pace. But seeing the sun in the street alongside supercars like a Ferrari 458, aLamborghini LP560-4 and SLS, quite frankly we want to laugh. However, hilarious one did not remain very long. Indeed, we would take the reins. A single slogan, stupidity prohibited under penalty of offending sheet … and ego! Nissan had warned us, they used that day of their two Juke-R to shoot a promotional video, it should not therefore be held responsible for the destruction of vehicles.
You remember when the technical data of the monster. Nothing simpler, just look at those of the GT-R of the first generation, a few units near. A 480 horsepower supercharged V6 about a 0 to 100 km / h in less forgotten than 4 seconds, a top speed of over 250 km / h … The first reflex: try to find a point of comparison in the segment. There is none, and even looking towards the huge ML 63 AMG, Cayenne Turbo, BMW X6 M and others, the measure seems difficult to maintain. The timing is intended therefore rare, is about to whip an alien demonic performance.
Just to put even more in the mood, a passage through the locker room is mandatory. You have to ante up, just in case … A man holding frog would have been more appropriate if dropped in water, given the track that runs along the marina or shake the luxury yachts. So, we will quickly take for what is not: a pilot. This feeling is reinforced when riding in the car because we do not put the belt in the Juke-R, we harnesses! Specifically, they go at it in two to make sure I stopped breathing. Very excited, but also a little pressure, we expect the green light. A final reminder of the instructions, and off you go!
Just launched, two things catch your attention. The first, the driving position very unusual atmosphere despite the competition distilled by the arch visible and harnesses. Height, one easily understands the dimensions of this baby like no other and therefore the track, despite a pillar disadvantageous for vision. The second element which compared to a GT-R: the sound. Put it next to the Juke-R, and the cut will appear timid compared to the exhaust demonstrative of the SUV. This greatly contributes to snoring also the pleasure of driving the Juke.
The first loop is at a moderate pace, to capture the subtleties of the car and also this track perfectly inadequate, mainly coated slippery pavement where pedestrians normally walk around looking for the tranquility of the shore. No yellow flags on the horizon … starts from the second one forces the pace.Obviously this is a vamp, it pushes the right pedal, and it pulls with enthusiasm. A sensation is similar in style to the GT-R, we suspected, but with more pronounced body movements despite the suspension systems adapted from the coupe. Instructors do not have lied, the dust makes the ground slippery and slightly hard braking first … remember the good calibration of the ABS.
For the rest we have fun! The Juke spends his time bouncing and rely on his feet, without fail in handling. The bucket and harness racing are not superfluous, as with the trim base of the catalog, we would already be past the seat from left to right one at the first corner. Undeniably, the ease of driving (electronic assistant) grows to do more, take longer accelerator, brake harder and later expand its trajectories. And then we said we would go well maybe the fourth after the short straight. Surprise: the Juke-R is doing quite well on a path as narrow as this. It oozes out of the corners at 90 ° C as a plane, brakes straight and allows a fairly accurate registration in these small curves. Actually, I am not convinced that a GT-R to the longer wheelbase would be better off on this mini-circuit. Unfortunately for us, the time available had already reached its end. Good, the walls began to come dangerously close when the last time …
The experience did not end there. Nissan does not complex, and it is with the same spirit they had shifted to the creation of the Juke-R, they decided to run against the three supercars. And why not? After all, his performances were not ashamed to face his opponents in the days that were the Mercedes SLS, Ferrari 458 and Lamborghini LP560-4. Following a draw, it turns out that we were going to participate in this race, but this time in the right-hand seat. The manufacturer considered indeed that despite my good time at the Playstation, it would be wiser to let Lucas Ordonez driving.Already because he makes everyone agree to the console, but also because out of the Nissan GT Academy, he earned the title with his teammates ILMC LMP2 last year. With such a pedigree, I bowed without a murmur.
Still reeling from my laps in the Juke-R, I did not know what to expect as a passenger Lucas Ordonez. Once firmly attached to my seat, the Spaniard puts all electronic parameters on “Race.” From the beginning, I realize the gap between his driving … my conduct. Strangely, the other walls and palm trees that lined the route appeared to me smaller, and less closely when I was behind the hoop. The man playing drifts and braking through, could easily dance to some 1,800 kg of the animal, with ease.
Fortunately, to minimize the humiliation, there was no lap times to compare with his. On one occasion, during the second loop, we thought it felt the nose of the Gallardo to approach, because an output pin (sorry Lucas) that could be described as failed. Even supercars behind would have been more swift, the layout and navigation of their left Ordonez does anyway not the slightest chance. It must be said that a fret between disorder would have a model built supercars and two copies to 200 000 € each. Question sensations, we took full eyes, ears, and vertebrae … it’s nice to be pushed around like in a shaker, shaken by a bartender of this caliber. It is of sadomasochism, but we would be seen playing the co-pilots for a long time.We did not expect that all these drivers take unnecessary risks to prove the value of their machines in this race, destined to promote the Juke-R and Nissan enlargement. Nevertheless, they have not spared to give the show, but never to let win.
Even if there is no real lessons from this race, it was enough to demonstrate the quality of the successful transplant of organs from GT-R in this SUV like no other. We also regret that the Juke-R has no commercial future. That aficionados of the declination demonic rest assured, a Juke prepared in the workshops of Nismo could make its appearance soon.
Recently, Nissan introduced to his new ultimate weapon for the city based on the latest concept car Qazana, Juke. And is now with unfeigned pleasure that we were able to take orders, warm front.
The recipe for Juke, is above all a very significant look, at once cut, both SUV, a subtle blend of genres.
His next SUV she manifests a raised chassis and a high waistline, which gives it a reassuring hand and four-wheel drive. The side cut athlete himself is characterized by the aggressive front, the lights planted on the hood like claws and the two planted round the center of the grille.
Other distinctive mark, flag flying and the rear door handles hidden in the continuity of windows that give it more of an air cut to 370Z sauce , hot sauce inspired by tail lamps of the same cut of the Japanese brand. First impressive picture, we imagine come face to face with an SUV after all impressive for its class. It is not the case. True in the Juke is ideally proportioned, neither too big nor too long nor too broad, pleasing to the eye, especially the front, very incisive. We do not like the bulge formed by the junction of the rear bumper with wings, which gives it a heavier visually it is a shame as the front, as I said is very successful.
The pearl white paint just add a touch of good taste in the visual success of crossover, we regret that the red that we observed in the first images have not been available, but in the end the white, in contrast with touches of black on the body is really not bad. It adds black rims, and here we have the little brother of the Infiniti FX Limited Edition previously tried . Finally, add to this story for the least flattering of 17-inch wheels in a sober but pleasant.
Inside it is subject to the same care as the exterior design worked great.Very fun, it contains a central tunnel completely covered with painted plastic supposed to represent a motorcycle tank, optional red or gray (here in red, which is not very quiet but significantly embellishes the interior). There are also touches of red on the cloth seats and on contreportes, very colorful as you can see. We also like the chrome door opening round and original. The three flying branch, classic design is more akin to the luxury unit of Nissan, Infiniti I appointed, or the 370Z of the shape of his lower arm and the steering wheel made ​​of chrome and easy handling. The double-ringed color aluminum are found filled with a digital screen in the center completing the required information. The dashboard is sorbre, black soft plastic of good quality, are hosting a center console plastic coated gloss black. This console includes GPS, simple to use and relatively efficient, and another screen, flanked by two round buttons, which is one of the novelties of the Juke. This screen uses two, one hand adjustment of the air conditioning, easier to use, and the other to set the behavior of crossover magic. Just press a button and immediately everything changes, same screen, same buttons, this is what we call kill two birds with one stone, we’ll talk then.
Going on the road. The model tested by our care is the most upscale, four-cylinder engine equipped with the turbo 1.6 darkly named DIG-T connected to three modes of transmission, 2 × 4, 4 × 4 or 4 × 4 ALL MODE, smart transmission system which modulates the torque between the front and rear axle and a wheel to the other. It develops the modest output of 190 horsepower and mated to the CVT gearbox offers performance worthy of the name for a semi-SUV. Returning now to the system conditioning / management of the car. Once the D-mode activated each adorned with buttons to see a new use, very practical and very clever! left, three modes: normal, sport and eco, and right three data types.
Start with the eco mode, very fashionable, it is the case to say, with all the laws for the emission limitations of Co ² and the fuss all … In this mode you’ll understand that the car respond less quickly, is softer, but consumption is affected (6.9 l/100 km) and it’s perfect for long trips or in town, to run quietly, deliberately and to please environmentalists, but mostly there where there is no need to repeatedly phenomenal and especially fast, why we activate sport mode.
The sport mode. Once activated, the screen appears a small window telling you that everything happens in sport, gearbox, chassis, engine, in short, everything is better and especially more responsive! And it rocks, with 190 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque with automatic transmission, does not laugh. Despite the 1425 kg (1286 kg with the smaller engine and without all-wheel drive) of the beast from 0 to 100 is performed in 8.4 seconds!
The normal mode you will understand is a link between sports and eco mode, no need to elaborate on them. And as we were in Frankfurt, you have understood with plots of unlimited autobahn, I can tell you that unlike the 200 km / h announced in Vmax, Juke excels with more than 210 peak. On winding roads, the Juke is safe to watch with his size SUV. Precise and agile, but it tends not to increase the pace too much, preferring the city streets to mountain trails.
Nissan test Juke – 2010 model test
Rest rate, ranged from € 16 490 € 26 040 and up for trying our model, the 1.6 DIG-T 190 4 × 4 CVT Tekna finish. The Juke pay dearly for its originality. But after the success of the Qashqai , Nissan has good (and the Juke can afford it) to fly again!
A small urban crossover hit of Diamond and cousin of Nissan Juke?Synergies within the Renault / Nissan possible follow so AutoExpress after the media reported this possibility which, of course, is in great tweezers to grasp but it is true, returns insistently at regular intervals. What already consider leaving a Juke rebadge taking up the torch of Koleos? Why not …
What about this event reported by so AutoExpress? A mixture of a bit of everything really. Take here the technical basis of Nissan Juke cousin.
Add it some styling cues found on the concept TakePic . Mix them together and you get an urban crossover Renault, another model, then the mechanics of his alter ego Japanese. And power may then replace the Koleos although the two do not really boxing in the same category …
So, rumors and fantasies or real ongoing study towards Billancourt? Stay tuned for the next episode for this hypothetical competitor to the next crossover alias 208 2008
At the end of last year, Nissan unveiled the performance of the GT-R Track Pack. Only available with right-hand drive, it seems that the LHD is confirmed by the Japanese automaker.
There’s good news for all fans of the Japanese sports car. While the Nissan GT-R is already a “monster” in its basic version, the version of Track Pack is a bit more radical and knows a few improvements. During his presentation, the Japanese automaker said that the GT-R Track Pack is available only in countries where the steering wheel is on the right. It seems that Nissan has changed his mind, this is in any case that confirms the chief product of the manufacturer in Europe to our colleagues at Carscoop : “The GT-R Track Pack will be available on the market LHD from the month of May will be available in countries where the GT-R is already sold except Russia and Ukraine “ . However, this GT-R Track Pack with left-hand drive will not be available in the United States, at least not for now, but maybe next year. To the memory Nissan GT-R Track Pack features a two-seat configuration on board but also by specific black wheels outside. The cooling system of the brakes but it was changed under the hood the engine is unchanged, we keep the bit-turbo V6 developing a maximum power of 550 horsepower. It only remains to wait for the price of the GT-R Track Pack for France
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The Japanese manufacturer has indeed reveal its sales figures on the European continent for the month of September. The results recorded in this period were simply historical. The penetration of Nissan Europe was the period of September is officially 4.2%, representing an increase of 0.9% over the same period in 2010. It’s better than the previous record, which dated from sixteen years ago. In all, it made ​​some 73,713 Nissan vehicles sold in Europe in September, up 31% compared to September 2010. September was also record for the Juke, which has never previously sold as well. Even success in terms of annual figures: over the last 12 months, the sales increase was 29% compared to previous year. In short, everything goes well for Nissan in Europe.
Our experts have identified several cases related to abnormal lengthening of the chain of distribution with incident that breaks the engine
On the engine block gasoline by breaking numerous incidents of distribution has led our experts seeking to understand the cause and abnormal elongation of the distribution chain has appeared in several cases
To manage such a case, the intervention of an expert is necessary because the manufacturer does not appear to have planned to support the incident.
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It is by seeing a GT-R parked alongside a Juke they had the idea … Luckily the colleague that day Pixo has found a place farther, the task would have been if not a little more difficult. 
