On its second anniversary in the Philippines, Nissan introduced a compact crossover — the Nissan Juke.
The Nissan Juke was first launched in Japan in 2010, and it has immediately captured the attention of the global automotive scene because of its fun, bold design, and exciting driving performance. In March 2014, the minor change Nissan Juke was unveiled in the Geneva International Motor Show, bringing an even more refreshed take on the eye-catching vehicle. The minor change model was then brought into the South East Asia having first introduced in Thailand in February 2015 and since then, it has been making its mark in the region.
The new Nissan Juke combines boldness and excitement, becoming the brand’s answer to the growing local compact crossover segment. It showcases the ability to deftly take on the challenges of everyday driving in the Philippines.
On the outside, the Nissan Juke immediately commands attention with boomerang LED combination lamps set high upon the hood, complimenting the large round headlamps. Nissan’s signature V-grille, coupled with an under guard intake, further enhance the sportiness of the new Nissan Juke’s exterior.
Raked front pillars open up a large windshield area for improved all-around visibility, while a sloped rear roofline combines with its muscular lower body sides to emphasize its strength and sportiness. Embedded rear door handles in the rear pillars recall the design of a 2-door sports coupe. On the ground, 17-inch alloy wheels gives added boldness and power to the new Nissan Juke’s overall design. Together, these elements add to the aerodynamics of the new Nissan Juke for an enhanced driving experience.
Inside the new Nissan Juke, radical character lines and hooded gauges on the center console add to the bold nature of the vehicle. Sport-bolster driver and passenger seats, which keep the rider’s body in place when in motion and a diving fin inspired door trim design, add to the new Nissan Juke’s sporty personality.
The new Nissan Juke’s also offers enough space for five passengers to fit in comfortably. A fold-down 60/40-split bench rear seat and flat load floor can be configured as needed in order to accommodate groceries, sports gear, luggage or people.
Nissan Juke Pricing and Availability
In the Philippines, the new Nissan Juke will be available in the HR16DE 1.6L DOHC gasoline engine variant, coupled with the new generation Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Under this powertrain combination, the new Nissan Juke will delivers a smooth yet exciting drive supported by engine power of 116PS with 154Nm of torque.
The new Nissan Juke also boasts of a plenty of safety features, such as anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, and dual front airbags. Complementing these are convenience features such as an integrated control system, rear parking camera, and cruise control.
The new Nissan Juke will be available as a 4×2 variant with an SRP of P980,000. It will come in Red Alert, Solar Yellow, Pearl White, and Black Obsidian. Expected start of sales will be January 2016.
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