The exterior will still be funky, but it will be sharper and modern.
If you read our article “10 Cars That We Hate But You Most Like” at the start of the year, then you know that I don’t like the Juke’s unusual styling. Although the Juke has been around for nine year, I applaud Nissan for coming up with such a controversial design. It is still one the most popular models in its class. It was removed from the U.S. lineup in order to make way for the Kicks. However, it is still very popular in other markets.
The Juke is now hidden beneath a camo wrap. We can see the details thanks to the thin mask, which allows us to see the headlights that are a significant departure from the previous model. Although the lower circular lights remain, they appear smaller than ever. In both cases, it is likely that we are dealing with an all-LED setup.
The taillights at the back of the Juke are completely new, and they don’t share any similarities with the one in the front. The camo may be playing tricks on us. However, the boomerang shape is gone and the clusters have moved onto the tailgate making the small cross-over appear wider from the side.
Side profile also shows some changes. The mirrors are now mounted slightly lower on the doors, and the upper character line seems to extend from front to back. The rear door handles, which were carried over from the Juke, are now mounted high above the C-pillars. This arrangement is not for everyone. We have also modified the greenhouse, but it does not seem to be larger than before. This will limit visibility.
The second-gen Nissan Juke will sport the same platform as the new Renault Clio. It will come with turbocharged gasoline engines of 1.0- to 1.3-liters and a 1.5-liter diesel. AWD is available on the higher-end versions of the automatic transmission if you are interested in all-wheel drive.
It is also believed that a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be in the works. This would include a 1.6-liter four cylinder gasoline engine, an electrical motor and a 9.8-kWh lithium battery pack. This will provide enough power to drive the Juke for approximately 20 miles (32 km) on an electric charge. Nissan previously mentioned a pure-electric derivative. However, it remains to be determined if the Juke will take on the Hyundai Kona EV and Kia e-Niro as well as the newly unveiled Peugeot e-2008.
CMF will increase the space available inside the cabin. The new Juke is expected grow in size and to have a longer wheelbase. The new hardware and improved packaging will increase cargo capacity. A completely redesigned dashboard will house a more up-to-date infotainment program and more tech.
The Sunderland-built Juke will be redesigned and should go on sale before the end 2020. It will replace the model that generated more than 1 million sales in July 2018.