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After nine years, the second Nissan Juke generation starts. The crossover does not polarize quite as strong and has become a sleek little SUV.
With the quirky crossover Juke Nissan has caused a stir nine years ago. Some of them thought the Japanese were reminiscent of a mini-SUV from Entenhausen really cool, the others thought it was completely oversubscribed; There were hardly any nuances. Meanwhile, it is clear: The Nissan strategists had the right nose. One million customers opted for the Juke, and together with the Toyota Camry, he even made it on the 500 Riel bill in Cambodia. After an above-average runtime, generation number two is now in the starting blocks. The rolls from mid-January for at least 18.990 euros to the dealer and polarized not quite as strong, but is still an eye-catcher.
Compact SUV with Hinglotz effect
If the Juke 2010 was alone on the floor, the marketing experts have now identified two dozen small SUVs as competitors; including Mazda CX-3, Opel Crossland X or Renault Captur. But even if the Juke II is drawn a little less conspicuous: From this round it still stands out. The bumpy lights on the hood have replaced the designers with narrow strips of light that connect to the larger radiator grille; the round headlights underneath have remained as well as the sporty-stocky body shape; Incidentally, in the future, the Juke always lights up with LED technology through the night.
Less playful
The rear looks much less playful with the angular taillights than before, also has Nissan not only changed the look of the lights, but now indulges even more expensive, two-part lights. This has the advantage that the trunk opening was larger and loading easier. The luggage compartment itself has grown by 20 percent to 422 liters, and there is also more space for the guests in the back seat. Made possible by the 10,5 centimeters extended wheelbase, in total, the Nissan has increased by seven and a half inches on 4,21 meters. Amazing: even two-meter men are sitting in the rear quite neat and front there are no complaints. Except perhaps that the provided for the more expensive series sports seats with integrated headrest rather cut average sized drivers on the body.
The sound goes along
Funny: Who decides to use the Bose sound system, gets integrated into the headrest speakers that look like patch headphones. The care for fine sound, blaring a shoulder glance but quite loud in the ear. The cockpit itself is clear, the driver has a multifunction steering wheel with many switches in his hand and looks at classic round instruments with on-board computer. The 8 inch infotainment touchscreen sits on the dashboard and the climate control is still quite conventional via rotary control and buttons in front of the lever. Here and there are soft surfaces, the rest is hard plastic, but looks good and also feels neat.
A liter of displacement should be enough?
While you can opt for one of three color concepts in the interior, the top model and the outer skin has the choice of eleven body colors and three roof colors, you need not worry about the engine. The Juke drives first always with a already known from the Nissan Micra one-liter turbo three-cylinder, the 86 kW / 117 horsepower and develops 180 Newton meters torque. Thus, the 1,2 heavy Nissan does not come in less than ten seconds on Tempo 100 and manages a maximum of 180 km / h, but the petrol engine feels quite lively, and with a courageous kick on the gas he makes even uphill a good figure. That he growls typical three-cylinder is ok, but the turbocharger would not necessarily be so loud to whisper. The consumption is Nissan with about six liters, which seems almost realistic.
Stiffer and more direct
If agility was the number one priority, the engineers have now decided on a successful compromise between dynamics and comfort. Still can be with the Juke, who has got a stiffer body, draw a precise curve line, but at the same time the underbody bounces noticeably smoother on the asphalt. Steering and throttle response can be adjusted in the higher versions by driving mode switch. On the slightly slower eco-operation could be dispensed with, in sports mode, however, the little Japanese reacts actually noticeably more direct.
Getrag donated the 7 gear DKG
A good choice: The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission from the supplier Getrag, which juggles the translations quickly and inconspicuously. It is available for all Jukes apart from the base model, so the cheapest automatic model starts in the Acenta equipment for 22.590 Euro. On board are then the infotainment system with smartphone port, 17-inch aluminum wheels and a rear-view camera. Nissan, however, assumes that the majority of customers access N-Connecta equipment (from 22.290 Euro). These include climate control, ambient lighting, a large on-board computer, keyless entry with start button, rain sensor, park beeper and Nissan digital services.
Does he also come as NISMO?
The latter allow, for example, the Juke via app to open and close or at home by Google Home voice command to query the tire pressure. Only from the N-Connecta line you also have the opportunity to order the ProPilot: not only keeps the distance to the front man, but also steers independently. Four-wheel drive, which was the predecessor, however, is not against money or good words to have a potent Nismo version is likely. More details about other engines and alternative propulsion betrayed the Japanese but not yet.
Nissan Juke - Specifications:
Miniature five-door, five-seat SUV, length: 4,21 meter, width: 1,80 meter (width with outside mirrors: 1,98 meter), height: 1,60 meter, wheelbase: 2,64 meter, trunk volume: 422-1.088 liter
Nissan Juke DIG-T 117 (in parenthesis with DCT): 1,0-liter three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine; 86 kW / 117 PS, maximum torque: 180 Nm at 1.750-4.000 rpm, front-wheel drive, six-speed manual transmission (seven-speed dual clutch), 0-100 km / h: 10,4 (11,1) s, Vmax: 180 km / h, Consumption: 6,2-5,9 (6,4-6,1) l / 100 km, CO2 output: 142-135 (145-138) g / km, Emission standard: Euro 6d-temp, Efficiency class: B, Price: from 18.990 (22.590) Euro
