Nissan has confirmed the arrival of the updated Juke in the national market, which underwent a mid-cycle update that focused on introducing special N-Design and S-Sport versions.
The new Juke N-Design comes standard with a two-tone body, black exterior mirrors and door handles, as well as special Sakura 17-inch alloy wheels.
In the interior, this special series is equipped with the new 12.3’’ infotainment screen and fabric seats. The N-Design also features rain sensor (automatic windshield wipers), heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, automatic air conditioning, and heated front seats.
On the other hand, the N-Sport variant comes standard with a two-tone body with black exterior mirrors, Gloss Black exterior finishes, special 19’’ Akari wheels, and N-Sport logo on the trunk.
Inside, it uses the same infotainment screen as the N-Design version and features yellow accents. The special N-Sport version also includes a DAB sound system with 10 Bose speakers and black Icon leather/PVC fabric for the seats, headrest, and rear pocket.
Other updates in the interior of all Juke versions include an enlarged glove compartment, now increased to 7.8 liters, a redesigned armrest for better support, with an asymmetric design that increases reach by 25 mm. The armrest lifts up to access a central storage compartment, as in the previous Juke, but the lid now has a clip for cards.
All versions of the Juke are now equipped with an electric handbrake. In the hybrid version, the e-Pedal and EV mode buttons have been moved for greater convenience. Additionally, the more equipped versions feature a wireless smartphone charging base, USB-A and C sockets for use by front occupants, as well as USB-A and USB-C charging points in the rear.
In terms of powertrains, the updated Juke is equipped with two options. The electrified option is the Juke Hybrid, which uses a combustion engine that delivers 94 hp and 148Nm of torque, combined with an electric motor of 49 hp and 205 Nm of torque, supported by a high-voltage starter/generator of 15 kW, which operates through an inverter and a 1.2 kWh liquid-cooled battery.
The net result is a powertrain with 143 hp which, according to Nissan, provides 25% more power than the current gasoline engine option, with a fuel consumption reduction of up to 40% in urban cycle and up to 20% in combined cycle.
The combustion version is powered by the well-known 1.0-liter DIG-T gasoline engine with three cylinders, turbocharged, producing 117 hp and 180 Nm of torque, available with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed sporty dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a driving mode selector (Eco, Standard, Sport).
Nissan has revealed that the revamped Juke is available in Portugal in three equipment levels: the entry-level Acenta version starting at €25,500, the N-Design variant starting at €26,200, and the N-Sport version starting at €31,000.
