Nissan was supposed to launch the all-new Juke this
fall, but its introduction has reportedly been pushed back for the next year. Expected to arrive in the summer
of 2019, the popular subcompact crossover will be
underpinned by the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform. This will allow it to adopt new powertrains and it
appears that a hybrid variant is in the works, too, with the range extender
powertrain that debuted in the Gripz Concept three years ago.
While the electrified version is seen as “almost
mandatory” by Nissan’s CCO Shiro Nakamura to help the automaker meet the
stringer emission rules, petrol and diesel engines will also be available.
Thus, the all-new Juke might arrive with a 1.5-liter diesel, as well as a small
1.0-liter petrol. A 1.6-liter four-banger with around 190 PS is also allegedly
on the cards.
Design wise, the new Juke will remain “edgy and less
mainstream”, according to Nakamura, and will still be easily recognizable. The
brand’s new front end is believed to be adopted by the small SUV, but some of
the styling cues, such as the high-mounted headlights, should be retained.
With a slightly longer wheelbase, which will provide
more space at the rear seat, the 2020 Juke will also get a heavily revised
interior. Better quality plastics, along with an improved infotainment system,
smartphone connectivity and a wide range of personalization options should also
be available to customers.
