Nissan has released a third dark teaser image of the
2020 Juke, ahead of its unveiling on September 3rd that will be followed by a
world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later in the same month.
Neither picture isn’t very revealing, but they show
that the crossover will have slender LED daytime running lights that reside
above circular headlights. We can also see a more prominent grille which echoes
the one found on newer models such as the Rogue and Murano. Additional styling details are
hard to make out, but it appears the crossover will be equipped with plastic
body cladding and a silver accent beneath the grille.
Nissan didn’t say much about the Juke, but previous
spy photos have shown it will follow in the footsteps of its funky predecessor.
In particular, the crossover will have a rakish windscreen and muscular rear
haunches. Other notable highlights include a sloping roof, a compact greenhouse
and an evolutionary rear end.
The crossover is expected to be launched early next
year and ride on the CMF platform that also underpins the Renault Clio and
Captur. Engine options remain unconfirmed, but there could a turbocharged
1.3-liter four-cylinder with outputs of 138 hp and 158 hp. Rumors have also indicated there could be a turbocharged
1.0-liter three-cylinder and a 1.5-liter diesel.
There have also been reports suggesting the company
will offer a plug-in hybrid variant that uses a 1.6-liter petrol engine, an
electric motor and a 9.8 kWh battery pack. This setup would reportedly enable
the model to have an electric-only range in excess of 30 km.
