The new generation Nissan Juke will arrive
at dealers across Australia next month, but the company has already announced
the pricing and specifications of the subcompact SUV for the local market. Available
in four trim levels named the ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti, it has a base MSRP of
AU$ 27,990 (US$ 18,121). The two mid-range models cost AU$ 30,740 and AU$ 33,940
(US$ 19,902-US$ 21,974) respectively, while the top grade starts at AU$ 36,490
(US$ 23,624).
Standard gear includes 17-inch alloy
wheels, LED headlights, DRLs, rear spoiler, reversing camera, rear parking
sensors, power-folding and heated mirrors, an 8-inch infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition and a 4.2-inch TFT display in
the instrument cluster. The driving assistance gear, which includes forward
collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning,
intelligent lane intervention, blind spot warning, emergency stop signal and
others, completes the offering.
Choosing the ST+ trim level comes with LED
fog lamps, front parking sensors, heated front seats and satellite navigation
system. The ST-L adds 19-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, a 7-inch TFT
display, six-speaker audio system, electric parking brake with auto-hold
function, leather accents on the steering wheel, gearshift lever and seats,
Eco/Standard/Sport drive modes, intelligent cruise control, moving object
detection and intelligent around-view monitor.
Finally, the Ti brings follow-me-home headlights,
19-inch wheels with a different pattern, illuminated kick plates, shark-fin
antenna, tire pressure monitoring system, Bose premium audio and Alcantara and
leather trim.
No matter which version of the Juke one
chooses, all of them are powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder
engine that delivers 113 HP and 180 Nm of torque
to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The average fuel consumption, as per the country’s standards, is 5.8 l/100 km
(40.5 mpg US).
