Nissan Juke (Reviewed)
02-10-10, 05:07 AM
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We've now officially heard it from the horse's Nissan's mouth. Today at a pre-Chicago Auto Show event, Nissan confirmed what we've been hearing for the last month: the funky Juke will jive its way to America this Fall. The small crossover was presaged by the Qazana concept, and the production version promises to share a number of that vehicle's unique styling features.
We'll get our first official glimpse of the new Juke at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and that debut will be followed up later in the month when the Juke gets its North American introduction at the New York Auto Show. Nissan says the Juke will offer "a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles," which we can only assume to be competing models such as the Kia Soul and Scion xB.
The Japanese automaker also tells us that the car's center console was inspired by a motorcycle tank. We never knew we wanted a gas tank-shaped center console until now, but Nissan officially has our interest piqued with that little tidbit. We'll see if the actual implementation is as intriguing as it sounds soon enough; in the meantime, click past the break for the official press release.
We'll get our first official glimpse of the new Juke at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and that debut will be followed up later in the month when the Juke gets its North American introduction at the New York Auto Show. Nissan says the Juke will offer "a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles," which we can only assume to be competing models such as the Kia Soul and Scion xB.
The Japanese automaker also tells us that the car's center console was inspired by a motorcycle tank. We never knew we wanted a gas tank-shaped center console until now, but Nissan officially has our interest piqued with that little tidbit. We'll see if the actual implementation is as intriguing as it sounds soon enough; in the meantime, click past the break for the official press release.
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02-10-10, 08:25 AM
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(Xterra is hard-core, non-crossover SUV, and Nissan's anti-Jeep and FJ Cruiser, while Murano is larger and more of a Venza rival)
02-10-10, 09:39 AM
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Nissan Juke To Debut at 2010 Geneva Auto Show
Published Feb 10, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tennessee — Nissan said its new Juke compact crossover, which debuts next month at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, will come to the U.S. this fall. The car will make its North American premiere in late March at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Nissan released a teaser shot of the car in January and a full set of images on Wednesday, ahead of the Geneva show.
New photos of the Juke reveal a high beltline with dramatic, coupe-like stance. Nissan says the Juke's interior features a "wide center console that takes its inspiration from a motorcycle fuel tank."
Expect the Juke to offer both gas and diesel engines in Europe, while the U.S. will likely be limited to the Nissan Versa engines, with which it shares a platform. The 2010 Versa uses both a 1.6-liter or 1.8-liter inline-4 cylinder.
Inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept, the Juke will be slotted in the U.S. beneath the Murano and Rogue. In Europe, it will complement the Note and the Qashqai.
Inside Line says: Is it our imagination, or does the Juke resemble a curvier version of the Kia Soul? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
2010 Geneva Auto Show - 2011 Nissan Juke
http://www.insideline.com/niss....html
Published Feb 10, 2010
FRANKLIN, Tennessee — Nissan said its new Juke compact crossover, which debuts next month at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, will come to the U.S. this fall. The car will make its North American premiere in late March at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
Nissan released a teaser shot of the car in January and a full set of images on Wednesday, ahead of the Geneva show.
New photos of the Juke reveal a high beltline with dramatic, coupe-like stance. Nissan says the Juke's interior features a "wide center console that takes its inspiration from a motorcycle fuel tank."
Expect the Juke to offer both gas and diesel engines in Europe, while the U.S. will likely be limited to the Nissan Versa engines, with which it shares a platform. The 2010 Versa uses both a 1.6-liter or 1.8-liter inline-4 cylinder.
Inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept, the Juke will be slotted in the U.S. beneath the Murano and Rogue. In Europe, it will complement the Note and the Qashqai.
Inside Line says: Is it our imagination, or does the Juke resemble a curvier version of the Kia Soul? — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
2010 Geneva Auto Show - 2011 Nissan Juke
http://www.insideline.com/niss....html
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02-10-10, 09:52 AM
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Wow, it actually looked kinda interesting in that shadowy shot, but the full shot is kinda eww.
That lower front valence with the 3 portholes is mondo-barfo!!!
The Vehicross looked a little goofy, but it was a totally kick-*** truck.
This thing is just weird, period. At least it's not gross in the sad, pathetic way that the Aztek was.
It's weird in a French/Renault kind of way, not in the endearing Japanese-weird sort of way.
At least it's not cookie-cutter, I'll give them that.
That lower front valence with the 3 portholes is mondo-barfo!!!
The Vehicross looked a little goofy, but it was a totally kick-*** truck.
This thing is just weird, period. At least it's not gross in the sad, pathetic way that the Aztek was.
It's weird in a French/Renault kind of way, not in the endearing Japanese-weird sort of way.
At least it's not cookie-cutter, I'll give them that.
02-10-10, 09:56 AM
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How do we classify that level of UGLY??
02-10-10, 01:05 PM
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