A few weeks before its world premiere on February 10 in Paris, Nissan confirmed today the name of its future small crossover. Nissan Juke will then starred in the Geneva Motor Show next March, then sold from October 2010.From a design standpoint, the Juke has a clear bottom SUVs with big wheels shod with wide tires, high ground clearance and rugged looks. In contrast, the top of the car evokes a pure sport with a high waistline, a side window and a tapered rear roofline, inducing an effect "cut", underscored by the door handles Rear concealed in door frames.Inside, sportsmanship is very present with an interior that gives pride to the driving position, inspired by the fuel tank of the motorcycle world. If the Juke heals his style both outside and inside, he does not forget the less practical aspects, including a hatch opening onto the trunk of a large capacity, full of hidden compartments.
NISSAN JUKE
1.6 L turbo petrol
MODELBody style 5-doorNumber of seats 5ENGINENumber of cylinders, arrangement 4 in lineNumber of valves per cylinder 4Air Supply Turbocharger + intercoolerDisplacement 1618Max 1) 140 (190)Maximum torque 1) 240 NmIgnition system / intake circuit coil indiv. / Knock controlFood inj. direct sequential high-pressureAbatement level EU5TRANSMISSIONClutch type torque converter with lockXtronic CVT with 6-speed manualALL MODE 4x4 i transmission with torque vectoringCHASSISFront Suspension indep., McPherson, coil springsmulti-link rear suspension ARSteering. electric rack and pinionDisc brake system front / rear circuit diag., Assist.ABS, EBD and Brake AssistWheels size 17x7Size 215/55R17 tiresWEIGHTS & DIMENSIONSUnladen weight in running order min / max 1383/1389Total weight allowed maxi 1860Payload Max 415LOA 4135Overall Width 1765Overall Height 1570Wheelbase 2530Way before 1525Luggage capacity (VDA) 207Maximum rear bench folded (VDA) 5060.35 cxFuel tank capacity 50Data communicated subject to approval.
At the top of the range throne a new turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection, the MR16DDT. This engine, which develops 190 hp (140 kW) and 240 Nm, is one of the most powerful in its class. The combination of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging offers him the power and the response of a 2.5 L limiting consumption to that of a mechanical air significantly smaller.The second petrol engine range is a newcomer to the Nissan family celebrates HR. HR16DE called this 16-valve unit, light and reduced internal friction, has a dual injection trendy to an even finer spray of fuel. Combustion, power, torque and economy will gain much. This engine develops 117 hp (86 kW).Finally, a 1.5 dCi turbo diesel common rail 110 hp (81 kW), the K9K, comprehensive range, offering driving pleasure and excellent performance (with a peak torque to 240 Nm) and a very sober and reduced emissions.With its high ground clearance, large wheels fitted with wide tires, its high waistline and broad shoulders, the Juke has a purely bottom SUV. This look is further accentuated by various typical SUV characteristics such as thresholds and black fender flares and rocker panels and rear before emerging in evoking protective underbody.
At the top of the range throne a new turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection, the MR16DDT. This engine, which develops 190 hp (140 kW) and 240 Nm, is one of the most powerful in its class. The combination of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging offers him the power and the response of a 2.5 L limiting consumption to that of a mechanical air significantly smaller.The second petrol engine range is a newcomer to the Nissan family celebrates HR. HR16DE called this 16-valve unit, light and reduced internal friction, has a dual injection trendy to an even finer spray of fuel. Combustion, power, torque and economy will gain much. This engine develops 117 hp (86 kW).Finally, a 1.5 dCi turbo diesel common rail 110 hp (81 kW), the K9K, comprehensive range, offering driving pleasure and excellent performance (with a peak torque to 240 Nm) and a very sober and reduced emissions.With its high ground clearance, large wheels fitted with wide tires, its high waistline and broad shoulders, the Juke has a purely bottom SUV. This look is further accentuated by various typical SUV characteristics such as thresholds and black fender flares and rocker panels and rear before emerging in evoking protective underbody.