Nissan Juke for sale in Kenya

The unusual exterior of the Nissan Juke has individual lines that are carried over intact from Qazana. The bold nature of the design is reflective of the significance related to the B-segment within the European market. The design came from several different themes, though with the DNA of the brand. It has a solid body to reflect the element of an SUV, but it also has complex curves and a coupe profile, which was accentuated by the narrow side glass and the hidden rear door handles that assist in giving the impression the vehicle has two as opposed to four doors.

There were three Juke trim levels, which included the Acenta, Visia, and the Tekna. Visia is entry-level with air conditioning, 16-inch wheels, and traction control. The Acenta had 17-inch wheels, climate control, Bluetooth, and a USB Port. Finally, Tekna, as the range-topping level, included leather seating, Nissan Connect infotainment systems for navigation, and audio commands, as well, as a rearview camera. There was an N-Connecta trim level was introduced in 2013 with the sat-nav, DAB radio and reversing camera.

The engine options for the first generation include one diesel option and two 1.6 liter petrol alternatives. There is a new turbocharged petrol engine with a direct engine at the top of the range. It is capable of 140 KW. The combination of direct and the turbo provide the response expected from a 2.5-liter offering though there is still a fair bit of fuel economy. The diesel offering is a 1.5 dCi DPF inline-five turbo-diesel common-rail unit, which is capable of 81 kW, though the torque is 240 Nm. The other option is a 1.6-liter petrol engine inline 4, delivering 86 kW at 6000 rpm. The standard drive train is front-wheel drive though there is an option for all-wheel drive. Acceleration from 0 to 100 kph is 11.1 seconds at the base trim, while the stronger engine is 7.8 seconds. It has a top speed of between 180 and 215 km/h, depending on the engine selected. The two-wheel-drive turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol unit is mated to a six-speed manual though a CVT option with a six-speed manual mode is going to be available on the range-topping turbocharged petrol engine.

On the road, the first generation presents a comfortable car to drive because of the light steering and good views. However, visibility to the rear and over the driver’s shoulder is slightly restricted, which means it would be advisable to get a model that has parking sensors. It would also be considered as a jittery ride, and though the body does not lean too significantly in the corners, it is not very jarring.

Inside, the sports SUV theme continues with a driver-centric cabin. It is dominated by a center console design brought by a motorcycle fuel tank. The finishing is a high gloss color, and the bike console adds a sense of informality to the crossover. There is a lot of practicality as well, with the rear opening hatch and luggage area. Based according to the Renault Nissan alliance, Juke has a 2530 mm wheelbase. For the front-wheel-drive iterations, the suspension is by MacPherson struts with a torsion beam at the back, though the four-wheel-drive models have a multi-link rear suspension that is modelled on the system that was found on the Nissan Qashqai. The four-wheel-drive is a new development courtesy of Nissan’s all-wheel drive, and it currently features the torque vectoring technology which is available to improve the level of agility and reduce the under-steer, especially during cornering.

The first thing which catches the eye is the slight redesign of the headlamp layout. In the same way as the predecessor, the Nissan Juke has two upper headlamps, which are thin and two that are almost on the same level as the Nissan badge on the grille. The previous version had swept-back lights mounted on its hood rather than in the front fascia. The grille has also apparently gotten a redesign. The grille is narrower extending from the edge of the engine hood to the bumper. It borrows a leaf from models such as the Murano or the Nissan Leaf.

Below the grille, there is a more muscular bumper with bigger vents to the sides and a trapezoid opening in the centers as well as chrome trim, which highlights a three-piece element. The engine hood has a more muscular design while the sides happen to be dented, meaning the hood becomes narrower toward the top of the grille. The Juke ought to boast an aggressive design. There are a few changes to the rear as well, considering the tweaks made to the shaping of the lights and the general lines of the car’s hatch.

It also arrives with 11 body colors, which are complemented with three contrasting colors for the roof, which can be extended to cover the front as well as the rear bumper and the inserts on the side skirts. The engine options changed for the second generation as well. There are two petrol-based engines, which include a 1.0-liter three-cylinder offering with an output of 86 kW. The second engine has the same specifications though the difference is the transmission options. The first engine is available with a six-speed manual while the latter is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Both engines are turbocharged direct-injection, though, and the top speed is 180 km/h. It is also only offered as a front-wheel drive.

An electrified drivetrain, which entails a hybrid, is probably going to be provided in the coming model years. The second-generation Juke rides on a new platform known as CMF-B developed courtesy of the Nissan-Mitsubishi- Renault endeavor. It has already been tested in offerings such as the Renault Captur, Mitsubishi Outlander, and now the Juke.

The new platform comes across as rigid though it allows for a better level of packaging. The increased stiffness also comes from increased use of high tension steel, and it results in improved crash test performance. When it comes to the interior, there were significant changes from the old model, particularly when it comes to the material quality and the finish. It also attains a lot of improvements for the infotainment system along with a large touchscreen along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. When it comes to technology, The Juke confirmed it would be featuring the Intelligent Mobility Vision and a suite of drive assist attributes. This package entails Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, and Intelligent Around View Monitor. The second generation would also become the third Nissan model that features ProPilot technology. It is a semi-autonomous technology that works best on the motorway and within single-lane, traffic considering it maintains the vehicle to vehicle distance within a preset speed range.

The exterior of the second-generation Juke received a few updates for the second generation. For 2020, the Juke still retains the split headlight arrangement though the driving lights are not perched on top of the fenders. They have a much more traditional structure to them. Nissan appears to have gone for a more cautious design for the second generation, but one can tell it is a Juke. The signature round headlights and the high mounted LED daytime running lights are still present. However, the DRLs do not stick out the corners of the hood. It seems to have a flush appearance with slim lights. The headlights are also oval-shaped as opposed to circular, and the Y shaped pattern allows it to stand out much more than before.

Even the bulbous hood of the outgoing model has now been streamlined within the new model. The toothy grille is now gone, and it has been replaced with an imposing V-motion grill. The design at the front seems more mature though it retains enough of the quirks which made the Juke a talked about vehicle. If anything, the new model seems less polarizing as compared to the predecessor. Though, it may be the rear of the new Juke, which retained the bulk of the redesign on the model. The rear of the new Juke seems more angular and upright, while the taillights are conventional. It still presents with the sloping roofline and the quirky rear door handle design.

For the interior, though, the Juke continues with the mature theme. The center stack seems more deliberate considering the floating screen appearance as well as the air conditioning switches. There is the instrument cluster as well, and the new model appears to be going for more digitization. The steering wheel adopted a flat bottomed stylish look. The D mode panel, however, is gone, although it is likely the functions were moved over to the infotainment section. Even though new materials are part of the changes, including soft-touch elements to the door trim, dashboard, and the footwells, there is Alcantara or leather for the seating. The new Nissan Juke comes with more space for both the passengers in the rear and their belongings. There is 5.8 cm more space as concerns the knee room and 1.1 cm for the headroom. The cargo spacing has also been increased by 20 percent, so it is currently 422 liters.

The powertrain received some of the most changes between the two generations. The first generation had an array of five petrol engine options and two diesel engines. All of the petrol engines had 1.6-liter capacities, but they were matched to different drivetrain alternatives. There were all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive choices as well as an option of a five-speed manual, CVT or six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmission. The diesel options had a 1.5-liter engine with the choice of a six-speed manual transmission. The top speed was set at an average of 180 km/h, and the fuel economy was 12.98 km per liter for the petrol units and 16.94 km per liter for the diesel engines. The interesting thing is the second generation reduced the capacities and selection of the engine options. The Juke now has a 1.1-liter three-cylinder unit mated either to a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The power output is the same as the base model for the first generation at 86 kW; however, there are no range-topping options. Nissan also eliminated the diesel options for the Juke as well as the all-wheel-drive alternatives. However, the second-generation offerings are all turbocharged with direct injection options. It should provide for a higher fuel economy level due to the combination of the gearbox options.

The most significant changes to the Juke are visible when it comes to gadgets. It is expected considering the generations are separated by a decade. On the center of the dash, there is an interface between the car and the driver. It is a floating 8-inch infotainment display that can run iOS or Android. It happens to be compatible with both types of mobile operating systems. The system is also fitted with navigation TomTom Maps as well as Live Traffic and Google Assistant, which makes for voice control over particular systems. In a touch of glamour, Nissan is also providing front seating that has Bose Personal Plus audio systems.

Nissan invested significantly in its safety packages by giving one of the most comprehensive suites of assistive technologies in the segment. There is collision warning driver assistance, and lane-keeping assist. To assist the river in avoiding mishaps, there is emergency braking, traffic recognition, rear cross-traffic alerts, and blind-spot intervention for the first time on the model. The inclusion of Propilot also expands on the safety attributes and self-driving. It is only available on those models with automatic transmission and takes over in particular conditions such as over steering, braking, and acceleration. The Juke also thinned the side pillars for better visibility without affecting the resistance of the vehicle.

You can buy a first-generation 2013 Nissan Juke for just over Ksh 1 million at AutoAssista. That price goes up to a little over Ksh 2.6 million for the 2019 models. The new 2020 Nissan Juke is expected to retail at over Ksh 4 million.