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Old Sep 3, 2019 | 10:33 AM
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The next-generation Nissan Juke subcompact crossover has finally been revealed for the European market. And right off the bat, it's clear that it's a much cleaner, more broadly appealing car than its predecessor. The frog-like accent headlights have been moved into the main grille design, although the large round headlights below them remain. The ultra-rounded fenders have also disappeared in favor of more gently and gracefully widened fenders.

The new Juke is still distinctive and concept-like, though. The accent lights are razor thin and swept way back. The illuminated section of the round headlights is actually a Y-shape that looks suitably tech-y and futuristic, and the Juke's funky profile that falls between conventional sedan and hatchback remains. It also picked up the contrasting roof that's en vogue right now.

The interior is far more conventional. The odd center console designed like a motorcycle fuel tank is pretty much gone. The dashboard takes its design from the upcoming Nissan Sentra/Sylphy with three round air vents in the middle, a stitched and upholstered dash pad and an infotainment screen sitting above the vents.

Only one engine has been announced for the Juke, a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine. It only makes 115 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque on a regular basis. Floor it, and it will provide extra boost that will bring torque up to 148 pound-feet for up to 25 seconds. It's also coupled to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

It makes far less power than the 188 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque the base Juke had in the U.S., not to mention the even more powerful 210-horsepower Juke Nismo RS. But in Europe, this turbo engine is replacing a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder that made just 110 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. No replacement for the European Juke's 115-horsepower diesel has been announced.

Nissan has also made no mention of the Juke returning to the U.S. Certainly with the European powertrain options, there wouldn't be much reason to offer it here when the Kicks is the same size with about the same power, and it would almost certainly be more affordable than the Juke. And of course the Kicks has a design that's easier for most people to handle, as opposed to the polarizing Juke.
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Old Sep 3, 2019 | 10:41 AM
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I think thats a pretty cool looking car if I were a young driver. Looks like a Hot Wheel
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Old Sep 3, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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All that crazy exterior styling and they finish it with a plain, boring dashboard. Semi-fail
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Old Sep 3, 2019 | 11:09 PM
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Congratulations your clown car has arrived.
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
Congratulations your clown car has arrived.
....along with the Toyota C-HR
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 04:25 AM
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Wasn't the Kicks supposed to replace the Juke?....or was that only in North America?
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Looks like a tiny baby Murano.
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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
....along with the Toyota C-HR
The side profile pretty much is the CHR
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It's an improvement over the first gen, though the bar was set really low to begin with
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
It's an improvement over the first gen, though the bar was set really low to begin with
Considering its circus-clown looks, the 1Gen Juke actually sold pretty well in the D.C. area. The interior, except for the bright paint-colored consoles in some models, was considerably more subdued than the exterior, and it drove pretty responsively for something its size....the turbo engine gave it some spunk.
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I like the spiced up interior colors and textures. Especially the black suede dashboard. I for one am sick of seeing such boringly bland interior color choices.
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