2012 Nissan Juke Muscle SUV Car

The new 2012 Nissan Juke addition to its Crossover range, combines SUV toughness and sporty style. Its design is bold and striking on order to inject some masculinity and dynamism into the small car market, something that Nissan's research shows that small car buyers believe is lacking at the moment. Its global premiere took place at Geneva International Motor Show and it is now sold in Europe, Japan and North America. The all-new 2012 Nissan Juke sport cross draws on a number of active lifestyle influences, including motorcycles and rally cars, to create a breakthrough design among traditional B-segment hatchbacks. Along with its bold design and highly distinctive, sport styling inside and out, Nissan Juke brings unexpected levels of performance from a standard 188-horsepower 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) turbo 4-cylinder engine and an advanced torque vectoring all-wheel drive (AWD) system performance technology usually reserved for premium vehicles. The Nissan Juke hits showrooms this month with a starting target price of $18,960.

2012 Nissan Juke

For 2012, Nissan Juke again fuses the best qualities of a sports car, including a sporty driving position, dynamic handling and powerful turbo engine, with the best aspects of an SUV such as a robust lower body, raised ground height, improved visibility, confident stance and available all-wheel drive. 2012 Nissan Juke aggressive styling brings a breath of fresh air to the segment. Built on Nissan’s proven global B-platform, Nissan Juke features a powerful front end treatment with the turn signals integrated into the front fenders, a high beltline and coupe-like falling roofline. Other exterior details include body-colored outside mirrors and front door handles, and “hidden” rear door handles.

2012 Juke also offers generous ground clearance with standard 17-inch wheels and tires. Adding to the authentic SUV look is a broad shoulder line, large wheel arches and robust lower bodywork that seems to emerge from under the vehicle. Above the waistline,  Juke shows its sporty side with a raked windshield, upswept rear side windows and canopy-like glass. The lights also reflect JUKE’s sporty agility, with the front lights split into two distinct elements, with the main lamps drawing inspiration from rally car lights. Fog lights are available, depending on trim level. In the rear, the taillights share a resemblance with the distinctive “boomerang” design found on the latest generation Nissan 370Z. The Nissan JUKE color palette includes a range of eight exterior offerings: Sapphire Black, Electric Blue, Gun Metallic, Metallic Bronze, Chrome Silver, Cayenne Red, White Pearl and Graphite Blue.

2012 Nissan Juke

Another unique element of the 2012 Nissan JUKE interior is the Integrated Control (I-CON) system drive mode selector, which offers three different throttle/transmission/steering response settings – Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency. It adjusts throttle, transmission (CVT only) and steering feel for the precise ride the driver desires. I-CON also serves as a central command center and display module, adopting different display colors and functions depending on how it is being used. In Climate mode, the display shows the interior temperature settings while the “buttons” display air flow preferences. In “D-Mode,” the buttons change to the three driving modes and the display shows engine- and drive-related dials and information.

2012 Nissan Juke

The NISSAN JUKE interior is equally aggressive with bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a high-gloss paint. The gearshift sits on top of the console, inspired by sports car driver/shifter positioning. Among the long list of standard JUKE interior features are a 6-way manual driver’s seat and 4-way manual front passenger seat, dual front and rear beverage holders, speed-sensitive automatic door locks, AM/FM/CD audio system with steering wheel controls, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Interface System for iPod and storage under the rear cargo floor (FWD models only).

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