The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Nissan Jukes it out in SUV sector
Spruced up Juke ready to take on its rivals.
Nissan’s Juke was one of the most transformative SUVs when it first arrived on the scene seven years ago.
Almost single handedly establishing the now bustling compact SUV segment, its love-them-or-loathe-them looks showed other manufacturers they could be daring with their styling.
Now getting on in years, the Juke is due for replacement next year.
In the meantime, Nissan has spruced up the existing model – giving it a light facelift, greater personalisation options – and a price cut.
The refreshed crossover range now starts from £15,505, making it £300 cheaper than the previous entry-level model.
Specs remain similar, with the bulk of the updates coming in the form of new styling options.
All models come with air-conditioning, four electric windows and LED daytime running lights as standard, though you’ll need to step right up to top-spec Tekna trim for safety kit such as blind spot warning or lane departure warning.
All Jukes see the chrome trim on the exterior darkened as well as tinted headlights and indicators.
Two new exterior colours are available – vivid blue and chestnut bronze – and they’re matched with two new colourful personalisation packs.
Power blue and energy orange bundles see highlights added to the front and rear bumpers, along with the door sills and the mirrors.
Finishing off the exterior changes are two-new 16-inch alloy wheel designs, and optional coloured inserts for the 18-inch items on top-spec Tekna trim.
Inside, the orange and blue themes are carried over once more, with customers able to spec the centre console, air vents, door inserts and seat upholstery with coloured highlights. Those of a more subdued disposition can opt for the original gloss black finish.
There’s even a Bose Personal Edition that adds a high-end stereo with speakers built into the driver’s headrest.
The updated Juke is available to order now.