2012 Nissan Juke

'In just one year JUKE has shaken up the market with a boldness, style and sense of fun that has never been seen before – at a time when Segment sales are expanding with buyers lòòking for just such a combination,' said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. 'Succeeding well beyond all expectations, JUKE is finding a wide, enthusiastic audience both here in North America and around the world.' A Bold Urban Sport Cross 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. JUKE's aggressive styling brings a breath of fresh air to the Segment. Built on Nissan's proven global B-platform, 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. 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 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. The 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. 'The center console design clearly makes the statement that JUKE is no ordinary compact crossover,' said Castignetti. 'It's an unexpected touch that reinforces JUKE's active, sporty attitude, while also helping create a sense of a true driver's cockpit.' Another unique element of the 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.

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