Distinctive, independent, adaptive and confident. Four words that describe the 2012 Nissan JUKE™ Sport Cross - and that also fit JUKE's prospective buyers. Unlike traditional entries in the fast-growing compact hatchback/crossover market today, the JUKE offers bold styling, unexpected levels of performance and an advanced torque vectoring AWD system with performance technology usually reserved for premium vehicles.
JUKE's aggressive styling, derived from the dramatic Nissan Qazana Concept, brings a breath of fresh air to the segment. Built on Nissan's proven global B-platform, JUKE looks exactly like it drives - fun, bold and exciting. It 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-coloured outside mirrors and front door handles, "hidden" rear door handles, integrated roof spoiler and standard 17-inch wheels and tires.
The JUKE interior is equally aggressive with bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique centre console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a high-gloss paint. The gear shift sits on top of the console, with a short shifter lever for sporty driving. In the rear, a fold-down 60/40-split bench seat and flat load floor provide passenger and cargo hauling flexibility. Available interior features range from leather-appointed seats and RearView Monitor to Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition and navigation system. A long list of standard safety features is also standard, including six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control.
Powering JUKE is a standard 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The engine, the first application in North America, combines energetic performance and good fuel economy. Two transmissions are offered - Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with S-Mode and a 6-speed manual transmission (FWD models only).
JUKE's torque vectoring AWD system splits torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels and can also can split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle. When cornering, the system helps reduce understeer and enhance the vehicle's cornering feel.
Another new-to-Nissan technology which first appeared on the JUKE, is the innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system. It combines control of the automatic A/C and the three-mode drive selector - Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency, adjusting throttle, transmission and steering feel for the precise ride the driver desires.
Highlights of the 2012 Nissan JUKE include:
Body
- Aggressive sports crossover styling
- Multi-reflector halogen headlights
- Turn signals integrated into upper front fenders
- Body-coloured outside mirrors and front door handles
- "Hidden" black-coloured rear door handles
- Body-coloured front and rear bumpers
- Rear liftgate with fixed glass
- Intermittent rear window wiper
- Available fog lights
- Offered in eight exterior colours
Engine and Driveline
- Nissan "B" platform
- Front engine, front-wheel drive
- Available torque vectoring AWD system, which helps reduce understeer when cornering and enhance cornering feel
- Standard 1.6-litre Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder with 188 horsepower, 177 lb-ft of torque
- Available Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission)
- Standard 6-speed manual transmission (FWD models only)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
- Torsion beam rear suspension (FWD) or multi-link rear suspension (AWD models only)
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Vehicle-speed-sensing electric power-assisted steering
- Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P215/55R17 all-season tires
Interior Features
- 5 passenger seating
- Cockpit-like seating with raised console/shifter for controllability and quick response
- Unique centre console design, created to look like a sport motorcycle tank while also supporting driver's knee during cornering
- High eye-point for increased visibility
- Available Integrated Control (I-CON) system with automatic air conditioning that allows driver to choose between three drive modes (Sport, Normal, Eco)
- Premium Cloth seat fabric
- 6-way manual driver's seat, 4-way manual front passenger seat
- 60/40 fold-down 2nd row seats for increased cargo room with low load height for easy loading
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Available leather-appointed seats
- Available heated front seats
- Storage under rear cargo floor (FWD models only)
- Dual front and rear beverage holder
- Speed-sensitive door locks
- Standard steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Standard Interface System for iPod®
- Available USB connector for iPod® and similar devices
- AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, available upgraded speakers with Rockford Fosgate subwoofer
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with steering wheel controls
- Available RearView Monitor
- Available Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Start
- Available Nissan Navigation System with 5-inch color touch-screen display
- Available XM® Satellite Radio
- Available power moonroof
- Standard privacy glass
- Offered in three interior colours
Safety and Security
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags and seat belt and occupant classification sensors
- Standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection
- Standard seat-mounted driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
- Front-seat Active Head Restraints
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
- Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
Models and Manufacturing
- Offered in six well-equipped models: JUKE SV M/T FWD, JUKE SV CVT FWD, JUKE SV CVT AWD, JUKE SL M/T FWD, JUKE SL CVT FWD, JUKE SL CVT AWD
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd in Oppama, Japan
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