In less than a year, Nissan Juke - the first compact crossover in the B segment - has established itself firmly at the top of the European market. Juke European sales account for more than 60% of global sales of this model and the revolutionary compact crossover has achieved an additional 2% market share compared to his brilliant debut. To date, more than 120,000 units produced at the Nissan plant in Sunderland, northern England, have been exported all over the world and at the end of August the European sales reached 99,713 units. As already successful Qashqai in the C segment, Juke also has left has left a distinctive in a market segment populated by very traditional cars. Combining innovation and emotion in a trendy product, but capable of uncompromising performance, Nissan Juke celebrates its first birthday with the launch of an unprecedented Special Edition will be called "Kuro" in many European markets - Japanese word that means the color black - and is built on the basis dell'allestimento Tekna. Juke Kuro stands, in fact, for many details that create a black tie or nice contrasts harmoniously with the two metallic colors available for the body: the stronger the Force Red or Metallic Black exclusive.
In the latter version, the handles and mirrors blacks, the aggressive 17''alloy wheels in glossy black are combined with the powerful turbo diesel engine DIG-T direct injection and four-wheel drive.
With over 190 hp and the ALL MODE 4 × 4-i - new stage in the evolution of the appreciated wheel drive system, electronically controlled Nissan - Juke KURO Torque Vectoring technology is enhanced, which improves agility and lowers understeer when cornering, ensuring quick reflexes and plenty of fun at the wheel. Juke Nissan Kuro is built on top of the range Tekna dell'allestimento, and includes the following: leather interior, the Nissan Dynamic Control System - which allows you to change dynamic settings of the car - the Nissan Connect Infotainment System with satellite navigation system, color rear view camera to assist parking maneuvers, air conditioning, Intelligent Key, rain sensors and light sensors.
Kuro Juke is available in three engines: the diesel engine 110 hp 1.5-liter and two 1.6 petrol engines. At the top of the range is the turbocharged direct injection petrol engine (DIG-T) 190CV, while the second petrol engine develops 117 horsepower.
"Distinctive, innovative, responsive and fun to drive .... Not surprisingly, Juke has been an instant success. Juke Kuro goes further: with only 2,800 units available for Europe, will surely be snapped up, "said Guillaume Cartier, Vice President of Sales for Nissan in Europe.
The arrival of Juke Kuro coincides with two major news about the full range JUKE. Changes in the exchange relationship aspirated gasoline engine and diesel, have reduced emissions, improving performance and acoustic comfort, but without penalizing the lively acceleration of the car. The CO2 emissions of the 1.6 version of Juke hand down, so, from 147 g / km to 139 g / km, while the manual diesel version went from 134 g / km to 12 g / km. The new level of CO2 emissions on diesel engine can meet the cut-off necessary to maintain the brand PURE DRIVE. Initially, in fact, the brand "Pure Drive" was assigned to Nissan vehicles that boast a level of CO2 emissions equal to or less than 140 g / km, however, demonstrating the continued effort by Nissan to reduce polluting emissions, the threshold has been reduced to 130g/km for 2011/12 and in 2013/14 the limit will be lowered further to 120g/km.
The second important change concerns the production of all 4WD models Juke for the European market: the month of October, will be built in Sunderland. Until now, in fact, were produced only in English settlement 2WD models, while four-wheel drive models were imported into Europe from Japan. "These are all good news for Nissan in Europe, because they allow the company to meet demand and the enthusiasm that was created around Juke "says Guillaume Cartier. "With the launch in October of European production of the 4WD models, able to meet the growing demand of the European market."
"The success of Juke, which follows the Qashqai, is further proof that customers are tired of conventional vehicles and research of innovative, exciting and recognize the absolute leadership of Nissan," he added.
