Built on the base of the existing Juke, the Juke Hybrid is equipped with a self-charging hybrid powertrain that can deliver up to 54MPG! By combining an internal combustion engine with electric motors, the Juke Hybrid comes with 25% more power than its petrol equivalent.
What sets the Juke Hybrid apart from its Self-Charging competitors is the fact that it is so similar to fully electric vehicle in how it drives. During testing, Nissan's engineers have achieved up to 80 per cent of an urban drive in pure EV mode, with short hybrid phases to recharge the battery before returning to EV mode. The JUKE Hybrid not only starts 100% in electric mode, it can reach speeds up to 55kph in pure EV, for drivers to enjoy strong, constant and sustained EV driving experience. Not only will the system automatically maximise EV usage, but the Juke Hybrid also gets a dedicated EV mode switch that can be used for when the driver does not want the engine running, such as residential areas, around built-up areas like schools, car parks, drive-throughs and in traffic jams.
In terms of design, the Juke Hybrid retains the styling and specification of the petrol Juke for the most part. However, the front grille of the Juke Hybrid now sports the new Nissan brand logo and also features a strip of black gloss material where it meets the hood, putting it in line with other electrified Nissan models that share this same design motif. Modifications have also been made to the bodywork below the bumper to improve airflow and, uniquely for the hybrid, a radiator grille shutter has been added, allowing airflow to be automatically adjusted according to cooling needs, reducing aero drag as much as possible.
Some of our team were lucky enough to get a sneaky peak of the Nissan Juke Hybrid on a recent trip to Alicante, and they were all thoroughly impressed with it. We are hoping to see the Juke Hybrid in our showrooms this summer.
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