2014 Nissan Juke NISMO

2014 JUKE NISMO Offers Unique Style, Attainable Performance Born From Motorsports

- Race-inspired exterior provides enhanced aerodynamic performance; NISMO-tuned suspension, steering and transmission help deliver engaging driving dynamics -
NISMO, its vision and name derived from NISsan MOtorsports, has embarked on an aggressive journey to expand its presence beyond the racetrack in key markets around the world. Already a legendary brand among professional and grassroots racers, as well as performance enthusiasts everywhere, NISMO now is applying its near-50 years of engineering experience and expertise to an expanding range of affordable production vehicles. Leading the charge is the JÚKE NISMO.




Pierre Loing, Vice President, Product and Advanced Planning and Strategy, Nissan North America, Inc. said: 'NISMO's unique motorsports DNA adds a new dimension to the pioneering JÚKE's long list of attributes. With nearly 100 separate performance, exterior and interior modifications and solid functionality behind every element, JÚKE NISMO takes JÚKE to a higher level of sporty style and driving exhilaration - all within reach of performance buyers' budgets.'

Últimate Sports Styling
Far from being purely cosmetic, the modifications to the JÚKE exterior are designed to enhance the JÚKE NISMO's aerodynamics, resulting in a 37-percent improvement in downforce (versus non-NISMO models). Many of the aggressive sports-cross styling elements were influenced by NISMO's motorsport expertise, in particular using lessons learned from the styling and engineering of the Nissan GT-R racers that compete in the Super GT series in Japan.



The prominent upper edge of the large lower grille features a red pinstripe, which drops dramatically to curve around the smaller vents and continues all the way to the front wheel arches. This distinctive NISMO cue gives the nose a visual width and presence while emphasising the Juke NISMO's athletic stance on the road.

The signature Nissan V-strut grille is finished in a darker shade than other JÚKE models. To the right of the grille is a NISMO badge with a red 'O,' stamping NISMO's distinctive motorsport heritage on JÚKE for first time. The distinctive JÚKE combination lights are smoked as part of the NISMO appearance treatment.

The red pinstripe continues on the flanks of the car at the base of the doors. The sculpted side skirts have been reworked to enhance aerodynamic performance, directing airflow around the rear wheels and away from the car as quickly and efficiently as possible. To increase the JÚKE NISMO's visual stance, the wheel arches are more muscular and are now finished entirely in the body color to give a truly premium feel. The door mirrors are painted red to give a visual indication to the casual observer that this is not a standard Nissan JÚKE. The B-pillars are finished in gloss 'piano black,' also promoting a sleek and sporty image.

In the rear, the bumper is deeper than on non-NISMO models and the red pinstripe is also visible on the black sill. A redesigned body-colored liftgate spoiler and rear fascia diffuser complete the body modifications.

Also part of the stunning JÚKE NISMO exterior appearance are the unique 18-inch lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/45R18 Continental ContiSportContact5 summer tires, which help give drivers additional grip during cornering and further boost the JÚKE NISMO's on-road presence. One inch larger than the standard JÚKE wheels, the diamond-cut alloys feature a 10 twin-spoke design and are finished in dark anthracite.

The 2014 Nissan JÚKE NISMO is available in three exterior colors - Sapphire Black, Brilliant Silver and Pearl White. All come equipped with red outside door mirrors and the matching pinstripe around base of the vehicle.

Sporty Interior Styling Focused on the Driver
NISMO's core belief is that everything should be focused on the driver. It's about enhancing their experience, pure and simple. So the JÚKE NISMO's seats, instrumentation, steering wheel, gear knob, pedals and door trims have all been redesigned to boost driver enjoyment by creating a more performance-oriented environment.

The front seats have been redesigned to offer additional lateral support. Trimmed in suede, they sport vibrant red stitching - picking up the detail introduced by the red bodywork pinstripe. Red is also used as a background to the tachometer and also appears on the steering wheel stitching, which is finished in Alcantara® and leather. The tactile steering wheel now includes a red marker to indicate 'top dead center,' another feature derived directly from racing. The rear seats also feature red stitching.

Dark Smoke coloring is used throughout the interior to help the driver to focus entirely on the elements that are most important - the gauges, switchgear and controls. Consequently the headliner is black (no moonroof is available with the JÚKE NISMO) and there is a gloss 'piano black' finish around the ventilation and audio controls. There is also smoked grey trim around the gear selector.

In the footwell, the standard black rubber pedals have been upgraded to a metallic finish, and there is a NISMO badge visible on the footrest. The NISMO logo has also been precision-stitched into the seatbacks.

Other standard content includes privacy glass, Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start and the I-CON (Integrated Control) system with automatic air conditioning.

Revised Powertrain for Improved Dynamics
NISMO's spirit of innovation and determination, born on the racetrack in 1984, remains at the heart of the performance brand today. This DNA has been injected into the JÚKE NISMO in the form of a reworked version of Nissan's advanced inline 4-cylinder 1.6-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGÔ) turbocharged engine. Direct injection helps improve combustion, enhancing power, torque, economy and emissions. The use of the turbocharger and intercooler also help boost power, while the variable timing control for both intake and exhaust cycles improves low-end engine response.

For use in the JÚKE NISMO, both power and torque have been increased without compromising emissions and efficiency. The JÚKE NISMO is rated at 197 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, versus the standard JÚKE's 188-horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.

The front-wheel drive JÚKE NISMO is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the all-wheel drive version comes with a sport-tuned version of Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) with manual mode.

Fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway for JÚKE NISMO FWD (6MT) model and 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway for JÚKE NISMO AWD (CVT).

Improved engine performance is only one element of Juke NISMO's dynamic enhancements. The suspension settings have been completely revised, leading to greater traction and improved body response and roll control.

The suspension has also been lowered slightly versus non-NISMO JÚKE settings, reducing the gap between the tires and wheelwells for a cleaner appearance and improved aerodynamics. An independent MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension is utilized on FWD models, while JÚKE NISMO AWD model offers a multi-link rear suspension design. A cradle-type front subframe enhances lateral stiffness of the assembly. Front and rear stabilizer bars are standard on all models.

The JÚKE NISMO's vehicle-speed-sensing electric power-assisted steering has been reworked for sportier and more direct handling. Thanks to increased resistance at the wheel, more feedback is evident at medium and high speeds. Braking is supplied by power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

Advanced Torque Vectoring AWD
The JÚKE NISMO's advanced torque vectoring AWD system - standard in all 2014 JÚKE AWD models - offers performance technology often reserved for premium vehicles. The torque vectoring system is designed to limit understeer by increasing torque to the outside rear wheel, helping the car follow its intended course.

It also enhances agility, giving the JÚKE NISMO exceptional ride comfort and handling in spite of its higher ground clearance when compared to other compact cars.

As well as splitting torque front to rear - up to a maximum of 50:50 - the torque can also be shifted from side-to-side across the rear axle. In total, up to 50 percent of the total available engine torque can be sent to either rear wheel. Information collected by various sources (measuring wheel speed, steering angle, yaw rate and lateral G-force) is interpreted to anticipate the driver's intention. System actions are relayed to the driver via a real-time graphic display on the instrument panel depicting the torque distribution under all conditions.

Both FWD and AWD JÚKE NISMO models include another example of advanced Nissan technology - the innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system that 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 (CVT) and steering feel.

The centrally mounted I-CON digital screen changes display, color and functions depending on the mode selected by the driver. Settings alter throttle maps, steering effort and CVT shift schedules on the AWD models. In the D-Mode Sport setting, the throttle map is retuned to deliver higher engine revs and sharper responses, while in the Eco setting, engine revs are reduced for more gentle progress. In the M-CVT version (AWD only), the Sport setting even introduces a 'rhythmic' auto upshift that simulates manual gear changes at redline.

In addition, steering effort in Sport is firmer and more responsive, while in Normal it's lighter and more linear. In the Eco setting, the quantity of cold air circulating in the cabin is optimized, reducing the load on the climate control and lowering the system's power consumption.

Real time trip information can also be displayed giving average speed, fuel economy, journey times and engine torque and turbo boost as well as a daily fuel consumption history. The I-CON system even incorporates a G-Force indicator.

Said Loing: 'For a vehicle of its compact size and attainable price, JÚKE NISMO packs a huge amount of advanced performance technology.'

A Range of Available Features and Amenities
The 2014 JÚKE NISMO is offered with a range of features that add a level of convenience equal to its sporty style, including an available Nissan Navigation System with 5-inch color touch screen display and NavTraffic capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Rockford Fosgate ecoPÚNCH™ audio system, ÚSB interface (iPod® compatible) and RearView Monitor.

Standard features include dual front and rear beverage holders, speed-sensitive automatic door locks, storage under the rear cargo floor (FWD models only), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Interface System for iPod®, and AM/FM/CD audio system with steering wheel controls. In the rear, a fold-down 60/40-split bench seat and flat load floor provide passenger and cargo hauling flexibility.

Every JÚKE NISMO comes equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage, dual-threshold front air bags and seat belt and occupant classification sensors, roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, seat-mounted driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and front-seat Active Head Restraints.

Other standard equipment includes 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).

Source - Nissan