2011 Nissan Juke October Arizona Debut at Pinnacle
The International Automotive Exposition in Geneva, Switzerland has developed a reputation over the years. Cutting edge vehicular innovations often debut here. This was the case when, in 2009, Nissan unveiled a concept called the Qazana. Designed for young urbanites with a sporty spirit and a dash of adventure, the resultant production vehicle comes to Pinnacle Nissan in the Fall of 2010 and is called the 2011 Nissan JUKE.
Part SUV, part sports car, the Nissan Juke breathes new life into the traditionally conservative B-segment of the market, providing buyers with a funky alternative to the conventional urban hatchback. Already enjoying brisk sales among the hip culture in Europe, "The Juke provides an exceptional level of available technology for its segment and a special character all its own," said Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. "We're expecting an enthusiastic response from the American market and look forward to Nissan's JUKE going on sale this fall."
Carolin continued, "JUKE is about to carve out a unique space in the rapidly growing compact crossover/hatchback segment with its combination of striking design, agile handling and driving pleasure and user friendly technology," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "Add in the convenience, versatility and high seating positioning of a traditional compact SUV - and pricing that is expected to start at well under $20,000 - and you've got a vehicle unlike any other in its class."
AZ Tech-Savvy Drivers will have Quick, Sporty Commutes in Pinnacle's JukeAt Pinnacle Nissan, the site of the Phoenix Arizona debut of the Juke later this fall, Tory Walton, Pinnacle's General Manager, said, "We are truly excited about this sporty, economical and tech-savvy little SUV! We know our market, and the Juke is perfect for Arizona! Our North Scottsdale commuters will positively love the Juke. It will come with Navigation, with leather, with a rear-view camera. The Juke has a wide array of technological features not normally seen for thousands more." Walton added, "Pinnacle Nissan will introduce the Juke to Phoenix, Arizona in October or so - and we are preparing for the customer enthusiasm now! We expect to sell lots of Jukes".
The 2011 Nissan JUKE interior offers bolstered front seats and a center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in a two-coat high-gloss paint. The gearshift 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 JUKE features range from leather-appointed seats and RearView Monitor to Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, navigation system with real-time traffic information and power sliding moonroof. A long list of standard safety features is also available, including six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).
Powering JUKE is a standard 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 180+ horsepower and 170+ 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 (SV FWD and SL 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 debuting on JUKE is the innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system. The I-CON system functions in one setting as a controller for the automatic climate control system, and in the other offers a drive mode selector with three different throttle/transmission (CVT)/steering response settings - Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a more intense performance feel and Eco for maximum efficiency.
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 the "D-Mode," the buttons change to the three driving modes and the display shows engine and drive related dials and information.
"While the Juke will ride on the same chassis as the Versa and the Cube, the technology and the sportiness will really set it apart" said Walton. "Stay in touch with Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale during the run-up to the Arizona launch of the 2011 Nissan Juke. We will frequently update our webpage and will give plenty of information on our
Pinnacle Nissan Facebook fan page."
