The Nissan Juke, entering production in March at the company’s Sunderland plant in the UK, has undergone an interior overhaul, with a revamped center console, instrument panel and upgraded materials, aimed at elevating the in-car experience.
Inside, the central infotainment screen is now larger and ergonomically inclined toward the driver for enhanced usability. New materials, such as smoother leather-like material and recycled Alcantara inserts, contribute to a luxurious feel. The Combimeter has been upgraded to a 12.3in digital TFT screen, offering customizable layouts and displaying essential driving information.
Nissan suggests that the upgraded infotainment system uses a more intuitive interface, improved voice recognition and expanded connectivity options, including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Additional features such as speed camera information and video playback from USB devices also aim to improve the user experience.
According to Lesley Busby, color manager, and Mat Weaver, vice president of design, the aim was to bring the exterior of the vehicle to the interior, with customer feedback a strong influence on the revamped interior.
A new N-Sport grade has been introduced, which features distinctive yellow highlights that extend across the top of the instrument panel, framing the central infotainment screen and air vents, along with yellow recycled Alcantara inserts on the seats and quilted patterns and embossed Juke branding.
The options for the Juke mark 2 are Acenta Premium (entry), N-Connecta (core) and Tekna (tech and comfort) with Tekna+ and N-Sport as the top-level grades.
All the models feature new seats designed for improved comfort. The N-Connecta seats use a fabric called Kira Melange with PVC accents, while Tekna models feature black PVC with quilted inserts and a piano black finisher around the seat aperture.
Nissan says it has also enhanced interior convenience across all grades of the Juke. For connectivity, there are wireless charging pads and multiple USB-A and USB-C sockets. Elsewhere is an enlarged glovebox and a redesigned armrest that reportedly offers improved support and functionality. The introduction of an electric handbrake and repositioned controls in the hybrid version aim to maximum space and convenience between the front seats.
The updated Juke now includes Intelligent Driver Alertness as standard, with Lane Keep Assist available as an option and standard on the Tekna grade and above. Lane Keep Assist monitors the vehicle’s position within the lane and triggers a steering wheel vibration if it veers too close to the lane’s edge, correcting the direction if necessary to maintain trajectory.
The resolution of the rear-view camera has been increased from 0.3 to 1.3MP, in an effort to enhance visibility during reversing maneuvers. The rear-view camera is standard across all Juke grades, while the Around-View Monitor, providing a bird’s-eye view for parking, is available from the N-Connecta grade upward and standard on the Tekna grade.
Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Nissan GB, said, “2023 was the current-generation Juke’s best-selling year and these latest updates retain its distinctive style while enhancing connectivity, quality, interior design and safety to ensure it stays ahead of the competition.”
Regional vice president for product strategy and pricing Arnaud Charpentier added, “The updated Nissan Juke builds on its well-established strengths. Its stunning design is loved by our customers – and its attraction can only be increased by the return of the yellow paint option. With the new materials inside, as well as the enhanced connectivity, comfort and convenience, Juke’s position as the pioneer and icon of the city crossover segment is stronger than ever.”
