The Upcoming Nissan Juke May Not Be Exclusively an EV | Carscoops

      Initially intended to be released solely as an electric vehicle, the Juke may now also feature internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains as Nissan reassesses its strategy.

      The next-generation Nissan Juke will be built on the CM-EV platform that is also shared with the Ariya.

      Nissan might continue offering the gasoline-powered Juke alongside its forthcoming electric variant.

      Currently, European Juke customers have access to a 1.0-liter turbo engine and a 1.6-liter hybrid option.

      An all-electric version of the Nissan Juke is set to arrive in Europe next year, marking a new chapter for the well-liked compact crossover. However, while the EV is on its way, it may not be the sole choice available.

      As changing sales patterns pose challenges to Nissan’s electrification plans, the company appears to be rethinking the complete transition away from internal combustion engines. Consequently, gasoline-powered versions of the Juke might remain in production for a while longer.

      Rather than discontinuing it entirely, Nissan may continue to manufacture the existing combustion model alongside the new EV. This approach would be in line with industry practices, where maintaining ICE variants helps cater to customers who are not yet ready to fully commit to electric vehicles.

      The third generation of the Nissan Juke will be built on a shortened version of the CM-EV platform from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, which is currently used by the Nissan Ariya and Renault Megane E-Tech. Production will occur at the company’s Sunderland facility in the UK, where it will be manufactured alongside the Ariya and Leaf, featuring a bold design influenced by the Hyper Punk Concept from a couple of years ago.

      Originally, Nissan intended to entirely replace the existing ICE model with this new EV. However, in a recent conversation with Auto News, Alexandre Armada, Nissan Europe’s head of product planning for minicars and small cars, mentioned that this may no longer be the plan.

      “Given the very different paths of transition to electrification across Europe, keeping the internal combustion Juke in production is an option we are considering,” he stated.

      Maintaining the combustion-engine Juke could be a strategic decision for Nissan. So far this year, it ranks as the brand’s second-best-selling model in Europe, following the Qashqai, which has sold 78,397 units.

      As the electric Juke is expected to have a higher price, it may experience slower sales compared to the current model. The Juke is currently available in Europe with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine generating 114 hp, as well as a 1.6-liter hybrid that produces 143 hp.

      While many crucial technical specifications for the Juke EV are still undisclosed, some sources have suggested it may come with battery options of 63 kWh and 87 kWh, similar to the Ariya. There is also a possibility of a smaller battery in the 40-55 kWh range, which would be ideal for urban residents in Europe.

      The electric Juke will enter a competitive market, facing rivals such as the Jeep Avenger EV, Kia EV3, Renault 4 EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Citroen C3 Aircross, Peugeot e-2008, and the upcoming Ford Puma Gen-E.