The new 2022 Nissan Juke Hybrid gets an electrified drivetrain with EV mode.
Aiming for an all-electric lineup by 2023, Nissan has introduced the Juke Hybrid, a new variant of the popular small SUV that will go on sale in Europe this summer.
The second-generation Juke, originally introduced in 2018, uses an electrified powertrain developed by Nissan and Renault, which is already used in the E-Tech variants of the Renault Clio and Captur.
It consists of an atmospheric 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 94 hp and 148 Nm of torque, an electric motor with 49 hp and 205 Nm, a second electric motor operating as an HSG (high voltage starter-generator), a 1.2 kWh water-cooled battery and a complex multi-mode transmission that sends power to the front axle.
Nissan didn’t disclose the combined power, but they said the hybrid offers 25% more power than the Juke’s turbocharged 1.0-liter gasoline engine, while reducing fuel consumption by up to 40% in the city cycle and up to 20% in the combined cycle.
According to preliminary data, the combined fuel consumption is 5.2 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 118 g/km.
A 1.2 kWh battery combined with regenerative braking and an available e-pedal mode allows the Juke Hybrid to start in EV mode every time and drive on electricity for up to 80% of city trips.
The small crossover can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h in pure EV mode.
Although Nissan has not specified the electric range, it is likely to be quite limited as it is a self-driving hybrid.
Visually, the Juke Hybrid can be distinguished by a redesigned grille with an active shutter, a new Nissan emblem, hybrid badges on the front doors and tailgate, and a slightly different rear spoiler.
Nissan’s designers also changed the body cladding, adding a cover to the rear axle.
All of the aforementioned changes benefit aerodynamics, helping to reduce drag and improve efficiency.
Finally, the Juke Hybrid introduces a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels for the entire Juke lineup, and is also available with optional 19-inch aero wheels from Nissan Ariya.
Inside, Nissan’s changes are limited to a hybrid-specific power gauge in the instrument cluster, new graphics on a 7-inch screen showing power flow, and additional buttons for e-Pedal and EV models on the center console.
Because of the battery, the trunk has been reduced by 68 liters to 354 liters compared to the regular trunk.
Nissan hasn’t announced pricing for the Juke Hybrid, but we expect it to be more expensive than the ICE-powered version priced between £19,200 and £25,850 in the UK (which is about $25,700-$34,600 at today’s exchange rate), and more in line with the Renault Captur E — Tech.
The same setup is likely to be used on the Mitsubishi ASX.
