New 2022 Nissan Juke Hybrid Gains Electrified Powertrain With An EV Mode

In a quest for a fully electrified range by 2023, Nissan has unveiled the Juke Hybrid, a new variant of the popular subcompact SUV that will go on sale in Europe starting this summer.

The second-generation Juke, originally introduced in 2018, benefits from the electrified powertrain developed by Nissan and Renault that is already used in the E-Tech variants of the Renault Clio and Captur.

This consists of a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 93 hp (69 kW / 94 PS) and 148 Nm of torque, an electric motor producing 48 hp (36 kW / 49 hp) and 205 Nm (151.2 lb-ft), a second electric motor working as an HSG (High-Voltage Starter Generator), a 1.2 kWh water-cooled battery, and a sophisticated multi-mode gearbox sending power to the front axle.

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Nissan didn’t give us the combined output but they said the hybrid offers 25% more power than the Juke’s turbocharged 1.0-liter petrol engine, while reducing fuel consumption by up to 40% in the urban cycle and up to 20% in the combined cycle. According to preliminary data, the combined fuel consumption is 5.2 lt/100km (50 US mpg / 54 UK mph) with CO2 emissions of 118 g/km.

The 1.2 kWh battery in combination with regenerative braking and the available e-Pedal mode, allows the Juke Hybrid to start in EV mode every time, and drive on electric power for up to 80% of urban trips. The small crossover can go up to 55 km/h (34 mph) in pure EV mode. Although Nissan didn’t specify the electric range, it will likely be quite limited since this is a self-charging hybrid.

Small Visual Updates

Visually, the Juke Hybrid can be distinguished by the redesigned grille featuring an active shutter, Nissan’s new emblem, Hybrid badges on the front doors and the tailgate, and a slightly different rear spoiler. Nissan designers have also reshaped the body cladding while adding a cover on the rear axle. All the aforementioned changes benefit aerodynamics, helping reduce drag and increase efficiency. Finally, the Juke Hybrid introduces a new set of 17-inch alloy wheels for the whole Juke range, and is also available with optional 19-inch aero wheels from the Nissan Ariya.

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Inside, Nissan said (without sharing any images) that the changes are limited to the hybrid-specific power gauge in the instrument cluster, new graphics on the 7-inch screen showing the energy flow, and extra buttons for the e-Pedal and EV models on the central console. Due to the battery, the boot has been reduced by 68 lt (2.4 cubic feet) to 354 lt (12.5 cubic feet) over the regular Juke.

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 (equal to around $25,700 – $34,600 at today’s exchange rates), and more in line with the Renault Captur E-Tech. The same setup will likely be used by the upcoming Mitsubishi ASX that was teased a few months ago since the hybridization of small SUVs is moving fast in Europe.


The Auto World

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