Nissan Announces Nine Models for Tokyo Auto Salon Including Juke Sporty and Leaf Aero Concept

At the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 with NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association), to be held from January 14 to 16, Nissan, together with Autech Japan and its in-house NISMO performance division, will premiere a total of nine vehicles.

Highlights will include the zero-emission LEAF Aero Style Concept equipped with a futuristic looking bodykit and matching alloy wheel designs, and a special version of the Juke fitted with exterior accessories designed for the European and North American market models.

Autech Japan will showcase three vehicles, including the Elgrand Rider Premium Concept, which is the JDM version of the N.A. Quest minivan, the customized Serena Rider and the March-Based Bolero (Micra for those outside Japan).

Finally, NISMO will present its new production race car, the GT-R RC, alongside the tuned 355HP Fairlady Z (370Z) and the GT-R racecar that competed in the 2010 SUPER GT series.

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Damnjdm’s Shopped Nissan Juke Becomes Reality...Sort of

Remember that Nissan Juke photoshop from a couple of months back (if you don't, no worries, just click here)? You know the one: black paint, lowered ride height, yellow headlights and green Volk Rays VR.G2 alloys? Well, someone has fitted the VR.G2s to an otherwise stock standard Nissan Juke and the result is...underwhelming.

Now don't get me wrong: I like the Nissan Juke. I think the interior is one of the freshest Nissan has done in years and the exterior is a lot more funky than the Juke's would-be competitors. So why is this particular example so disappointing?

Maybe it's the flat white paint; something very few cars can pull that off. And the dark alloy wheels are seemingly lost in the black plastic wheel arches. What the Juke needs is the proper SEMA makeover: a pumping sound system, wicked paint job and a mean-looking aerokit. So here's a call out to all you would be customizers: show us what you've got!

By Tristan Hankins

Via: Farmofminds

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Cobra Tries to Roughen Up the Nissan Juke Crossover

It has taken a while for tuners to warm up to the Nissan Juke, but we're slowly starting to see some new aftermarket products for the Japanese firm's odd-looking small crossover. One of the fist tuners to get their hands on the Juke is Germany's Cobra Technology, which created a styling set designed to give the Japanese crossover a more rugged-ish look.

As with other crossover and SUV models, Cobra Technology's first line of order is to fit a stainless-steel front grille guard that is said to meet European pedestrian safety standards. Optionally, buyers can add a pair of LED daytime running lights.

The kit also includes tubular side steps with integrated plastic steps, a sports exhaust system with twin tail pipes and the choice of 19- or 20-inch multispoke alloy wheels.

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Nissan Juke Ad: Crossovering to Cross-dressers?

I've watched this bizarre Nissan Juke ad about four times (that I'll admit to), and I still can't for the life of me get the point. For all intents and purposes, it's about dreaming, energy, and possibly angled at people who are emo/hip or worse; all this while the Juke is on your mind. Then your hair gets frizzy and washing machines blow their loads.

As some of you may remember, way back when I first started here my little bio picture appeared to be a gay pirate. That being said, one would think I was far enough outside the box - at least back then - to get this artsy ad, but...nope. I even tried to put myself in the mindset, but still nothing.

There's a nice, calming soundtrack by someone that sounds like Regina Spektor and a few different cross-dressers by my count, but what's the point? Is it just being weird to be weird?

Hand to God, I will deposit $5 US into the PayPal account of the first person to explain this ad in the comments to the point where it makes sense. Otherwise, I'll die thinking that the Juke is a crossover for cross-dressers or something back-alley poetic like that.

By Phil Alex

Via: Thetruthaboutcars

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What do you think about this Nissan Juke? [Chop Alert]

Truth to be said, Nissan's Juke has a controversial design that may not appeal to all taste - though, we'll take "controversial" over "bland" any time. And while we've yet to see any attempts to tune the crossover model, the guys over at Damnjdm commissioned this photoshop of a lowered Juke with deep-dish alloy wheels in a green shade and yellow-finished head lamps. Follow the break for a larger version of the picture and tell us what you think in the comments section.

Source: Damnjdm / Jdmsociety , Via: Vwvortex

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Nissan to Unveil Townpod EV Concept at Paris Show

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, which opens on 30 September, Nissan will lift the wraps off a new electric car concept called the Townpod. The Japanese automaker will release full details at the show but for now, all we have about the concept model is this cropped photo of the front headlamp and Nissan's claims that "it combines eye-catching design with a spacious and practical interior," and that " it heralds a new-era of flexible, stylish vehicles that will bring electric-vehicle mobility to the masses."

The Townpod will share the Nissan stand with the European version of the all-electric LEAF that's 'fuelled' by an in-house developed laminated lithium-ion battery with a power output of more than 90kW, the new Juke small crossover, the next generation of the Micra supermini and the facelifted X-Trail SUV.

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2011 Nissan Juke Prices Announced, Starts from $18,960

Nissan's quirky-looking Juke crossover will make its way into U.S. showrooms this October with prices starting at $18,960 plus destination and handling fees for the base front-wheel model and topping out at $24,550 (again, not including destination and handling charges) for the flagship SL version with all-wheel drive.

Buyers can choose between a front-wheel drivetrain or an all-wheel-drive system that 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, and either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a six-speed manual gearbox (only with FWD).

Nissan says fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for the front-wheel drive Juke with a CVT.

"We believe JUKE's unique combination of motorsports-inspired exterior and interior design and unexpected levels of technology – along with a starting MSRP under $19,000 – is going to propel JUKE into the heart of the fast-growing compact hatchback/crossover market," said Nissan North America VP, Al Castignetti.

Standard safety features on all eight models include six air bags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). Here are the prices (minus destination charges) and trim levels:

Model / Transmission - Price

JUKE S CVT FWD - $18,960 USD

JUKE SV MT FWD - $20,260 USD

JUKE SV CVT FWD - $20,760 USD

JUKE SL MT FWD - $22,550 USD

JUKE SL CVT FWD - $23,050 USD

JUKE S CVT AWD - $20,460 USD

JUKE SV CVT AWD - $22,260 USD

JUKE SL CVT AWD - $24,550 USD

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