- The next-generation Nissan Juke will ride on the CM-EV platform shared with the Ariya.
- Nissan may keep selling the gas-powered Juke alongside its upcoming all-electric version.
- European Juke buyers currently get a 1.0-liter turbo and a 1.6-liter hybrid option.
An all-electric version of the Nissan Juke is headed to Europe next year, bringing a new chapter to the popular compact crossover’s story. But while the EV is on the way, it may not be the only option on the table.
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As shifting sales trends continue to challenge Nissan’s electrification plans, the company appears to be reconsidering a full switch from internal combustion. That means gasoline-powered versions of the Juke might stick around a little longer.
Rather than phasing it out entirely, Nissan could keep the current combustion model in production alongside the upcoming EV. The move would mirror strategies seen elsewhere in the industry, where maintaining ICE variants has helped bridge the gap for customers not quite ready to go all-electric.
Shared Foundations
Nissan’s third-generation Juke will be underpinned by a shortened version of the CM-EV platform from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance that’s currently used by the Nissan Ariya and Renault Megane E-Tech. It’ll be built at the carmaker’s Sunderland plant in the UK alongside the Ariya and Leaf, debuting with a radical design inspired by the Hyper Punk Concept from a couple of years ago.
Initially, Nissan had planned to completely replace the current ICE model with this EV. However, while recently speaking with Auto News, Nissan Europe’s head of product planning for minicars and small cars, Alexandre Armada, said that may no longer be the case.
“Given the very different path of transition to electrification across Europe, keeping the internal combustion Juke in production is an option on the table,” he said.
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Sales Figures Suggest a Split Strategy
Keeping the combustion-powered Juke might be a smart move for Nissan. So far this year, it’s the brand’s second-best-selling model in Europe, behind only the Qashqai, which has sold 78,397 units.
Since the electric Juke is expected to come at a higher price point, it will likely see slower sales compared to the current version. In Europe, the Juke is currently available with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 114 hp, as well as a 1.6-liter hybrid that delivers 143 hp.
What to Expect from the EV
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Many key technical details about the Juke EV remain under wraps, but some rumors have suggested it could be offered with similar 63 kWh and 87 kWh battery packs as the Ariya. However, there’s also a chance that a smaller pack in the 40-55 kWh range could be offered, which could be well-suited to Europeans living in large urban centers.
The electric Juke will enter a competitive field, going up against models like 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.
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