Nissan has publicly unveiled its JUKE-R 2.0 at the global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK – a second iteration of the original JUKE-R which was released in 2011.
Nissan says that its JUKE-R has been given an exciting upgrade to reflect the latest model of the JUKE coupled with even more power and bolder styling and has reincarnated as the JUKE-R 2.0.
Based on the updated Nissan JUKE that launched in Europe in 2014 – which features several significant design and technical enhancements – the JUKE-R 2.0 has been injected with further levels of GT-R testosterone to now reach 600hp. Still sporting the iconic “R” matte black, the JUKE-R 2.0 is an even more muscular, bolder and powerful version of its predecessor.
The JUKE-R was based on the original JUKE production car launched in 2010. The JUKE-R 2.0 is based on the newer JUKE model launched in Europe in 2014, to which there were several significant design changes and also technical enhancements. One of these elements was the extensive personalization options introduced based on customers’ desire. There was also a new lamp shape, LED running lights and LED bulbs in the taillights to give a fresh appearance, while new door mirrors incorporate LED side turn repeaters. The new Nissan V-motion grille at the front is a further feature.
Some of the upgrades and features of the JUKE-R 2.0 include heavily redesigned front bumper; front fenders are new shape 2015 JUKE and from standard steel; side sills are a tweaked aesthetic design, manufactured from carbon fiber; front headlights, upper and lower, are from the new 2015 JUKE; taillights are also from the 2015 JUKE; hood is from the new 2015 JUKE and has integrated bare carbon engine cooling ducts, which have been slightly repositioned from the previous JUKE-R to further improve engine and turbo cooling; and updates to headlights, taillights and daytime running lights (DRLs) to accommodate Nissan’s latest lighting technology.
