Nissan offers sneak peek of new Juke
There is exciting news for fans of the Nissan Juke this week, as the carmaker has offered a sneak peek of the vehicle's updated design ahead of an official release soon.
The brand new Juke is going through the final stages of road testing and the world's press was invited to see the camouflaged exterior race around a track, demonstrating its agile driving performance and at least some of the fresh features.
Nissan showed off the Juke's sleek coupe lines and 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as the traditional athletic stance that caused such a stir upon its initial release almost a decade ago.
It also revealed that the inspiration for this update has come from B-SUV customer demand for great design, the latest technology and something that is fun to drive yet also offers great performance.
Among the key differences we spotted in the new Juke was the footprint, with Nissan confirming the larger size aims to provide a more comfortable experience for drivers and passengers.
This time, the rear lights are attached to the tailgate rather than the body of the vehicle, which allows for improved access to the 422-litre boot space.
However, Juke fans are unlikely to be disappointed when the full reveal comes, as it was evident the revamp will keep the exaggerated wheel arches, tapering roof, split headlights and hidden rear door handles the vehicle has become so famous for.
"Having launched and led the B-SUV segment with the first model, the Nissan Juke will shortly be back with its unique identity, even more character, exciting performances and a leading level of connectivity that responds to drivers' evolving needs," a statement from Nissan said.
The official unveiling will come some time in September, so there isn't too long left for fans to wait.
Most vehicle designs tend to only remain on sale for around seven years, but the Juke has joined some of the biggest names in the automotive industry in ticking past the nine-year mark in 2019.
More than one million of them have been sold around the world since 2010.