Nissan Juke gets updated diesel engine

The Nissan Juke is now offered with an upgraded 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine. The diesel has accounted for around a third of the Juke’s 19,000 UK sales so far, as well as that success is set to continue thanks to the truth that the engine is now 14 per cent more economical, however without any modification to the Juke’s price.
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The improved 1.5-litre dCi engine has the exact same 108bhp power output, however offers an additional 20Nm of torque, taking the overall to 260Nm. The supermini-SUV has the exact same 0-62mph sprint time, at 11.2 seconds, as well as the exact same 109mph top speed.
The huge enhancement has been made with fuel economy. thanks to a new turbocharger, variable oil pump as well as stop-start fitted as standard, fuel economic climate is up by 14 per cent, from 58.9mpg to 67.3mpg. CO2 emissions autumn by 12 per cent, from 124g/km to 109g/km, too.
The Juke likewise benefits from revised gear ratios – very first as well as second are now shorter to enhance response, while third to sixth are longer to take advantage of the additional torque.
The vehicle likewise includes three driving modes – Eco, typical as well as Sport. opt for Eco, as well as torque is topped at 220Nm, while the throttle pedal sensitivity is reduced.
The 1.5 dCi engine is offered across the Juke range, including in the new n-tec trim however not the range-topping Nismo.
When equipped with the new engine, the Juke Visia starts at £14,895; the Acenta starts at £16,390, the Acenta premium – with Nissan link – costs from £17,390. The top-selling Juke n-tec is priced from £17,690, while the top-spec Tekna starts at £18,390. order books are open now.