2024 Nissan Juke facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed

The facelifted 2024 Nissan Juke light SUV has debuted with a revised design, upgraded technology, more comfort, and new paint colours.

“We’re very excited by the updated Juke, which has just been unveiled. We anticipate arrivals at the end of 2024. Final Australian specification will be confirmed closer to the launch date,” said Nissan Australia.

Nissan says popular demand was behind the decision to re-introduce a yellow paint colour into the second-generation Juke. It has a different, “slightly paler” shade than the first-generation model for a “more modern and impactful look”.

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Additional exterior revisions are limited to an updated pearl white and metallic black, new alloy wheel designs, and a revised grille pattern.

Instead, Nissan has focused on the Juke’s interior with larger dual 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment system and instrument cluster borrowed from its larger Qashqai and X-Trail siblings.

The new configurable instrument cluster supersedes the outgoing 7-inch semi-digital unit, while the rectangle-shaped touchscreen replaces the trapezoidal 8-inch system fitted to the current model.

It runs Nissan’s latest infotainment system, which supports home screen widgets, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, natural voice recognition, speed camera and fuel price information for the built-in satellite navigation, and a higher-resolution rear-view camera.

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The Japanese brand has also added new materials and trim – including more comfortable seats for flagship variants – a larger glovebox measuring up to 6.6 litres for RHD versions, and a redesigned centre console armrest with an increased reach and built-in card holders.

All variants are now fitted with an electronic park brake in Europe. The base ST and ST+ variants in Australia currently have a mechanical park brake and rear drum brakes instead of discs.

A wireless phone charging pad designed to fit up to the footprint of the iPhone 12 Pro Max released in 2020 has been added for some variants, while USB-C charge ports join existing USB-A outlets in the front and rear.

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A new N-Sport specification has been added in Europe with a contrasting black exterior trim, a boomerang-shaped interior yellow highlight across the top of the instrument panel, and yellow recycled Alcantara seat inserts.

There are no revisions for the Juke’s powertrain lineup, meaning Australian variants will continue to feature an 84kW/180Nm 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and front-wheel drive.

The Juke Hybrid, available in Europe since 2022, remains under consideration for Australia. The facelifted version adds relocated E-Pedal and EV Mode buttons and optional rolling-resistance tyres.

"We are constantly reviewing our product line-up and ensuring we have the right product offering for the market. We will continue to evaluate the opportunity and suitability for Australia of Juke Hybrid," said a Nissan Australia spokesperson.

An emergency stop signal during heavy braking has been added to the Juke’s list of active safety equipment.

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The updated 2024 Nissan Juke light SUV is due in Australia towards the end of this year.

A rival to the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Volkswagen T-Cross and the related Renault Captur, the Juke is currently available in five variants – ST, ST+, ST-L, ST-L+ and Ti – priced between $28,390 and $36,890 before on-road costs.

The Nissan Juke is due to be replaced by an all-electric third-generation model around 2026 or 2027. Nissan intends for its European passenger line-up to be exclusively electric by 2030.

Below: The current 2023 Nissan Juke

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