Review Nissan Beetle 2019-2021 - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Competitors
• Appearance
• Crossover salon
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

The first generation of the famous Nissan Beetle was presented at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. At first glance, it was a non-standard, coupe-like crossover with a huge front end and optics. The first generation received two-faced reviews, some people liked this model, while others considered it ugly, especially because of the non-standard front optics.

Without waiting for the start of the Frankfurt auto show, the Japanese manufacturer not only officially showed the second generation Nissan Beetle 2020, but also opened the list of characteristics. The crossover's appearance is recognizable, but it has become more athletic and modern. The designers changed the front optics, while the rear was updated. Under the hood of the new Beetle, in the first copies, a 1.0-liter gasoline engine will be available, and a mechanical or robotic transmission will be installed in pairs.

Competitors Nissan Beetle 2019-2021

• Hyundai creta
• Buick envision
• JAC S5
• Citroen c4
• Skoda Kodiaq

Exterior of the new Nissan Juke 2020

As already mentioned, the body of the new, second generation Nissan Beetle received a new athletic design, while the overall shape remained recognizable. The designers did not change the original idea, leaving the coupe-like features. On the exterior, most of the changes occurred in the front part, as well as in the body color.

The front end of the second generation Nissan Juke remained recognizable due to the huge round headlights, as well as the overall design of the front end. Despite the fact that the optics are still round, the filling is still new. The designers emphasized the lenses with a three-pointed star and the base of the lens in the center. The central part of the optics was taken under the radiator grill with a mesh insert and a wide chrome edging. There were rumors that the emblem would also be changed, but the new generation remained with the same emblem and a front camera inside.

Most of the changes occurred on the upper part of the Nissan Beetle optics. The designers made it elongated, without unnecessary details on the hood. Starting with the base trim, the upper optics will be LED, with integrated daytime running lights. According to the manufacturer, the top-end version of the crossover will receive an adaptive function that can switch high and low beam, control individual LED elements, thereby not obscuring oncoming traffic.

No less athletic design to the new Nissan Beetle has added a front bumper. Instead of round holes in the center, the designers added recesses with horizontal inserts. Various sensors and sensors for security and comfort systems were also located here. To finish off the second generation, the front bumper was decorated with small inserts and round LED fog lights on the sides.

The hood of the new Nissan Juke has also received a change. In particular, as already mentioned, the designers moved the optics to the main front end, and the hood itself acquired bends in the style of the older brother Rogue. The central part of the hood is slightly understated in comparison with the main part, but the side parts received bends that stretch towards the A-pillars.

The windshield also received improvements, in comparison with the first generation it became rough and rectangular. In the first generation, it had rounded corners and tapered at the top. This allowed not only to improve the overall design, but also to reduce the drag coefficient. We can confidently say that the new design of the front end of the Nissan Beetle went to his advantage. An especially big plus is that the designers followed the principle of copying, fitting it to the style of the already sold Nissan Rogue.

The side of the second generation Nissan Beetle received fewer changes. But this is only at first glance and for an inexperienced car enthusiast. In fact, the designers refreshed the Beetle's boccia, adding austere lines, modern trends and a little black plastic to give it a sporty shape. The location of the door handles is the same, on the front door is the standard version, on the rear door there is a handle in the upper part.

The front and rear fenders of the crossover acquired strict lines, although they were previously "inflated" and slightly spoiled the overall design. To give a sporty character, the lower part along the edge was decorated with black plastic overlays. Additional repeaters of turns have disappeared on the front fenders. However, the side mirrors were moved to the front door panels, previously they were installed in the corner of the front doors. It is not yet known what the functionality of the mirrors will be, but in all likelihood it will include LED turn signals, heating, electric adjustment and automatic folding.

Body colors played an important role in the design of the second generation Nissan Juke. The new Beetle can be one-color or two-color, depending on the wishes of the buyer. The public was presented with a model painted in red and black. In total, according to the manufacturer, there will be 11 different body shades to choose from:

• white;
• silver;
• grey;
• blue;
• the black;
• blue;
• burgundy;
• bronze;
• red;
• beige;
• bright red.

For a surcharge of 74,340 rubles, the body color will be two-tone. The roof can be painted black, silver or red. It is possible that an individual color may be available. An example of this is the limited edition Premiere Edition, completely painted in black, with the exception of the roof and individual inserts around the perimeter of the crossover.

The new Nissan Juke is based on stylish 16 "alloy wheels, optionally 17" or 19 "wheels can be installed. It is worth noting that, depending on the configuration or the buyer's desire, the design of the discs can be changed, in total there will be about 6 types of discs available. Exclusive design will be offered for the limited edition Premiere Edition.

The rear of the 2020 Nissan Beetle received more noticeable improvements than the front. As with most of the body, the athletic lines are also visible in the rear. The designers have reduced the hind feet by making them rectangular with a black background. Part of the stops were placed on the body, the other part on the trunk lid. To add severity, the central part of the trunk was raised above the main part, but the top of the trunk was practically not changed, adding a sports spoiler and an LED stop signal.

This rear end design is somewhat reminiscent of the new generation Toyota Rav4. The rear bumper of the Nissan Beetle also received strict features. It lost its bulge, but got a large black plastic insert, with small LED fog lights. In summary, it all looks much nicer than in the first generation. And the opinion about the crossover immediately changes for the better.

The last detail left to consider is the roof. The changes are minimal, but they are there. In particular, the slope of the rear of the roof has changed, now it is smaller, which has played in the overall design of the crossover. Roundness also disappeared, due to which stiffening ribs appeared. According to representatives of the company, in the basic configuration, the roof can be solid or with a hatch. The top variants of the Nissan Beetle will receive a panoramic roof with a sliding front. With additional elements, you can note the rails for attaching an additional trunk, as well as an antenna in the form of a shark fin.

In general, the second generation Nissan Juke gives a good impression. The designers removed the round body lines, making it austere, added a two-tone paint job, which also played a positive role and, of course, redesigned the front end. It remains to wait for the start of sales and the official show in order to understand what exterior options the manufacturer will provide for the buyer's choice.

Interior of the new Nissan Beetle 2019-2021

Unlike the appearance of the second generation Nissan Beetle, the interior of the crossover is completely digested in a modern way and, one might say, very successfully. The central part of the front panel was taken under the 8 ″ touchscreen multimedia display (the basic version will receive a 4.2 ″ display), made in the form of a tablet. The basis for multimedia was the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto platforms. The set also includes Tom Tom navigation maps and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Below in the center of the Nissan Beetle panel, designers have placed three round air ducts, reminiscent of aircraft turbines. Even lower is the climate control panel. The central part ends with a small recess for storing small items, as well as recharging gadgets. They offer a choice of USB port and a 12V outlet; wireless charging of gadgets is available for top-end configuration. Such a set looks simple and modern, although more is not needed.

The central tunnel of the Nissan Juke crossover has also changed, but the set is simple. Depending on the configuration, there may be a manual or automatic transmission lever. At the very beginning there is a Start / Stop button for the engine, behind the lever is a travel mode selector (classic, sport or comfort), a pair of cupholders, an electromechanical handbrake and a comfortable armrest. The downside is that the designers used glossy black plastic for finishing the Nissan Juke tunnel. Many car enthusiasts have already noted that it will have to be wiped down frequently, as fingerprints and dust will be very noticeable.

The manufacturer made a rather serious bet on the updated Beetle seats, in particular the first row. Starting from the basic configuration, the seats have received a high monolithic backrest with a headrest and good lateral support. The main difference from other models is the built-in audio speakers in the sides of the headrests. In addition, if desired, they can be turned off or transferred to the main operating mode.

Electric adjustment of the front seats, driver's seat in 12 directions, front passenger in 8 directions. Among the comfort functions there is also a memory for three modes of settings and heating. The top version will have seat airflow and a massage function for the driver's seat.

The second row of seats of the new Nissan Beetle has not changed much, although according to the manufacturer there is more space. Three passengers of medium build will be able to freely accommodate here. If necessary, the second row of seats can be folded in a 60/40 ratio, thereby increasing the space in the luggage compartment.

For upholstery, all Nissan Beetle trim levels, with the exception of the base one, will receive leather trim. The basic version is upholstered in high-quality fabric as standard, although for a separate surcharge you can also choose leather. The interior colors are also varied, with standard options they offer:

1. the black;
2. brown;
3. beige;
4. red;
5. white.

It is known that it will be possible to make a combined color option. In particular, black and red or black and white. It is possible that the buyer will be provided with an individual selection of colors. As an addition to the perimeter of the Nissan Beetle 2020, you can choose inserts made of plastic wood, polished aluminum or carbon. Also, for a fee, the interior of the crossover can be sheathed with Alcantara, inserts of different materials, or you can add embroidery and engraving.

Finally, it is worth sitting in the driver's seat of the Nissan Beetle in order to understand what else the new crossover can please us with. Good or bad, but the dashboard is part analog, part digital. The speedometer and tachometer are dial gauges, but the central part of the tidy was taken under the 5 ″ color display of the on-board computer. There is not much variety, since the display is standard and you will not be able to customize it to your liking. Nevertheless, the backlight does not hurt the eyes and is pleasant in the dark.

The steering wheel Nissan Beetle 2021 was also revised. Firstly, the steering wheel received a sporty shape, with a flattened lower part. Secondly, the steering wheel is rich in functionality, the standard set includes function buttons on the side spokes, as well as height and depth adjustment. The steering wheel cover is made of high quality leather. As an option, they offer to add heating (in the top version it is included in the standard list). For a complete set with a robotic transmission, the gearshift paddles are located behind the wheel, which is another indicator of the presence of a sport mode in the Nissan Beetle.

The opinion about the interior of the second generation Nissan Juke remains only positive. Modern design, large multimedia display, compact arrangement of devices, as well as youthful interior design in general. It can be seen that this time the manufacturer aimed at introducing a sporty character into the new crossover. Still, there are those motorists who claim that the new generation Nissan Beetle, with the change in the interior, has lost its individuality, which really was in the first generation.

Specifications Nissan Beetle 2020

In terms of technical characteristics, the manufacturer revealed a minimum of information. On the other hand, this information is quite enough to understand what the new crossover will be like, as well as its capabilities.

It can be seen that the manufacturer decided to keep up with the current trend by installing a small engine on a weighty car. However, the buyer was given a choice of mechanical and robotic transmissions. As for the drive of the new Nissan Beetle, the manufacturer has decided to keep silent about this information for now. It is known from various sources that the basic version will be front-wheel drive, but the rest of the configuration will receive all-wheel drive.

Rumor has it that the second generation Nissan Juke could become a hybrid or even get an electric power plant. While these facts have not been confirmed, which means it remains to be content with a gasoline engine and two types of transmission. The basis for the new crossover was the modular platform CMF-B, similar to that which underlies the European crossover Renault Captur 2. The structure of the suspension is quite simple, the front is an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, the rear is a semi-independent suspension with a beam that works in bending.

The braking system of the crossover has remained the same, ventilated disc brakes are installed in front, and conventional disc brakes in the back. Later, the manufacturer promised to bring to the automotive market a more powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, 100% equipped with an all-wheel drive system.

Safety and comfort Nissan Juke 2020

The modern crossover Nissan Zhuk has acquired the most modern safety systems, both passive and active. Since the car has not yet been officially presented to the public, the manufacturer does not open the list of systems either. It is reliably known that the list will include:

• front and rear airbags;
• safety curtains;
• navigation system;
• steering wheel assistant;
• lane control;
• built-in speakers in the front seat headrests;
• remote control from a smartphone;
• automatic parking system;
• traffic monitoring system;
• pedestrian recognition system;
• blind spot monitoring;
• climate control;
• emergency braking system;
• collision warning system;
• Wi-Fi access point;
• 4G LTE mobile communications;
• multimedia system;
• cross-traffic control behind the vehicle.

In all likelihood, this is the minimum list of what the manufacturer said and what exactly will be in the new generation of Nissan Juke.It is expected that the driver fatigue recognition system and adaptive cruise control will be installed on board.

Prices and configurations Nissan Beetle 2020

Officially, sales of the new Nissan Beetle 2020 have already started in the UK, respectively, the manufacturer has revealed the list of trim levels and named the official price. In total, there are 6 configurations to choose from, including a limited version of the Premiere Edition.

The start of sales of the new Nissan Juke 2020 crossover is expected towards the end of 2019 in Europe. Whether the new crossover will be available in Russia is still in question. After economic instability, the manufacturer has curtailed sales of new cars in the Russian Federation and has no plans to expand it yet. In all likelihood, the crossover may return to Russia, while other units, modified for the country's climatic conditions, will be available. See also the review of the first generation Nissan Beetle.

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