MY23 Nissan JUKE detailed

Nissan Australia has announced a series of styling and specification upgrades to its pint-size Nissan JUKE for the 2023 model year, with the first updated examples of the light SUV due Down Under early next year.

The enhancements have upped asking prices across the board, but only minimally given the updated ST range-opener will start from $28,390 plus on-road costs – an increase of $400.

Styling-wise, the new JUKE looks almost exactly the same as the MY22 version albeit with some new alloy wheel designs (17- or 19-inch), refreshed exterior badging and two new exterior colours – Ceramic Grey and Magnetic Blue, the latter of which replaces Vivid Blue.

The specification upgrades largely run on a grade-by-grade basis, with no changes being made to either the ST or ST+ ($31,140) beyond their exterior tweaks.

Their standard equipment lists therefore read the same as the MY22 versions, with highlights including cloth upholstery, an 8.0-inch infotainment interface with smartphone mirroring, voice recognition, a four-speaker sound system, reversing camera and paddle shifters – plus satellite-navigation, heated front seats and automatic climate control for the ST+.

In contrast, the mid-range ST-L ($34,440) gets a new shark fin antenna, keyless entry with automatic un/lock function, a redesigned luggage board to help make the most of boot space and leather-accented upholstery.

Carryover equipment highlights comprise an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting, a 7.0-inch digital cockpit, three drive modes, push-button start, six-speaker sound system, bigger 19-inch alloys and active cruise control.

All of the same toys can be found on the ST-L+ ($35,540), as well as a unique interior colourway – black and white seats – and a new 10-speaker Bose sound system.

The flagship Ti ($36,890) and Ti Energy Orange net all of the aforementioned goodies and complements them with a quilted leather and Alcantara interior, illuminated JUKE scuff plates and ‘follow-me-home’ headlights.

“This evolution of the JUKE range delivers yet more appeal to one of the country’s most stylish SUVs,” Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson said.

“But style is nothing without substance, and the MY23 JUKE delivers plenty of both.

“It’s a hugely exciting time for Nissan, as we’re in the middle of a brand-wide refresh that will give us one of the newest and most exciting vehicle line-ups in the country. And the updated JUKE is an important part of that story.”

As before, the entire Nissan JUKE line-up continues to be powered by a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine good for 84kW of power and 180Nm of torque, sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Something of a go-to drivetrain configuration for the segment, Nissan says the force-fed little triple will sip 5.8 litres of fuel per 100km on the combined cycle.

How much does the 2023 Nissan JUKE cost?
ST – $28,390 (+$400)
ST+ – $31,140 (+$400)
ST-L – $34,440 (+$500)
ST-L+ – $35,540 (+$400)
Ti – $36,890 (+$400)
Ti Energy Orange – $36,890 (+$400)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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