The Nissan Juke officially replaced in the United States by Kicks

Although that it has not produced enough volume in this part of the world, the Juke continues to sell well in Europe and some other markets. Earlier this month, the subcompact model has reached the millionth, making it one of the most popular crossovers of all time. And this is not a small feat considering how the Juke is polarized in terms of exterior design.

The Kicks could replace the Juke in the United States, but as for the plate, the Juke is preparing to welcome generation on the CMF-B vehicle architecture. The presumptive heir will retain the outside style that is not for everyone, while Shiro Nakamura, the head of design at the time, argues in favor of the extravagant character of the Juke

. and Asia. In addition to the Aquascalientes plant in Mexico, the crossover FWD that starts at $ 17,990, is also produced in Guangzhou China and Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. According to Nissan, Kicks is sold in more than 80 countries and territories.

Although similar in size, the Kicks is more practical thanks to the more conventional style. The US standard model uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that relies on natural suction and a continuously variable transmission, producing 125 horsepower and 115 foot-pounds (156 Nm).

In June 2018, Nissan North America successfully delivered 563 models to US customers. This is a lot compared to the 41 examples of Juke sold in the same period. The lack of AWD and uninspired design, however, may not work well with potential customers in the long run.