Did Nissan use the C-HR’s template for the all-new Juke?

Nissan recently introduced the all-new Juke, a second-generation model of its popular subcompact crossover.

However, upon closer inspection, we noticed that the Juke’s side profile looks oddly familiar.

Yes, the Nissan Juke’s side profile looks oddly similar to the Toyota C-HR’s side profile, including the design of the C-pillar and the window line that slopes upwards. 

In fact, both the Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR share a similar character line that flows from the front end to the front doors, although on the Juke, the character line flows into the bottom on the rear doors, while on the C-HR, the character line flows upwards towards the fuel cap.

The creases, swept back headlamps, high-mounted angular tail lights, are all signature elements of the C-HR.

To recap, the all-new Nissan Juke made a global debut earlier this week, powered by a turbocharged 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 117 PS and is paired to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The all-new Juke is also rather feature-laden, as the model can be fitted with:

• Nissan ProPilot advanced driver assistance features
• Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Recognition
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Intelligent Lane Intervention
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Intervention
• Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• NissanConnect Services
• Bose Personal Plus sound system

The all-new Nissan Juke will be assembled in Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, UK. Customer deliveries will start at the end of November in selected European markets. However, we don't expect the model to be launched here, but do expect parallel imported units as early as next year.