Nissan JUKE

Nissan has finally started production of their eagerly awaited Nissan JUKE, which combines the best attributes of a sports car with an SUV, yet still offers you the practicality of a hatchback. Buildiing upon the success of the Qashqai, Nissan is hoping to produce around 100,000 units per year. The Nissan Note and Qashqai +2 are the other models being built at the high-tech plant in Sunderland.

You will be able to choose from three trim grades and three engines , which includes the 190PS flagship turbocharged option and like the Qashqai you have the option of 2WD and 4WD. Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Europe said: “JUKE provides a much needed breath of fresh air within the small car segment and will play a key role in defining the Nissan brand in the years ahead”. Nissan business contact hire prices on the JUKE are available off the site now.

Nissan Sunderland

The Nissan Sunderland Plant has won a contract to assemble a new petrol engine next year securing production on Wearside. Nissan worked with One North East, their local Regional Development Agency. 

The new 2.0-litre engine, codenamed ” MR” will safeguard up to 130 jobs at the plant with possibly 200 more jobs being created by 2013, subject to market conditions.

Trevor Mann, Nissan Senior Vice President for Manufacturing in Europe said,” This is excellent news for Sunderland Plant, in particular for our Engine operation and I would like to thank One North East for their vital support”.

The new engine will be used in the Qashqai and Qashqai +2 which are also produced in Wearside and will comply with Euro 5 and 6, car CO2 emissions regulations.