When the Nissan Juke arrives in U.S. showrooms, it’s hard to say whether it will be much of a sensation. Its bold styling alone will likely scare many compact crossover buyers away. But if the Juke’s performance in Japan is any indication as to how it will perform here, it’ll probably still find plenty of demand, even despite its looks.
According to Nissan, the new Juke has already racked up 10,943 orders in Japan. That’s an impressive feat considering Nissan only planned for just 1,300 orders in its first month. But even in just the Juke’s first week on the market, Nissan reportedly had to contend with a staggering 5,296 orders.
Most customers have ordered the Juke with Radiant Red exterior paint, while the red interior color was also quite popular. Despite its youthful performance and design, Nissan also noted that 44 percent of all sales were attributed to buyers aged 50+.
Following is a snapshot of the initial Juke orders in Japan:
Model Grade:
15RX 97%
15RS 3%
Buyer Age and Sex:
Male Female
Under 29 11% 4%
30 – 39 15% 6%
40 – 49 14% 5%
50 – 59 19% 4%
Over 60 19% 2%
Exterior Color
Radiant Red 29%
Sapphire Black 22%
White Pearl 15%
Dark Metal Gray 15%
Diamond Silver 10%
Meteorite Brown 9%
Pacific Blue 2%
Interior Color
Red 59%
Black 41%
* Interior color for 15RX
15RS interior color is Black only
