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The Nissan Juke, launched in South Africa in 2011, has proved popular - 6600 sold locally. Now the Japanese automaker has added a continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive to its local Juke crossover mechanicals - 1.6 DIG-T Tekna AWD CVT and 1.6 Acenta+ CVT.
The CVT can be compared to a conventional auto except that the CVT uses two cones with a steel belt linking them to "continuously vary" rations according to engine load.
AVOIDING ‘SHIFT-SHOCK’
The model’s expanded computer processing capabilities allows the system to select optimal engine rpm over 1000 gear patterns and adjusts according to the accelerator and vehicle speed.
According to Nissan: "With the seamless shifting of the gear ratios the CVT is able to avoid shift-shock and deliver smooth driving, making it an exceptional transmission solution."
Available only oin the turbocharged variant the "All-Mode 4x4i" distributes torque between the front and rear wheels via a torque vectoring system with a 50:50 split.
The torque vectoring system also manages power between the rear wheels via an electronically-controlled coupling, reducing understeer while cornering.
PRICES
Juke 1.6 Acenta+ CVT - R249 900
Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna AWD CVT (leather) - R314 900
CV transmission explained
The CVT can be compared to a conventional auto except that the CVT uses two cones with a steel belt linking them to "continuously vary" rations according to engine load.
AVOIDING ‘SHIFT-SHOCK’
The model’s expanded computer processing capabilities allows the system to select optimal engine rpm over 1000 gear patterns and adjusts according to the accelerator and vehicle speed.
According to Nissan: "With the seamless shifting of the gear ratios the CVT is able to avoid shift-shock and deliver smooth driving, making it an exceptional transmission solution."
Available only oin the turbocharged variant the "All-Mode 4x4i" distributes torque between the front and rear wheels via a torque vectoring system with a 50:50 split.
The torque vectoring system also manages power between the rear wheels via an electronically-controlled coupling, reducing understeer while cornering.
PRICES
Juke 1.6 Acenta+ CVT - R249 900
Juke 1.6 DIG-T Tekna AWD CVT (leather) - R314 900
CV transmission explained
