As Kuro is Japanese for black, Shiro means white, and in keeping with this polar switch in trims, the new top spec Juke hosts a variety of white details to mark it out from other models in the range.
Inside, the centre console, inspired by the shape of a motorcycle fuel tank, is painted white, as are the door panels and window switch surrounds.
The leather wrapped steering wheel, gear gaiter and the edges of the leather seats all feature white stitching, while the seats themselves have a double layer fabric with a white background colour visible through the perforated leather facing.
The interior also benefits from a leather covered centre armrest complete with white stitching, which also provides additional storage; illuminated chrome-plated sill protectors for the front doors and Juke-branded velour floor mats.
Externally, Shiro can be identified by its stylish dark grey 17-inch alloy wheels, the satin silver finish to the door handles and mirror caps plus a gloss black finish to the B-pillar.
Although available in any of the colours offered on Juke models, Shiro does have one additional unique hue in its palette: Nightshade, a sophisticated deep aubergine colour.
Shiro builds on the top-of-the-range Tekna grade with prices starting from £17,695. It is available with all three engine choices - a 110PS 1.5-litre dCi; 117PS normally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol; and the range-topping turbocharged direct injection petrol 1.6-litre DIG-T with 190PS. A 4x4 version and CVT automatics are also available.
Deliveries are due to commence from 1 March 2012 and like all Jukes, the Shiro will be produced at Nissan's manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Juke has helped the Sunderland manufacturing plant reach an all-time production record during 2011 of 480,485 vehicles.
Following in the hugely successful footsteps of its big crossover brother, Qashqai, Nissan has said the Juke exceeded all expectations last year to sell nearly 22,000 units in the UK and over 132,000 units across Europe, which the Japanese manufacturer expects to be beaten in 2012.
Posted on 01.02.2012
