# Supercar Crossover Concepts The Nissan Juke-R Has the Engine of a Nissan GT-R By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-juke-r References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nissans-outrageous-juke-r-450-bhp-compact-crossover/20039/) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo) Juke-R is an exciting new concept car that plans to merge the roominess and stylishness of the Juke with the utter badassness of the [GT-R](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-car). The Nissan Juke-R is all crossover on the surface, but underneath the hood it houses the 480 bhp 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine found in the GT-R. Aside from having the same engine as the GT-R, the Nissan Juke-R also has a redesigned interior that reflects its [supercar soul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-one). The Juke-R will come equipped with racing seats with five-point safety harnesses and a roll cage with the in-dash display also designed to reflect that of the GT-R. Putting the engine of a supercar into a crossover city car is something that many people have dreamed of doing. Nissan is actually doing it though, with plans for two real Juke-Rs to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in December. The concepts will be used to actively gauge public opinion on whether or not a Nissan Juke-R would sell well or not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crossover Supercar Concepts:** The merging of crossover vehicles with the performance of supercars presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Redesigned Supercar Interiors:** Creating luxury and high-performance interiors in crossover vehicles opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for automotive designers. - **Public Opinion Testing for Supercar Crossovers:** Using concept cars to gauge public interest in supercar crossover vehicles can inform disruptive innovation strategies for automakers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the potential to incorporate disruptive innovation by developing crossover vehicles with the performance capabilities of supercars. - **Automotive Design:** Designers in the automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by reimagining the interiors of crossover vehicles to reflect the luxury and performance of supercars. - **Market Research:** Market research professionals can create value by helping automakers gather data and insights about public opinion on supercar crossover vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Track-Ready Race Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nissan-z-nismo.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-yuga-pickup-truck-concept.md) - [Sleek Futuristic Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxout.md)