2017 Nissan Juke Gripz concept unveiled

LET me tell you a secret. This is the next NISSAN JUKE.

It was officially unveiled as the Gripz Concept, a radical 2+2-seat sports crossover, in Frankfurt.

But Sunderland will be churning out something very similar in 2017.

A Nissan insider told me: “The real thing won’t be as sporty but it needs to be radical to last until 2024. We need to push the envelope.”

I like it. I like the sharp cut lines and boomerang-shaped lights and front door edges. Look closely and you’ll notice a pair of rear-hinged half doors hidden at the back.

The orange/matt-black paint is a nod to the iconic 240Z rally car from the 1970s and those monster 22in carbon wheels were inspired by racing bicycles.

Even the steering wheel matches the red/black detailing on the sidewalls. Cool.