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Nissan says that their latest CUV concept, the Nissan Hi-Cross, is a preview of what we can expect to see in their lineup in the future. We won't necessarily see the Hi-Cross hit showroom floors in the next few years, but the design language and fuel-efficient powertrain speak volumes about the future of Nissan's utility vehicle portfolio. Which, as it stands, is already pretty extensive.

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It's not just consumers who recognize the Nissan JUKE as a model that stands out from the CUV crowd, Nissan does too. They're trying to play up the JUKE's uniqueness by infusing it with key components from the dramatic, sporty Nissan GT-R Super Car (i.e., the 530-hp, 3.9-liter, V6 engine;  six-speed transaxle; RWD driveline; prop shaft; 20-inch alloy RAYS).

The design is focused primarily on performance, not just on agility alone. To keep passengers safe, Nissan has engineered the industry's first-ever super CUV with a roll cage.

To enhance the sporty look of the…