Nissan is offering customers of its Juke, Qashqai and Qashqai +2 a free loan car due to new car delivery lead times of more than three months.

Customers ordering a new Juke will be offered use of a Micra, while Qashqai and Qashqai+2 buyers will be offered the use of a Note, completely free of charge. Insurance cover is also included, subject to normal terms and conditions.

Paul Willcox, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB), said: “Juke and Qashqai models are in huge demand at the moment and it became apparent that the long lead times were inconveniencing some customers.

“To demonstrate our customer commitment we have developed this new, industry-leading scheme.”

Any customer who has already placed an order will also be eligible to request a loan car through their supplying dealer, providing the remaining waiting time exceeds three months.

The first customers will receive loan cars on February 24.

Willcox said: “Extended waiting times are a reflection of the popularity of Nissan’s crossover products across Europe, but some customers need to replace their current car and simply cannot wait three months.

“This scheme helps to smooth out this transitional waiting period by enabling customers to trade in or return their current car immediately and take a free loan car until their new Nissan arrives.”