Los Angeles 2013: Nissan Juke NISMO RS Gains More Power
Though the Juke is marketed as a fun-to-drive vehicle for members of Generation Why, Nissan knows it could do better to make the crossover a performance monster, too. Enter the Juke NISMO RS.
The RS brings to the table 215 horsepower out front from its 1.6-liter turbo-4 through a manual, or 211 through a CVT, with all-wheel drive available on the latter The suspension and steering have been tuned for better handling, with larger discs up front and vented ones in the back to bring the bug-eyed sprite to a halt. A revised exhaust and ECU also do their best to make the RS all that it was meant to be.
Inside, Recaro seats in red leather and black suede wait to hug you while the optional satnav — the only option available to both CVT and manual models — will help take you from one hipster hangout to the next.
Nissan expect the Juke NISMO RS to arrive in showrooms in early 2014.
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Not sure how they made the outside uglier, but they did. But, I like it. Can't explain it. I really like the interior. Nice upgrades, or at least they look like upgrades over the prior versions. 3 pedals = good.
Early 2014? Two years on NISMO Jukes languish on dealer lots. Slower to move than the already peaked regular Jukes. The Recaro side bolsters are a painful reminder on every entry and exit. One salesman told me NISMO RS would become a collector car...