This is a 2017 Nissan Juke NISMO RS and I can’t figure out why it exists. We were all surprised when Nissan made a performance NISMO version of the already quirky Juke. We were even more surprised when they made an even more performance version called the NISMO RS.
source.image: Doug DeMuro
Today I’m reviewing this Juke and I’ll show you the many quirks and features. I’ll also get behind the wheel and review the driving experience. Inside the Juke features seating for five two in front, three in back. The rear seats have a 60/40 split and can be folded down independently in order to carry larger objects. The rear cargo area is small but features additional storage beneath the floor.
The RS is well equipped, featuring climate and cruise control, and a 5.8-inch touchscreen for the sat-nav and reversing camera. The RS model benefits from a host of performance upgrades over the previous Juke Nismo, including a limited-slip differential, bigger 320mm front brakes and stiffer springs and dampers.
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The JUKE NISMO RS AWD with Xtronic transmission is rated at 211 horsepower (at 6,000 rpm) and 184 lb-ft of torque. Manual transmission-equipped NISMO RS models also offer a standard helical-geared Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) to direct more power to the front wheel with the most traction, helping maintain acceleration during cornering.
