Is the Juke Nismo a good car?

Is the Juke Nismo a good car?

Despite its sporting intentions, the Juke Nismo RS can’t quite compete with the best hot hatches. The updates over the previous version have brought an improvement, but it can feel synthetic and a bit contrived. This unconventional hot hatch’s appeal is in its blend of speed, style and everyday usability.

Are Nismo Jukes rare?

Nissan imported a good 200,000 plus Nissan Jukes into the US, but only about 2,285 were the Nismo RS unicorns during the 2014-2017 run for the RS. Owners on the Juke Nismo forum think the six-speed manual model to be fairly rare.

What does Nismo mean on a Nissan Juke?

Nissan Motorsport
The name Nismo will be familiar to any motor racing fan. It’s an abbreviation of Nissan Motorsport, which has been behind the car maker’s Le Mans 24 Hours campaigns, as well as developing the Skyline GT-R into a hugely competitive racer.

How many NISMO Jukes were made?

“The JUKE NISMO RS has the increased power and torque expected of a NISMO model, and a design that is consistent with its NISMO siblings. “With a devoted following, and with only 240 units available, we expect the JUKE NISMO RS to attract a dedicated group of buyers.”

How many Nismo Jukes were made?

What is the fastest Nissan Juke?

Nissan Juke Nismo RS
Nissan has pulled the wraps off the Nissan Juke Nismo RS – the fastest Juke the company has ever sold – at the Geneva Motor Show. The company hopes the model can steal sales from fast hatchbacks such as the Ford Fiesta ST, Renault Clio RS, and the Peugeot 208 GTI.

Does a Nissan Juke hold its value?

Depreciation is particularly steep in the first year of ownership (more than a quarter of the original value in the case of our top pick for families, the Juke 1.2 DIG-T Tekna), so a low-mileage, year-old Juke can be a real bargain.

What does Nismo RS stand for?

After all, the initials RS stand for “rennsport” which is German for “racing”. MUST SEE: 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO: 2013 Tokyo Motor Show Live Photos.

What BHP is a Nissan Juke Nismo?

With 215 BHP, the turbocharged 1.6 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this Juke Nismo RS to 62 mph in 7.0 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 137 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1342 kg, it achieves 29.4 mpg on average and can travel 297 miles before requiring a refill of its 46 litre capacity fuel tank.