2012 Nissan Juke Nismo

Later that weekend, making the production version of the Nissan Juke Nismo will make its debut in the Le Mans 24 Hours alongside the Nissan delta wing and the Juke-R. While Nismo is primarily known for offering a more hardcore performance version of Nissan, do not expect much from the Juke Nismo.

The power still comes from a 1.6-liter direct-injection turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine, but the Nismo engineers updated the Juke with a stiffer chassis with new control adjustments for a more direct handling and enhanced traction control. The Nissan Juke Nismo comes with a torque-vectoring available, a technology that provides better grip and cornering ability.

Looks wise, the Nissan Juke Nismo gets a new lower front and rear bumpers, side skirts and larger wing side skirts, a custom grille and a new rear spoiler that control air flow. It also gets 18-inch alloy wheels with wide tires. The interior gets a few sporty upgrades including new pedals, gauges, shift knob, steering wheel and finish. European sales of the Nissan Juke Nismo beginning January 2013.