Nissan is presenting in Geneva the facelifted Juke Nismo RS which has gained a bit more power. If you will recall, the “regular” Juke was displayed in the 2012 Philippine International Motor Show, which was said to be launched that year. The Juke turned out to be a joke, as the model introduction did not materialize.
In Geneva, showcased alongside the regular Juke facelift, the hotter Nismo RS derivative carries over the same styling tweaks but more importantly packs an extra punch from its 1.6-liter DIG-T turbocharged gasoline engine. Output of the motor has increased by 18 HP (13 kW) and 20 Nm (27 lb-ft) to 218 HP (160 kW) and 280 Nm (379 lb-ft).
Moreover, the 2WD variant will be offered as standard with a mechanical limited-slip differential while the size of the front disc brakes has increased from 296mm to 320mm. The list of updates continues with rear ventilated disc brakes, tweaked spring and damper settings along with a strengthened body structure and optional Recaro bucket seats.
It should be noted the torque increase is available on the version equipped with a manual six-speed manual gearbox, while the AWD version has torque vectoring and an Xtronic transmission with an eight-speed manual mode and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Nissan has also modified the exhaust system which now delivers a sportier soundtrack as a result of the muffler’s larger diameter.
Back home, the Nissan Juke seems to have been erased from memory, with the launch of two new models. Recently, the motoring media has been receiving invites for the launch of Nissan Sylphy and Altima this Friday, March 7, courtesy of the “new” Nissan Philippines. Based on the dealers’ teasers in their Facebook account, the units should be available in the showrooms by March 10. Watch out for the full features and specifications here soon.
when Nissan Juke Nismo will be launched in the Philippines
As for now, we haven’t received information. While the Juke has been previewed during the 2012 Phil. International Motor Show, Nissan Philippines has not revealed if they will bring it here, much more the Nismo version. This year, they’re concentrating on the launch of other new models including the Navara, which will have public launch on Feb.20. But rest assured we’ll inform you once we get ahold of new updates!