Occasionally, a model emerges that dares to be different. It’s a vehicle born from an automaker’s desire to make a statement, typically characterized by bold looks, impressive performance, or a combination of both. In the case of the Nissan Juke, it sits firmly in the last group, as it entered the scene in 2011 with bug-eyed looks, athletic proportions, and 180 horsepower that could be paired with a manual transmission. It was funky, a vehicle that looked closer to a concept car than something you’d find in a parking lot, but this crazy combo wasn’t still didn’t excite enthusiasts. Then the Nismo and Nismo RS arrived.
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