Driving 2017 Nissan GTR, 370Z, Juke Nismo RS on Snow and Ice – Video

If you’re looking to turn up the insanity on the standard and already-cheeky Juke, there’s the NISMO and NISMO RS. The NISMO comes with a 188-hp 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder, ground effects, a lowered suspension, and sport seats. Need more? Step up to the 215-hp (211 with AWD) NISMO RS with additional chassis mods and a unique fascia. Both offer a six-speed-manual and front-wheel drive; torque-vectoring all-wheel drive is offered, but only with a mundane continuously variable transmission.

 

 

The iconic Z is a decent package of power and handling, but it’s starting to look dated versus the competition. Its 3.7-liter V-6 makes 332 hp, but that’s also getting old; a six-speed manual is available with optional rev-matching. The seven-speed automatic, however, is not a willing partner in spirited driving, with slow shifts that detract from the fun. Feel like a track star? Then check out the NISMO with its snazzier styling. With 350 hp, it might not be faster, but it looks it.

 

 

Thanks to additional boost pressure, the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6 now delivers 565 horsepower at 6800 rpm and 467 lb-ft of torque at 3300 rpm, increases of 20 horsepower and 4 lb-ft. A new titanium exhaust system sheds 12 pounds and is tuned for less noise in daily use. Subtle changes to the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transaxle are also aimed at improved drivability.

This car’s combination of spectacular all-wheel-drive performance and back seats perfect for preteens graduating from virtual racing to the real thing is what helped it win over more than 1100 buyers in its eighth year in the U.S. market.