The 2016 Nissan Juke is a car that appeals to our quirkier customers. This funky little crossover has a look that’s guaranteed to attract attention. But it also puts the “fun” in funky. And the only way to make your Juke driving experience even more fun is to opt for one of the NISMO versions. These trims give the Juke an edgier look and add a palpable boost to the performance. As you might imagine from the 13 percent price gap, there’s a huge difference between the 2016 Juke Nismo vs 2016 Juke Nismo RS.
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Juke NISMO vs Juke NISMO RS Engine
Through a combination of tuning and adding a full NISMO exhaust system, the Juke NISMO RS manages to produce more than 25 extra horsepower compared with the Juke NISMO. That means the RS will sprint from zero to 60 mph much quicker, but it comes at a price. The Juke NISMO gets 10 percent better fuel economy than the more heavily tuned RS. Juke buyers will definitely want to take that into consideration when choosing their trim level.
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Juke NISMO vs Juke NISMO RS Chassis
Both the Juke NISMO and Juke NISMO RS have speed-sensitive electric power steering and NISMO-tuned suspension with higher spring and dampening rates, but the RS is tweaked just a little bit more. It also has a limited-slip differential that allows its front-wheel drive system to pull you aggressively and confidently around corners. And to bring its extra muscle to stop, the RS gets a significantly bigger front brake package.
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Juke NISMO vs Juke NISMO RS Interior
The NISMO versions of the Juke surround drivers with interior appointments above and beyond what comes in the standard Juke trims. There’s a NISMO tachometer, NISMO Alcantara and leather-wrapped steering wheel, NISMO shift knob, NISMO carpeted floor mats and a NISMO center console badge. But only the RS enhances the looks with carbon-fiber trim and a synthetic suede instrument panel hood. It also upgrades to genuine Recaro seats with leather-appointed bolsters.
