When drivers discuss Nissan performance, there are three bullet points that invariably come up: 370Z, GT-R, and NISMO. Today, we’re here to discuss the popular, but sometimes forgotten NISMO lineup, and its recent arrival on the legendary Sentra nameplate. NISMO is the in-house performance division for Nissan, and has been in operation since 1984. And now (finally), we’re going to get what we’ve been waiting for: the 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO.
2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO | Phoenix, AZ
Power You Might Recognize
As we mentioned, NISMO reflects Nissan’s longheld contribution to performance, and this performance can now be found under the hood of the Sentra NISMO. This model will be powered by a 1.6L DIG Turbocharged engine, the agile and enjoyable powertrain found in the irrepressible Nissan JUKE. If the power numbers are comparable to what the JUKE offers, buyers should expect 188 horsepower as standard, and perhaps more depending on if there are tuning upgrades.
NISMO-Specific Enhancements
It’s exciting to get behind the wheel of a model that you think you know well, only to find that — Nope! — it’s something different altogether. The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO features retuned suspension and added body stiffness to lend the model a more confident ride, while the 370Z-inspired steering wheel lets drivers enjoy the turbocharged engine as they grip with white knuckles. Factor in the 18-inch NISMO aluminum-alloy wheels, and it’s clear that you’re ready to carve up the Texas blacktop.
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Track-inspired Interior Touches
From the Alcantara-and-leather-wrapped steering wheel to the distinctive gear-shifter to the red accents found throughout the interior, the cabin of the 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO is in a class all its own. Additionally, with bolstered sport front seats, a red NISMO tachometer and carbon-fiber-look interior flourishes, even skeptics will be certain that a new day is dawning for our popular small sedan.
Care to see it for yourself? The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO will be arriving at Avondale Nissan, located north of Phoenix in Avondale, TX, in spring of the upcoming year. To learn more or to schedule your test drive, visit our dealership today!
