Obtained from the FH5 Horizon Road Trip Hot Season Playlist, the not-for-Japan NISMO version of the Nissan Sylphy B17 is now under my care and looks like we're gonna have some one-on-one time with the hot Sylphy that Japan never got.
The Sentra Nismo is powered by the same 1.6L DIG Turbo engine that powers the Nissan Juke. It produces 188HP of power and 177ft-lb of torque and the gearbox of choice is an XTRONIC CVT and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Apart from the Juke-sourced engine, the Sentra NISMO handles pretty much like a hot hatch because of the NISMO-tuned suspension, NISMO-tweaked Electric Power Steering, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, and sports tires.
Of course, with the Sylphy removed from Nissan's lineup in Japan with no direct successor, meaning it's too late for a Sylphy NISMO due to such cowardice, it's time to give the Nissan Sylphy B17 with the NISMO version not available in Japan a quick send-off with a little race, a fitting tribute to the last FF sedan to be removed from Nissan's Japanese lineup. Roll the tape.
With that, goodbye my dear Sylphy. You made us proud until the very end.
Enjoy your new ride!
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