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Tuning Overkill: Impul Gives Nissan Juke a Mugen Look

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Before you set about reading the wonderful fictional tale we are about to tell, please take a few seconds to look at the picture to the left! We think that what Impul pulled off the look it was going for will ease and we applaud them for their efforts, but their package has given the Nissan Juke some sporting credentials that it doesn’t deserve.

The Nissan Juke isn’t really a pretty car, featuring manga comic looks that provide an eclectic mix of circles slashes and bulges. In case a crossover that’s the size of a MINI Cooper and looks like it’s smiling wasn’t enough to get everyone’s attention, Impul has added a few ‘look at ME!’ elements that make the Juke resemble a Honda Civic Type R Mugen.

The cosmetic makeover begins with a full aero kit comprising of a new front spoiler, side skirts or optionally side steps, a rear diffuser and that gigantic rear wing. It doesn’t stop there, as the aesthetic changes also include a redesigned front grille, profile decals with the tuning company’s name and exterior mirror covers.

The Juke sits pretty on a set of new 19-inch alloy wheels available in different shades and wrapped around 245/40 19 tires. Impul has added a sport suspension that lowers the diminutive crossover’s ride height to the mix, as well as high-performance brakes and a custom sports exhaust system.

Why would they make changes like these if the Juke’s top speed remains unchanged? Well, the Japanese tuner as also developed a software update for both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of the Juke’s 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, but the company has yet released final output numbers.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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