The Nissan Sentra NISMO edition. Though "technically" a concept vehicle, that appears to be in name only. This vehicle appears to be production ready right now and I'm betting it being a 2015 model released in mid-late '14.
Housing a turbocharged version of the Sentra's 1.8L engine it has been boosted to 240 hp AND 240 ft. lbs. of torque. That's a whopping 110 increase in hp over the standard version. Almost as importantly is the addition of a limited slip for the front end, working to get that power to the ground. Interior upgrades include Recaro seats and an Alcantara steering wheel as well as other accessories. Handling is improved with a NISMO tuned suspension and of course there is the requisite additional aero package and aggressive exterior accents.
The changes incorporated into the NISMO Sentra truly take it from one of the most boring of economobiles to a reasonable pocket rocket. Given how great the IDx NISMO concept looked, if they're not coming out with that for another 3-4+ years, this is an attempting alternative and might be a decent successor to the early 90's Sentra SE-Rs. Keep the pricing reasonable and I'd be a buyer for sure (though really I could do without the fuzzy steering wheel and such as I'd be sorely tempted to turn it into a tarmac rally car). Look for a production announcement in Q1 of '14.
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