Nissan Juke R 2.0 review - pictures

This is the latest incarnation of the hardcore Juke. It's the Juke-R 2.0 and is powered by a 600bhp 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 from the Nissan GT-R supercar. 

It's got a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a sophisticated four-wheel drive system under the skin. 

Inside, it's not quite the same as the standard Juke. There's a roll cage, Alcantara trimmed bucket seats with four-point harnesses and other features nabbed from the GT-R. 

Straight line speed is almost comical, but in the corners there's a bit of understeer. 

Lift off the throttle mid-bend and the Juke-R bites into the tarmac and allows you to ruthlessly accelerate out the other side. 

Flicking it into R mode means you can loosen the reins on the stability control slightly, allowing you to understand where the limits are of this car. 

There are plenty of clues inside to suggest this Juke isn't quite your average crossover. 

Seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is lifted from the GT-R. 

Screen on the dash features all the kinds of telematics you'd expect from a Nissan performance car. 

Wheels are also lifted straight from the GT-R. Brakes and tyres are suitably large.

Added width to the front and rear tracks provide astonishing levels of grip and high-end stability. 

The Juke-R 2.0 isn't confined to the race track. It's completely road legal and Nissan will build you one if you really want it.