A high performance Nissan Juke Nismo RC is set to be released by the end of the year.

The Juke Nismo RC is going to get the turbocharged 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, developing 221 bhp, a jump of 21 more bhp than the standard Juke Nismo. No other details have emerged regarding transmission choices, or whether it will be offered in 2WD or AWD.

Recently, Sport Auto got a chance to drive a prototype of the Juke Nismo RC in Spain.