# Sports Car-Inspired Crossover Vehicles The Nissan Juke Nismo is a Supercharged Hatchback By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-juke-nismo References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nissan-unveils-juke-nismo-le-mans/22945/) & [nissannews](http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-juke-nismo-makes-its-world-premier-at-le-mans) The [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo) Juke Nismo was designed for the race car enthusiast who wants to feel the thrill of a high-powered engine with excellent handling while still owning a vehicle that is able of taking them out to pick up groceries down the street. This mid-size hatchback comes equipped with many of the same elements featured in Nissan's [GT-R](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-car) supercar and other racetrack-ready vehicles that have been developed by the company in the past. It features improved performance in high-speed situations and can easily steer its way out of a tight bend or sharp turn. Although it still looks like a vehicle that regularly makes outings to soccer practices and the mall, the addition of a sporty spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, lowered bumpers and ergonomic sport seats certainly amp up the crossover vehicle's visual appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports Car-inspired Crossover Vehicles:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to create crossover vehicles with high-powered engines and race car-inspired features for thrill-seeking consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automotive manufacturers to design and produce crossover vehicles that combine the performance of sports cars with the practicality of SUVs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Hybrid-Only SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/327-edition.md) - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md)