Nismo is a Nissan Motorsports & Customizing division focusing on performance-oriented car models. The 2015 Nissan Note Nismo S is a 1.6 liter, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated MPI engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The engine has a higher compression ratio than the standard model, which increases power to 140 PS at 6,400 rpm and torque to 163 Nm at 4,800 rpm. A new mesh grille, aggressive front and rear bumpers, deeper side skirts, a sportier exhaust system, gunmetal 16-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE080 rubber, sports seats and a larger tailgate spoiler.