THE 200SX is powered by a 1.9-litre, twin-cam 16-valve four-cylinder engine with an intercooled turbocharger and variable valve timing. It produces 147kW at 6400rpm and 265Nm at 4800rpm, and capable of 6.9 seconds in the dash from rest to 100km/h - not bad for a Bluebird unit with a turbocharger bolted on.

Official fuel consumption figures point to 10.0L/100km on the city cycle (manual), but be prepared to pay extra for premium unleaded petrol.