Nissan brings the sport back to the 2017 Sentra with the new SR Turbo trim

The 2017 Sentra SR Turbo builds upon the SR trim level in a big way.

Gone is the standard motor, and in its place is a 1.6-liter, turbocharged I4.

Output is pegged at 188 horsepower, which is 64 more than the standard SR.

It can be had with the buyer's choice of continuously variable or six-speed manual transmissions.

The chassis has been updated to match the engine, as well.

Under-the-skin improvements include larger front brakes, stiffer front springs and optimized dampers.

The SR Turbo also adds a moonroof as standard equipment, as well as a center console that's double the size of before.

You can opt for a SR Turbo Premium Package, which adds leather seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a Bose sound system and blind spot monitoring.

There's no word yet on a release date or pricing.

For comparison's sake, a 2016 Sentra SR (without the new engine) was priced at $20,410.