Everyone shall ever outside the book, as is Nissan and Toyota. Both brands have their piece out of the box thinking in the model range included. For both the new rebel Juke as opgestoerde Urban Cruiser to play a serious future. We put them side by side. What is the best?!
If you Juke Nissan and Toyota Urban Cruiser stand side by side they seem not to be dealing with each other. Yet they both ended up in the same pond, that of compact crossovers. The Nissan Juke is taking a more basic mix of an SUV with the upper body of a coupe, Toyota put more than their urban elevated, sturdy hatchback on the map. The two little Japanese make an immediate impression, especially when they drive past in the same field. Nissan's Juke looks through his unconventional appearance especially rebellious. The nose is a typical example that many in his richest creative imagination is not thought possible. Two large round headlights, flat-frog eyes to it, but the lower bumper with three tube-like openings make it very colorful. That looks like a wine rack! Seen from the side, the Juke indeed coupe-like. Also matches the rear tailgate and window reduced to that of a coupe. Not for nothing says that the Nissan 370Z a tail also would not hurt. In short, the Juke is a real eye catcher among compact crossovers. Also hip hatchbacks like the Mini Mito and Nissan, according to food for the Juke. That looks promising!

Hot rod, motorcycle and white leather

The Toyota Urban Cruiser looks less extreme, but it costs the Japanese no points. By a hatchback model as a foundation and expand and to liven here is a nice alternative for those who want to drive something different. If you still find something good - and that was the importer for this test - there is the Rough Pack. The ultimate rugged Urban Cruiser is not, but sportier. Besides the carbon look front grille, door-frames and ditto interior accents, the Japanese sporting black trimmed with a sports suspension and matching 18-inch wheels. A package that although costs 4500 euros, but the Urban Cruiser (visually) more brutal on the ground. Precisely the combination of small windows, low roofline and strong light metal continues its appearance and enhanced strength in the 'hot rod' idea that the Urban Cruiser features.

Inside are two attention-grabbing their own way. Nissan chooses the so-called motorcycle approach with a high center console in the form of a motorcycle gas tank, leaving the red carrosserielak again be found. Although the sitting position - like many crossovers do - slightly higher, adjust the Juke after entry as a shoe. Properly clamped by the chairs and the side windows with take a close feeling makes us think that a sports car. Thanks to the senior center tunnel is to miss the gear is never. The dashboard has playful shapes and is finished in piano lacquer accents in the center console. Again, the format such that 'get used' is not there. In fact, you learn to appreciate the Juke naturally by his thoughtful, practical interior design. You know instantly steering wheel, MP3 and USB connector, cup holders and Bluetooth car kit to find (and understand) so the vehicle and go!

Toyota did it not give up. The Urban Cruiser with Rough Pack comes up with a black and white leather interior quality. It contrasts nicely with the color black coach and brightens the interior experience something. Black adduces prevailed, interspersed with the aforementioned carbon look gray center console and door handles. The leather seats feel and eyes appear promising but on reflection a little too small to cut. Furthermore we would like to sit slightly lower for a better view. Such low windshield seems like it's a bit in the road. Despite the box-like design of the Urban Cruiser is also not the recipe broadest, the movement in the Toyota was slightly less for each other's Juke. Especially the head comes on the back in a fix. That's no problem at Nissan, although you can here speak of anything but a pot of fat. Baggage is in the Urban Cruiser better in place, the absence of the double bottom is more height for suitcases and bags at each other. And unlike the sliding rear seat offers relief, a feature which they have not thought at Nissan.

Finned 1.6 and a 1.33 or nothing

During the launch drive 1.6 turbo engine for the Juke we stand this time. We take pleasure in ECO version 1.6 Pure Drive, a custom final drive by just saving enough for 20% aggregation in the light treatment. Economical feel the 117 horsepower engine certainly does not. The four-cylinder engine is lively and is the (still) short five-speed alert to speed along, even from very low revs. The gearbox requires a firm hand, clear, short strokes were something that could have Haker novelty. Despite the fact that rap is not particularly feel the Juke to do so. Especially when the pointer speed needle 3500 passes you will notice that the 1.6 has even more meaning to get. Even at speeds above the national limit is the fut thereby undecided. The character of the engine is further influenced with the help of the D-mode button. This is in the center console and sided with the keys - generally applied to the air - easy to call. Choose from a Normal, Sport or ECO mode. In sport mode the engine is set yet assertive and accelerates the Juke in the slightest. In ECO mode is the other way, movements of the right pedal are filtered for a better consumption. The display in the center console also indicates that the air goes into the sleep mode. The degree of steering varies only in the Normal and Sport mode. Really much difference is there not, moreover, so do not expect miracles. Fortunately, the Juke does not send too light in the default setting. Toyota is not a sport or an ECO driving mode, but reflects the green with an idea or start-stop system and a shift indicator. This has all the Nissan, but with the cry Pure Drive on the tailgate is not very strange ...

For the Urban Cruiser is nothing to choose, under the hood lies a 1.33 liter engine with 100 horsepower ... or nothing. The vierpitter can also be found in the Yaris, Auris and helps the iQ and Urban Cruiser decent performance. The forward drive is not as generous as in the Juke and stops earlier, but with six gears available, the momentum is still quite easy. The difference is attributable not only the power but also flows from the gearbox. At 120 km / h runs the Urban Cruiser slightly less speed than the Juke, which already stands at 3500. The noise level of both engines is well damped but at that pace. During acceleration they let themselves be happy to hear that works more contagious than annoying.

Rijpret

Most rijpret you experience in the Juke. His biggest advantage is achieved by the excellent seats that are large enough to properly support the European bodies as well. It is strange that both cars locking the axial (front / back) to adjust. The Urban Cruiser provides problems earlier than in the Juke, due to higher is not to our taste - and for better view - not low enough to be put. In overcoming the raft turns sliding up larger in the Toyota of your seat and not in the Nissan. The wheels of the two eye-catchers have enough grip and the steering is it good, they are not precision instruments they are in compliance in this class for sure. It is a compliment to the Juke that - despite its higher construction - holds up so tight. Although Urban Cruiser is not much better driving experience by offering aforementioned shortcomings, you will also be involved in driving. The sports chassis pack is included in the Rough knows subtly to report the condition of the road surface. It is slightly stiffer than the Juke - in which the transfer of small hard bumps yet more disturbing than his black opponent.

After (many) driving should also be refueled. Toyota promises a consumption of 1.6 and 5.5l/100km Nissan asks 5.9l/100km Euro95. After the necessary variety of fun kilometers, highway and city show the Toyota also economical. We realized that over 1 in 1915 and given its nature and large 18-inch tires do a fine score. Here we benefit from the lower steady speed on long trips and semi-automatic engine shutdown at stops. The Juke is still far less than a kilometer of the same liter of fuel, including Nissan (and rider) must rub his hands with the limited thirst of the Juke. The green labels badges and 20% aggregation than certainly deserved.

Prices, equipment and conclusion

In terms of prices and equipment are the Juke and Urban Cruiser normally not so bad apart. They both cost about 21 thousandths of a proper equipment such as air conditioning, alloy wheels, bluetooth car kit, radio / CD player with AUX. Toyota takes the source with navigation and parking sensors. The Rough Pack installed on our demo, the Japanese have more than four thousand euros more expensive. It is a package that the Urban Cruiser is so well in his appearance and handling making it well be envisaged. Who is fun, hip and easy for the days to come must of course be further opening up the cut. The Nissan is always as he is, whether you like it or not. A winner on sensitive issues such as the latest flavor we do not. But Nissan is the Juke from us are most popular by the successful overall picture of good handling, 1.6 fine entry level engine, comfortable seats and its excellent cockpit. The Urban Cruiser remains slightly behind the driving and riding position and its occupant was just a little tighter.
Specifications: 1.6 Juke Nissan and Toyota Urban Cruiser

Length: 414 cm (393)
Width: 177 cm (173)
Height: 157 cm (153)
Wheelbase: 253 cm (246)
Weight: 1115 kg (1105)
Contents trunk: 251-550 (314-749) liter

Engine: 1598 cc (1329)
Fuel: Petrol
Power: 117 hp / 6000 (100/6000) rows
Torque: 158 Nm / 4000 (132/3800) rows
Drive:
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 11.0 (12.5) seconds
Top speed: 178 (175) km / h

CO2 emissions: 139 g / km
Consumption: 5.9 (5.5) l/100 km
Test Consumption: 6.9 (6.5) l/100 km
Price from: 20,600 (21,200) euro
Addition: 20%

(Source: http://www.autovandaag.nl)