MINI Countryman vs Nissan Juke

Mini -1 Juke - 0

This was hardly a contest as the Mini's superior engineering, style and iconoc satus was always going to win.

A comparison with the Range River Evoque will be much more interesting. As a potential buyer for both, I will be keen to see this covered at a later date.

By jonmolyneux on 20 July, 2010, 10:30am

5000 Quid difference says everything!

And in these changing times many people are simply not prepared or can afford this huge on price for a BMW Mini Estate.

And there are other cars on the market offering even better value!

By vandenplas4litre on 21 July, 2010, 10:34am

With its cheeky looks and an engaging drive, it’s lost none of the values that has made the brand so popular - its called a Mini for a reason, and its not because its a small suv.

it’s not cheap to buy - its called a Mini for a reason, I will leave the rest to your imagination.

The mini was designed to be cheap and cheerful family transport, cheap to buy, cheap to run, easy to maintain etc etc. This is not a Mini, Alex Issigonis is probably turning in his grave.

By Shaun34 on 21 July, 2010, 2:00pm

Mini may not be as good as the Juke 4WD

The article fails to point out that it was comparing top of the range Mini 4x4 leather etc against bottom of the range Juke 2wd cloth seats etc.
Top of the range Juke is also £20,000 same as mini and has a far more advanced engine, transmission and handling than the old BMW.
I would only trust advice on cup holders from the motoring press !
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By tjetters on 21 July, 2010, 3:41pm

Jukes rules!

The days where people wanted a Mini are now over. They are for single people not familys. The Juke is for both. Rather than kill a beloved brand trying to make it something that it isn't., Nissan have made a winner in the Juke. A Mini is always going to be a Mini.

The Juke will be a Legend!

By no_1fordfan on 21 July, 2010, 5:40pm

De ja Vu All Over Again

A big Mini... isn't that a Maxi? It looks like a Maxi to me.
The Juke is cute.

By kevinsunderland on 21 July, 2010, 5:48pm

It's A Tie!

Both cars are equally odd looking...

By dougroug1 on 22 July, 2010, 1:09am

I'll take the glorified Panda

When you see the two sitting next to one another the Mini is definately better looking and look how far down the lights are on the Juke? Can you imagine the cost repairs of those lights being bashed at the front compared to the higher placed apron style on the Mini? Where's the coolness in that?

At least the Mini looks likes it built for the city!

By volvofan on 22 July, 2010, 2:29pm

Non comparison test!

If you have one car costing 25+ per cent more to buy the another one within a test, then its NOT a test at all!

Maybe AutoExpress will be testing a 20K Hyundai against a 35K Mercedes next? And then proudly proclaiming the Mercedes the winner due to its extra class. (with no mention of 15k of purchase price differential that 15k of class buys to win a test?)

Be sensible in your comparison tests...

Personally I would be happy with either car, but a 5k difference for someone, often (if not always) rules out the more expensive option! (and we are not even including the expensive Mini options thats squeezed out in the reckoning either!)

Next time AutoExpress please at least try and get within 10 per cent purchase price differences within your tests and be a lot more objective in rival comparisons!!!

By LegioIXHispana on 22 July, 2010, 5:51pm

Residuals are everything!

I am on my second MINI: I love the fun, styling and character of the car. My Cooper S retained 60% of its value at 4 years and I hope my current Cooper D will be similarly valuable. High residuals make for cheaper motoring when buying from new. How does the 20K fully specced Nissan Juke compare with a similarly priced MINI?

Still not sure about the Countryman but there should be plenty of new MINI shapes to choose from in the showrooms this autumn which should be fun for MINI fans to discuss.

By pmbarclay1 on 22 July, 2010, 11:02pm

Nissan will sell more

"style and iconoc status was always going to win" hmm I think you are missing a point here - 5000 quid! MINI, or MAXI whatever it's now, will sell very well in UK but Juke will kick its ass everywhere else.
I guess Juke has the same technology and people behind like Quashqai has so it will prove its reliablity, very good enough comfort, very good enough practicality - and 1.6 turbo is very welcome bonus what people were missing in Qashaqai. MINI is better in some areas but 25% more in price in unncessery in this class. I think these cars are for young couples with 1-2 little children, or for surffers and other hobby oriented people so everyday usability in fast paced life style will be more important than so-called executive class atmosphere.
I d call Nissan as Japanese VW looking what they ve done with Primera, Micra and Qashaqai - poeples cars!

By hubabuba on 25 July, 2010, 11:56pm

Who are they trying to kid?

Mini Countyman? Ridiculous.

By Scampscat on 22 September, 2010, 4:12pm

Countryman, lovely car.

The Countryman is a great car and expands the exisiting MINI product line very well. Superb engineering and and brilliant residuals, the thing that a lot of people ignore.

By FactoryWorks on 26 September, 2010, 11:56am

Mini is only choice

I was very excited to hear abou the Juke, in that is was direct competition (which is good to have) with the Mini countryman. But at 6'4", my head hits the ceiling in the Juke. There is also no leg room or telescoping steering. I haven't been in the countryman, but if it's like other mini's, it should have plenty of head and legroom.

By bikebudha1 on 23 November, 2010, 11:16pm