Short test: Nissan Juke 1.6 DIG-T Nismo RS
It's not to be missed on the road as it has extra spoilers, big 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty decals, and black rear windows. Even though I rode with it all week, on the eighth day I still walked around the car and noticed some new details that impressed me. Majority opinion: it's beautiful! We are not the most famous word in the world of sports that athletes pronounce with respect. To be a little general, half of the race cars at the most prestigious 24-hour Le Mans race were equipped with Nissan engines under lightweight bodies.
They are not doing well in the most prestigious category, but they are slowly progressing. Then they probably had an idea, why not transfer the term “We haven't moved to cars yet”? Wow, what about the Nissan GT-R Nismo? Or Juka Nismo? The somewhat bizarre combination of a smaller crossover and a sports package proved to be a sensible decision as the even more bouncy Juka-R Nismo was announced. It will be presented at the Goodwood Festival the day after the magazine's release. But let's leave aside the festival, which should be a Mecca for every racing fan. In the test, we had a version of the Nismo RS, which boasts 160 kilowatts or more domestic 218 "horses". Impressive, right? We were even more surprised by the sportier chassis and the good old mechanical partial differential lock as we tested the front wheel drive version. For those unfamiliar, let's say you can check out the all-wheel-drive version with a continuously variable transmission CVT or the front-wheel-drive Juk with a six-speed manual transmission. After experience and reading reviews on the transmission of the variator, we can only say that we are glad that we have the worst, but in fact the best version on paper in the Auto store.
Are we traditionalists if we love manual transmissions and classic differential locks? Raceland replied: No! While four-wheel drive and a CVT transmission, which is always in the correct gear, are theoretically the ideal combination for fast cornering, the combination of a short-ratio manual transmission and partial-lock front-wheel drive has proven itself. ... The time reached or the place won may not be enough to brag over the bar, but it's important to know that the Juka only has a 1,6-liter turbo engine. This one starts to pull just above the 4.000 RPM mark, which means the short Raceland doesn't have enough room to really shine. But the road also shows that the combination of a taller body, a stiffer chassis and a shorter wheelbase and the aforementioned differential lock requires a more experienced driver with stronger arms as the car becomes restless in dynamic driving. Therefore, caution should be exercised during full acceleration, as the differential lock ensures that the steering wheel is ripped out of your hands, and at higher speeds, when the Juke starts to bounce a little on our bumpy roads.
If you are an experienced driver, all of this can be handled and I would not recommend this car to young people. That's why it's fun on the highway when some arrogant BMW driver forgets to shut his mouth, surprised that Nissan's crossover has left him far behind. Priceless. The best part of the car? The Recar seats and steering wheel, wrapped in a combination of Alcantara and leather, have a red line at the top, just like a racing car. And that, and another would be in my house, in the living room! But even this tale has dark sides: every time you get into the car, you literally sit on the edge of the seat (the Juke is not so low, so there is no elegant sliding behind the wheel), and the steering wheel does not adjust in the longitudinal direction. It's a pity, otherwise the driver's workplace would be all the more pleasant. Separately, we praise the touchscreen infotainment interface, although, as we know, it will be inserted later, as it is quite small. The next Juke will probably be much more generous in this regard.
Interesting are the keys that can be replaced with an inscription, since they can be used to control both the ventilation of the passenger compartment and the choice of driving programs. Normal for normal, Eco for those who would like to save a liter, and Sport for agility. Consumption can fluctuate greatly: from 6,7 (normal circle) to 10 liters if you are among the faster. Of course, a number is also associated with this. In the best case, you will be able to travel about 450 miles, otherwise you will have to be content with about 300 miles. With a moderate right foot and in normal or economy mode, the Juke is perfectly meek, showing its teeth only at full throttle, and then the passengers are better off holding on. If the road is beautiful, Juka will also be a pleasure to drive, and on poorer roads there will be more struggle to stay on the road.
Of course, we are talking about extremes, which are also, hmmm, illegal in our country. The test car, which already had the aforementioned Recaro package, also had the Techno package. This means a system of cameras providing a bird's eye view, lane change assist (avoiding so-called blind spots) and xenon headlights. We recommend. Nissan Juka Nismo RS first causes fear, and then you fall in love with it, like a formidable tattoo artist with a gentle soul. Nobody takes it seriously on the track, but it is unreasonable to eat cherries on the track.
text: Alyosha Mrak
Juke 1.6 DIG-T Nismo RS (2015)
Basic data
| Sales: | Renault Nissan Slovenia Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 26.280 € |
| Test model cost: | 25.680 € |
| Power: | 160kW (218 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 7,0 with |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,2l / 100km |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.618 cm3 - maximum power 160 kW (218 hp) at 6.000 rpm - maximum torque 280 Nm at 3.600–4.800 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front-wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/45 R 18 Y (Continental ContiSporContact 5). |
| Capacity: | 220 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7,0 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,6/5,7/7,2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 165 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.315 kg - permissible gross weight 1.760 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.165 mm – width 1.765 mm – height 1.565 mm – wheelbase 2.530 mm – trunk 354–1.189 46 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 17 ° C / p = 1.017 mbar / rel. vl. = 57% / odometer status: 6.204 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 7.7s |
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| 402m from the city: | 15,5 years ( 152 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 6,5 / 9,3s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 7,8 / 10,4s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 220km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 10,2 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 6,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,2m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
We did not consider front-wheel drive and manual transmission to be weak points, although we could mark four times four and a continuously variable variator. The engine is quite sharp and the partial differential lock is noticeable, so the Juke Nismo RS requires an experienced driver!
We praise and reproach
sports accessories
Recaro seats
classic partial differential lock
help systems
the steering wheel is not adjustable in the longitudinal direction
fuel consumption and power reserve
small trunk
on-board computer control
small screen of the infotainment system interface
