Drinking responsibly
With hybrid power,these small SUVs promise modest fuel bills, and both offer big savings if you buy used. But which one will you want to raise your glass to?
GEORGE HILL
george.hill@haymarket.com
NISSAN JUKE
1 The Juke’s interior benefits from a more varied mixture of materials, lifting the overall ambience
2 Like the Yaris Cross, the Juke has intelligently placed dials and switches for its air-con, which is easy to use on the move
3 As with the Yaris Cross, the Juke’s driving seat is higher than in a typical small hatchback, and forward visibility is good
TOYOTA YARIS CROSS
1 Dashboard layout is fairly basic, but this also means all the controls are easy to find and operate when in motion
2 The Yaris Cross has plenty of handy storage cubbies, but this one is too narrow to prevent things from falling out
3 Door panels could do with more padding.The armrests in particular are rock hard and not particularly comfortable
Photography:John Bradshaw
*Price today is based on a 2021 model with average mileage and full service history, correct at time of writing
PRICE TODAY £14,000*
NISSAN JUKE
1.6 Hybrid N-Connecta
List price when new £28,210
Available from 2022-present
Curvaceous small SUV is hugely popular, and this hybrid version promises a boost in economy
PRICE TODAY £15,000*
TOYOTA YARIS CROSS
1.5 Hybrid Design
List price when new £26,545
Available from 2021-present
The most economical car we’ve ever tested has the backing of Toyota’s superb reliability record
NISSAN JUKE
Smooth progress around town in the Juke is marred by an occasionally clunky automatic gearbox