How long has the Nissan Micra been around?
The Nissan Micra has been around for three decades, rivalling long-running best-sellers like the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Renault Clio. One model even reached the heady heights of car of the year back in 1993, so the Micra comes from strong pedigree – and it’s won fans thanks to its incredible reliability and easy driving experience.
What are the trim levels of the Nissan Micra?
Even so, the company updated the car in 2013, adding all-new front wings, and tweaking the bonnet, headlights and the rear bumper to help create a cleaner look that’s more in line with the brand’s latest family design themes. The Micra is available in four trim levels: Visia, Acenta, n-tec and Tekna.
Which is better Nissan Micra or DIG S?
The 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engines powering the Nissan Micra won’t amaze you with their performance. In many respects, the lower-powered version – the 79bhp naturally aspirated unit – is the better bet, as it’s cheaper to buy yet doesn’t feel much less sprightly than the 97bhp supercharged DiG-S model.
Is the Nissan Micra supermini a good car?
The latest version of the Nissan Micra supermini is sold only as a five-door, and provides plenty of room as well as a decent 265-litre boot. The car is reasonably well equipped, too. It’s just let down by a rather low-rent finish inside, while the exterior styling is a bit awkward, too.
What’s the price of a new Nissan Micra?
There are 5 grades of Micra to choose from; Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta and the range topping Tekna model we have here. Higher spec Micras aren’t available with the lower powered petrol engine and prices range from £11,995 to £18,765.
What kind of control system does Nissan Micra have?
All Micras have adopted Nissan’s Active Ride and Active Trace control systems from the Qashqai which automatically applies the necessary brakes over bumps and around bends respectively. This not only makes the ride more comfortable, it’s safer and sportier too, although we’d ultimately like a bit more feedback through the steering wheel.
What kind of torque does a Nissan Micra have?
Engine – 0.9l turbocharged 3-cyl petrol, Layout – Front engine, FWD, Transmission – 5-speed manual, Power – 89bhp, Acceleration – 0-62mph – 12.1s, Maximum Speed – 109mph, Maximum Torque – 140Nm, Economy – 61.4mpg combined, Emissions – 104g/km CO2, Price – £17,870 OTR, £18,420 as tested The New Nissan Micra is available now.