In small hatchbacks, Nissan Micra is very unique regarding it’s built and body structure. Its outer look doesn’t give the idea that it is a small hatchback. Its interior is well arranged and well equipped. Front grille of New Nissan Micra is really impressive one with diagonal head lamps. Dipping bonnet offers a good look. Sideways big straight crease ending with tail lights are good. Nearly flat front wind screen offers good outer view. It has very low height and some critics have opinion that it is based on flat body designing but have enough head room at front and at rear. Well balanced body structure gives it firm look. It offers good driving experience with low running cost and efficiency as well. Its appearance has made it a modern small vehicle.
There is a single petrol and single diesel engine for Nissan Micra and they perform well. 1.0-Litre petrol engine is available with 88bhp and 103lb/ft torque. It takes 11.7 seconds to cover 0-62m/h sprint along with top speed of 110m/h. Fuel consumption is very economical with 60m/g along with 104g/km of Co2 emissions.
There is Micra 1.5-Litre diesel engine with 88bhp and 162lb/ft torque. It offers great fuel economy with 80m/g along with 92g/km of Co2 emissions. It takes 11.5 seconds to get 0-62m/h along with top speed of 111m/h. Both engines are available with five-speed manual gearbox and front wheel drive unit as standard.
Nissan Micra is not a big vehicle with small and well compact interior. Its dashboard is wide and straight in appearance with touch screen. Its round dials and meter panels are appealing one. Steering is well in position with one touch system on both sides of it. Gear liver is in high position that offers effortless use of it. With four seats, it is quite comfortable with its occupants. Rear seats are with folding arrangement. Its interior look is well matched with its outstanding and elegant exterior.
Rear door is of very unique style. Though it is a small hatchback but critics and experts compare it with Ford Fiesta hatchback, Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback and SEAT Ibiza due to its practical approach and driving performance.
Anti-lock braking system, air conditioning, electric mirrors, front fog lights, ISOFIX children seat anchor points, remote locking, central locking, parking sensors, heated seats, CD player cruise control, traction control, climate control, standard airbags with side curtains, Sat Nav, folding rear seats, steering wheel rake and reach adjustment, electric windows, Blue tooth connectivity, USB port and key less entry are its features.
It has sixteen-inch alloy wheels as well. Regarding safety, this vehicle proves itself a reliable, durable, safe and strong and EURO NCAP has given it five stars out of five. Its traffic sign recognition, ABS with AEB system offers pedestrian collisions detection and avoidance. It has lifesaving feature and becomes the safest vehicle in this class.
