Nissan is looking for the right shape. The sixth generation Micra is therefore completely different from its predecessor. Just as it again completely deviated from the version for that. This time Nissan seems to have good cards. After all, the new Micra is based on the successful Renault 5, which was named ‘Car of the year. ‘
Nissan Micra has other sheet metal than Renault 5
On the technical level, the Nissan Micra is a literal copy of the Renault 5. But the sheet metal differs considerably. With round light units and less sharp corners, it seems to be visually referred to the third generation Micra. The Nissan is slightly larger than the Renault, but the wheelbase and width are the same.
It stays with its height more than within four meters and the trunk is 326 liters. In the back, the Micra is downright tight and only suitable for children. The nice interior hardly differs from that of the 5.
Two engines, two batteries
The Nissan Micra largely gets the same batteries and engines as the Renault 5. There is a choice of a 40 kWh or 52 kWh battery pack. They are good for successively 310 kilometers or 408 kilometers of range.
The version with the smaller battery has 120 hp on the front wheels, the stronger variant 150 hp. Fast charging is possible with a maximum of 150 kW. A heat pump is standard, while pre-conditioning of the battery and a smart route planner with Google software are present from the second equipment level.
Renault 5 sportier
The Nissan Micra also shares its chassis with The Renault 5. Feathers and dampers are the same claims Nissan, but the Micra seems to be softer. That provides even more comfort and slightly less tight driving characteristics.
Don’t get us wrong: just like the Renault, the Micra is also an above -average fun -riding hatchback. With a light and precise control to easily conduct it through city traffic. Or with a little more pace through a few turns.
Price Nissan Micra decisive
The new Nissan Micra will be on the market at the end of this year and the price has not yet been established. It will determine the success. The 120 hp Renault 5 with a small battery starts with roughly 28,000 euros And the version with the larger energy storage at 33,000 euros. If the Micra wants to be a success, then the price must be under that of his just a bit nicer twin sister.
Conclusion
Good, smooth, fun moving hatchback. With the Renault 5 as a technical basis it cannot go wrong. Unless the price is higher than that of his slightly nicer twin sister.