Nissan Micra Try external price interior priests defects

Among the protagonists of three decades of segment B in Europe and Italy there is certainly the Nissan Micra. Arrived back in 1992 and “Car of the Year” the following year, the Micra in Italy was purchased by over 600 thousand motorists42% of the total Nissan sold in the “Belpaese”. A compact out of list for three years and which returns today with an unprecedented 100% electric role. Daughter of the same Renault 5 platform, but original enough to detach and differentiate the right.

1 Exterior

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The new electric micra was born from the pencil of the “Nissan Design Europe” designers in London. Capable of reinterpreting the distinctive and rounded traits of the original model in a modern key. The result is characterized by fluid lines and clean surfaces. A micra, as mentioned, built on the modern AMPR platformdeveloped ad hoc For compact electric vehicles and capable of optimizing spaces and efficiency. The front is dominated by a large closed grid, typical of electric models, and by sharp optical groups equipped with LED technology. There silhouette It is compact with the muscular passaruotes that give the car a robust aspect. The dimensions are ideal for the city: 400 cm in length, 180 cm in width and with a 254 cm step. Measures that allow the new micra to move easily in traffic, but also to park with fairly ease.

2 Interior

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Unlike the outside, the interior of the new micra is in fact superimposable to that of the cousin Renault 5. An environment that is confirmed welcoming, functional and designed to offer comfort to all passengers, in particular to the front ones. The seats are comfortable and offer good lateral support, evident when you travel the curves with more ease. The design is minimalist and modern with quality materials and well -kept finishes. Instruments and functions of infotainment count on Two screens, both of 10.1 inches. The digital picture is customizable and offers intuitive and legible graphics. While the infotainment system is based on the services provided by Google. The range of functionality, including the navigation system, the connectivity of the smartphone, the voice commands and access to numerous apps are wide range. The trunk’s ability is also interesting, starting from 326 liters and extendable to 1,106 liters by breaking down the rear backrests.

3 The technique

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The motor range has two alternatives. It starts from the variant 90 kW (120 HP) and 225 Nm of torque, combined with the more compact battery of 40 kWh and 317 km of declared autonomy (in the WLTP cycle). To move on to the most performing micra With 110 kW (150 HP) engine for 245 Nm maximum torque. In this case combined with the greatest battery from 52 kWh capable of an autonomy up to 416 km. The internal chargers are respectively 80 and 100 kW and guarantee in both cases the recovery from 15 to 80% charge in about half an hour via a quick -current rapid column. For both versions there Maximum speed is self -healing at 150 km/h.

4 How it goes on the road

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During the test on the streets of Rotterdam and surroundings, both in the city and on the busy Dutch motorways, the new Micra proved to be an agile and easy to handle car. Nonetheless, the not indifferent weight of 1,524 kg of the 150 HP test version and 52 kWh battery. Good road holding and the cornering behavior, quite flat and with little roll. Also thanks to the low center of gravity obtained positioning the batteries in the car floor. The steering is discreet, always precise and reactive. Just as the work of the suspensions that absorb the roughness of the road surface are appreciated. And it is not only the security that is not only the comfort of passengers. Feeling of safety and stability that is also perceived to the fastest pavements, where among other things we appreciate the soundproofing and the limited aerodynamic rustles. The feature is the delivery, fluid and rapid in climbing speed, with the whole torque available at zero laps. Four driving methods to choose from: Eco, comfort, sport beyond that Personal. The differences between one and the other is well obvious. In Eco there is a cut of available power, as is limited to the use of the air conditioner. In sport you can instead count on the maximum response of the accelerator and on a more rigid and direct steering. The function is also pleasant One Pedal As for the regenerative brakingfor which it is possible to manage the level of intensity through i paddle on the steering. Finally, as regards consumption, traveling between cities and highway (with a lot of traffic), these stood on average on 13.5 kWh per 100 km.

5 Prices and installations

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The list at full price travels between the 29,500 euros of the 90 kW micra and 40 kWh battery in the Engage setting and 36,400 euros of the most equipped variant evolves with 110 kW engine and 52 kWh battery. List that can be lightened of 11 thousand euros In the presence of the conditions established by the Ministry of the Environment in order to access new state incentives. Which would allow you to enter the MICRA world already with 18,500 euros.

6 Strengths and weaknesses

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Below you can find the strengths and weaknesses of the new Nissan Micra found during the road test carried out on the roads around Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.

• Personal and recognizable design
• The discreet autonomy
• The trunk’s ability

• The rear space
• Visibility in maneuver