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"Wow!" That’s what you’ll come to hear first when traveling the new Nissan Micra. Missing: "Isn’t he sweet! What is his name?" – Nissan’s design was courageous in trying to make the smallest of his program cart horse, but the result seems to speak for itself. The new look of the Micra optically appears very self confident, also in action: smooth operating even on the freeway, good aligned and in the test version (1.2 Acenta with 80 PS) nearly a dwarf sportsman.
The city runabout definitely scores with its space offer. Particularly the head liberty like in the old beetle is overwhelming. The lengthwise (separable) slide able back seat is practical to handle. At cyber speed and continuously adjustable one can decide whether to pack several water bottles or to increase the rear passenger’s space.
One needs to get used to the "keyless key system" (for surcharge), where one only has to carry the radio device. If in a hurry, annoyed once in a while wondering why the car beeps bothering (steering wheel lock!?), instead of locking it. Beside that the deliberate Japan flair sonny with entire equipment can hit the charts.
The Nissan Micra in motion
Engine/Powertrain * * * *
We liked: 80 HP (test version) assume enough power for a small city runabout, despite more than 1000 kilos fighting weight.
We didn't like: In the upper speed range the noise level unfortunately rises to resemble a hornet.
Comfort * * * *
We liked: Front- und side airbag, climate control system, car computer, Radio-CD-Player with six speakers and steering wheel remote control and a secret drawer under the co-driver’s seat.
We didn't like: Weak front seat support.
Driving Characteristics * * * * *
We liked: Well attuned 6-speed manual transmission. Despite the loud engine driving feels like a big one, because the sonny runs smooth due to the large wheelbase (2432mm) even with high speed, convenient tight turn radius for the city.
We didn't like: ESP only for additional charge.
Room Capacities/Variability * * * * *
We liked: Much room for drivers with hat! Due to a lengthwise movable rear seat tall (co-) drivers and rear passengers can elude towards the trunk.
We didn't like: trunk volume sinks because of the lengthwise movable rear seat.
Performance * * * *
Top speed: 167 km/h. Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds. Fuel consumption during test drive: 6.2 liters on 100 km. Price: from 14.800 Euros (in Austria, incl. taxes)
Competitors * * * *
VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Mini Cooper, Lancia Ypsilon. Super-complete Micra is under lower third in price.
Data from the manufacturer
Engine
Four cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, 1240 ccm, 59 kW/80 HP at 5200/min, 110 Nm at 3600/min.
Powertrain
on the front wheels, five gear manual transmission.
Chassis and Body
five doors, five seats, self supporting body with auxiliary frame; front Mc Pherson struts, delta wishbone axle, sway bar; twist-beam rear axle, coil springs, front and rear telescopic shock absorbers. Empty weight 1035 kg, effective payload 440 kg, permitted gross vehicle weight 1475 kg.
Tyres, Brakes and Steering
front vented disc brakes, rear drum brakes; ABS, EBD (electronic force distribution) is standard; hand brake on rear wheels; power-assisted rack and pinion steering , fuel tank 46 liters, tires 175/60 R15, rims 5.5 J.
Dimensions and Weights
Wheel base 2430 mm, length 3715 mm, width 1660 mm, height 1540 mm, from 940 kg, 9.2 meter turn radius.
Fuel Consumption
on 100 km (according to manufacturer): urban 7.4, extra-urban 5.1, mixed 5.9 liter. 95 Octane.
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