Nissan Micra 2017 Review | Drivers Seat
- 6 years ago
Nissans all-new fifth-generation Micra five-door supermini has radically departed from its previous design theme and now has the looks to be a serious challenger to the Ford Fiesta for class honours.\r
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Loved and loathed equally for its bubbly looks and placid personality, the Micra has struggled to attr new buyers over recent years, however, the new model should rectify this in the same way that the Juke and Qashqai SUVs has transformed Nissans fortunes.\r
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It gets a distinctive V-shaped grille, swept back headlights, prominent creases along its side and boomerang-shaped rear lights. \r
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The Micra also features a floating roof while the rear door handles are ‘hidden in the rear roof pillars.\r
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The Micra is lower and wider than before, giving it a more purposeful and athletic look, while an increase in overall length aids internal passenger space.\r
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Adding to the more dynamic stance and styling, the driving position is set lower to create a feeling of being more integrated with the car. \r
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Ensuring you can get comfortable, the new Micra has more driver seat and steering wheel adjustments than before.\r
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The dashboard is simple, clean and modern, meaning it should be easy to use.\r
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Under the bonnet, at launch, will be a choice of two engines; a 0.9-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel, both of which will develop 89bhp. An entry level non-turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol will join the range in April with 70bhp. \r
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Enhancing how the Micra drives are Active Ride Control, which improves ride comfort, and Active Trace Control, which reduces understeer and sharpens the handling. A new brushless electric power steering system is also available providing extra steering feel and response.\r
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Available in the Micra is a range of safety technologies including; Lane Departure Prevention; Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition; Traffic Sign Recognition; High Beam Assist and Blind Spot Warning.\r
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There are 10 exterior paint colours to pick from while a six-speaker Bose® Personal® sound system, developed in collaboration with Nissan, is also available and features speakers built into the drivers seat headrest.\r
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We tested the 0.9 TCE with a five-speed manual gearbox in N-Connecta trim.
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Loved and loathed equally for its bubbly looks and placid personality, the Micra has struggled to attr new buyers over recent years, however, the new model should rectify this in the same way that the Juke and Qashqai SUVs has transformed Nissans fortunes.\r
\r
It gets a distinctive V-shaped grille, swept back headlights, prominent creases along its side and boomerang-shaped rear lights. \r
\r
The Micra also features a floating roof while the rear door handles are ‘hidden in the rear roof pillars.\r
\r
The Micra is lower and wider than before, giving it a more purposeful and athletic look, while an increase in overall length aids internal passenger space.\r
\r
Adding to the more dynamic stance and styling, the driving position is set lower to create a feeling of being more integrated with the car. \r
\r
Ensuring you can get comfortable, the new Micra has more driver seat and steering wheel adjustments than before.\r
\r
The dashboard is simple, clean and modern, meaning it should be easy to use.\r
\r
Under the bonnet, at launch, will be a choice of two engines; a 0.9-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel, both of which will develop 89bhp. An entry level non-turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol will join the range in April with 70bhp. \r
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Enhancing how the Micra drives are Active Ride Control, which improves ride comfort, and Active Trace Control, which reduces understeer and sharpens the handling. A new brushless electric power steering system is also available providing extra steering feel and response.\r
\r
Available in the Micra is a range of safety technologies including; Lane Departure Prevention; Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition; Traffic Sign Recognition; High Beam Assist and Blind Spot Warning.\r
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There are 10 exterior paint colours to pick from while a six-speaker Bose® Personal® sound system, developed in collaboration with Nissan, is also available and features speakers built into the drivers seat headrest.\r
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We tested the 0.9 TCE with a five-speed manual gearbox in N-Connecta trim.