Nissan unveils the fifth-generation Micra
Now in its fifth generation, this new Nissan Micra model is a massive progression from the one it is replacing, and from the trio of highly successful superminis which date back to the Micra’s debut in Europe in 1983.
The new Micra is longer, wider and lower than ever before. The car has been repositioned at the very heart of the ultra-competitive European B-hatchback segment.
Five-model Grades
The new Micra is available in Nissan’s familiar five-model grade structure of Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna. Not all grades are available with all engines. Every new Micra comes with a two-tone interior and there are three different versions – one for Visia and Visia+, a second for Acenta and N-Connecta, and a third for Tekna. Leather trim is an option on Tekna.
- Visia grade comes with 15” Steel wheels, front fog lights, Audio system with 2 front speakers, Bluetooth compatible audio, 6 airbags, Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian detection
- Visia+ cars add air-conditioning and Stop/Start Technology
- Acenta grade adds 16-inch steels/covers with free option of 16-inch alloys, body-coloured door mirrors and door handles, advanced drive assist display, 7” touch-screen display audio with four speakers, cruise control, two-tone upholstery, App integration and Apple Carplay
- N-Connecta cars come with 16-inch alloy wheels, electric folding heated door mirrors, privacy glass, leather steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, NissanConnect 7” touch-screen infotainment system
- Tekna grade adds 17-inch alloy wheels, Nissan Intelligent Key with engine start button, rear view camera with rear parking sensors, BOSE Personal audio system with six speakers
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Exterior Options
The new Nissan Micra will be available in four colours from launch – Power Blue, Energy Orange, Enigma Black and Vibrant Chrome. More will follow during the car’s life. Personalisation is available on Acenta grade and above, and colour choice can be expressed in three different ways:
- Exterior Pack – door mirror caps, front and rear bumper finishers, side mouldings.
- Exterior Pack Plus – adds 17-inch personalisation alloy wheels (choice of four colours).
- Exterior Pack Ultimate – all of the above, plus high-quality and durable body decals (choice of seven styles). These can be applied to the Micra’s side, bonnet and roof, and are included in the car’s three-year warranty.
Interior Personalisation Pack
The Interior Personalisation Pack features materials and colours which modify four distinct areas of the cabin – the seat bolsters and pad, door armrest, knee pad and instrument panel. The pack is available on Acenta grade and above, and available in three colours – Power Blue, Energy Orange and Invigorating Red – to complement the Micra’s exterior body colours.
The Interior Personalisation Pack is an optional extra on Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna grades. There are two colour choices by grade; Power Blue and Energy Orange are linked to Acenta and N-Connecta, while Energy Orange and Invigorating Red are available on Tekna. Interior personalisation is not available in conjunction with Ivory, White and Pulse Green exterior colours.
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Boot capacity is a very competitive 300 litres (VDA) and delivered without compromising on rear passenger knee room. That figure expands to 1,004 litres when the 60:40 split rear seats are folded down.
Large items can be placed in the centre console ahead of the gear selector. It offers flat storage for a phone and includes ambient lighting plus USB and 12v sockets.
The 10-litre glove box has been specifically shaped to take a two-litre drinks bottle, while bottles up to 1.5 litres will fit in the front door bins. Additionally, there are two cupholders between the front seats, plus another in the rear.
Downsized engine range
The new Micra is available with three responsive and efficient downsized engines – two petrol and one diesel. The 0/9-litre turbo petrol engine, 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and the 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine.
Intuitive technologies
A first for the B-hatchback segment is the BOSE® Personal premium audio system, which offers a 360˚personal listening experience thanks to two speakers located in the driver’s seat head rest.
The BOSE® Personal system has just six speakers – the others are in the front doors and the A-pillars – but, thanks to the efforts of BOSE and Nissan engineers working together, it’s a case of quality over quantity.
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NissanConnect
NissanConnect offers a 7-inch full colour multi-touch display, DAB digital radio, satellite navigation and smartphone-style apps. It is standard on Tekna and N-Connecta grades and optional on Acenta. The standard infotainment system on Acenta is called Display Audio, while Visia+ and Visia get the entry level system.
Safety Technologies
- Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Intelligent Emergency Braking
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- High Beam Assist
- Intelligent Around View Monitor
- Blind Spot Warning
It also comes with six airbags as standard, plus seat belt warnings and seat belt height adjustment for the front and rear. Isofix child seats can be used with the new Micra, including in the front passenger seat.
Electronic safety systems include Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes, and Hill Start Assist. A speed limiter, automatic headlight sensor, automatic hazard lights and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System are also fitted to every Micra.
Pricing will be available from 1 April 2017.
Source: Newspress