The Micra with its low price, cheap running costs, stunning fuel economy and fit in all body sizes, will have to be an excellent buy for the Londoners who are looking for something different prior to pricier Ford Fiesta which is the UK’s best seller and Vauxhall Corsa which is also leading the small car share. The body refinements in the past have all satisfied the desires of individuals who just want a small reliable vehicle to potter around the busiest and the most congested city in the UK. Nissan has introduced a brand new front with brush up grille, bonnet, and headlights.
At the same time, the rear end get a redesigned LED rear lights. During this mid-life refresh, Nissan has also ushered a re-designed centre console with various Google features for new infotainment system, even the buyers get the option of extra personalization options as well.
Nissan initially said that the Micra will be introduced with only one Micra petrol engine that would be available in a 1.2-litre engine of 79bhp from three cylinders. It is mated to a five-speed manual transmission or it will have a choice of an automatic Nissan better alternative on hand if we compare it to that the CVT which is over noisy and can quickly become an annoying part of driving after some time of use.
The manual transmission will complete the 0 to 62 miles per hour benchmark in just over 13 seconds whilst the CVT will get there in almost 15 seconds which is a big difference in time. The Micra has a top speed of 105 miles per hour with manual transmission and only 100 miles per hour with CVT box. Overtaking in London traffic on nippy lanes is difficult for Micra but it is not that difficult on the manual transmission.
Yes! It is, Micra is also offering a 1.2 litre DIG-S petrol engine. It is a 96bhp supercharged version uses direct injection supercharging. Compare to the standard cars, the DIG-S is quicker and stronger. It can pass the 62 miles per hour mark in just over 11 seconds and a top speed of 112 miles per hour with manual transmission. There are both manual and automatic transmissions offered on the DIG-S model. The CVT works well in this case but it again sluggish and noisy and saps any ultimate driving pleasure from the Micra.
On other hand, the 5-speed manual is the gearbox to move for, which is a choice made all the easier because the manual is more efficient and enjoys lower emissions whether you choose it with the regular 1.2-litre petrol engine or 1.2 DIG-S supercharged petrol engine. Both DIG-S and standard engines produce under 100g/km of carbon emissions and have the fuel economy of over 70 miles per gallon on average. The Micra has many features that are comparatively better than its pricy rivals and save you a lot of money every year without cutting down your comfort levels.
