Appeared in 2017, does this versatile city car produced in France still have, in 2021, arguments to compete with the 208, Clio, Yaris and other Fiestas?
In a wriggling B segment, where the new Citroën C3 arrives, where the Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia are restyled, is the Nissan Micra still worth it?
Yes, the Micra remains in the game …
At a time when “made in France” is fashionable, the Micra holds a major asset: it is produced in the Renault factory in Flins, in the Paris region.
A hell of a change in philosophy for this versatile city car which, until 2016, was dressed in a rounded body and was produced in India.
For this fifth generation, which had no difficulty in forgetting its predecessor, the dimensions have also been turned upside down and revised upwards, with a length of 3.83 meters to 4 meters.
Despite a platform taken from the old Micra, largely reworked and shared with the late Nissan Note, this version has good road performance.
The behavior is not really exciting, but the pleasure, heading and comfort remain at a good level.
On board, the neat and modern presentation can be colored, as an option depending on the finish chosen. The endowment is serious from Visia Pack, the basic finish (17 190 €), with six airbags and the steering wheel adjustable in height and depth.
Most the Acenta version (€ 18,990) remains more recommendable, with the addition of manual air conditioning, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, as well as a multimedia interface on a 7-inch touch screen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Japanese can even afford a blind spot monitoring, speakers integrated into the driver’s headrest and a 360 ° camera.
Only delivered with a 5-door body, the Micra enjoysa boot space in the category average (300 liters) and shows decent habitability ratings, even if the large sizes will be cramped at the rear.
No, the Micra already has some wrinkles
When choosing the mechanics, things go quickly: the Micra only has one engine.
No diesel therefore, but a three-cylinder petrol unit, also known under the hood of the Renault Clio, with serious performance and whose consumption remains reasonable.
Deflated at the start of 2021 from 100 to 92 hp to meet the standards, it can be combined with a 5-speed mechanical gearbox or an automatic transmission called Xtronic.
The latter, continuously variable, however generates a penalty ranging from 170 to 330 € depending on the version.
In the B segment, where a multitude of stars also evolve, including the Clio, 208, Fiesta, Polo and other Yaris, the Micra presents well, despite already more than four years of career.
We note however finishing details, such as the presence of uneven materials on board.
For lack of real restyling, the Nissan adopted new rims and dark headlamps at the start of the year, when this generation had sold “only” 40,000 units on our market.
A sales volume lower than that of which the Clio and 208 are capable… in six months. In the first half of 2021, the Japanese found only 3,842 buyers, almost half as many as a Suzuki Swift.
WE love
- Produced in France
- Presentation and equipment
- Very healthy behavior
We like less
- Very reduced mechanical range
- Roof clearance at the rear
- Finishing details
Range (Nissan Micra)
ESSENCE
92 ch, from € 17,190 to € 22,690
Technical sheet (Nissan Micra)
- Weight (kg): from 1,135
- Lxlxh (m) : 4,00×1,74×1,46
- Wheelbase (m): 2.53
- Tank (l): 41
- Chest at 5 (l): 300
Nissan Micra: the rivals
Lxlxh (m) : 4,05×1,80×1,44
Chest (l): 317
From 65 to 140 hp, from € 15,900
Lxlxh (m) : 4,06×1,75×1,43
Chest (l): 311
From 75 to 136 hp, from € 16,200
Lxlxh (m) : 3,94×1,75×1,51
Chest (l): 286
70 to 120 hp, from 18,250 €
Lxlxh (m) : 3,85×1,74×1,50
Chest (l): 265
83 to 129 hp, from € 15,790
Appeared in 2017, does this versatile city car produced in France still have, in 2021, arguments to compete with the 208, Clio, Yaris and other Fiestas?
In a wriggling B segment, where the new Citroën C3 arrives, where the Ford Fiesta, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Polo and Skoda Fabia are restyled, is the Nissan Micra still worth it?
Yes, the Micra remains in the game …
At a time when “made in France” is fashionable, the Micra holds a major asset: it is produced in the Renault factory in Flins, in the Paris region.
A hell of a change in philosophy for this versatile city car which, until 2016, was dressed in a rounded body and was produced in India.
For this fifth generation, which had no difficulty in forgetting its predecessor, the dimensions have also been turned upside down and revised upwards, with a length of 3.83 meters to 4 meters.
Despite a platform taken from the old Micra, largely reworked and shared with the late Nissan Note, this version has good road performance.
The behavior is not really exciting, but the pleasure, heading and comfort remain at a good level.
On board, the neat and modern presentation can be colored, as an option depending on the finish chosen. The endowment is serious from Visia Pack, the basic finish (17 190 €), with six airbags and the steering wheel adjustable in height and depth.
Most the Acenta version (€ 18,990) remains more recommendable, with the addition of manual air conditioning, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, as well as a multimedia interface on a 7-inch touch screen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Japanese can even afford a blind spot monitoring, speakers integrated into the driver’s headrest and a 360 ° camera.
Only delivered with a 5-door body, the Micra enjoysa boot space in the category average (300 liters) and shows decent habitability ratings, even if the large sizes will be cramped at the rear.
No, the Micra already has some wrinkles
When choosing the mechanics, things go quickly: the Micra only has one engine.
No diesel therefore, but a three-cylinder petrol unit, also known under the hood of the Renault Clio, with serious performance and whose consumption remains reasonable.
Deflated at the start of 2021 from 100 to 92 hp to meet the standards, it can be combined with a 5-speed mechanical gearbox or an automatic transmission called Xtronic.
The latter, continuously variable, however generates a penalty ranging from 170 to 330 € depending on the version.
In the B segment, where a multitude of stars also evolve, including the Clio, 208, Fiesta, Polo and other Yaris, the Micra presents well, despite already more than four years of career.
We note however finishing details, such as the presence of uneven materials on board.
For lack of real restyling, the Nissan adopted new rims and dark headlamps at the start of the year, when this generation had sold “only” 40,000 units on our market.
A sales volume lower than that of which the Clio and 208 are capable… in six months. In the first half of 2021, the Japanese found only 3,842 buyers, almost half as many as a Suzuki Swift.
WE love
- Produced in France
- Presentation and equipment
- Very healthy behavior
We like less
- Very reduced mechanical range
- Roof clearance at the rear
- Finishing details
Range (Nissan Micra)
ESSENCE
92 ch, from € 17,190 to € 22,690
Technical sheet (Nissan Micra)
- Weight (kg): from 1,135
- Lxlxh (m) : 4,00×1,74×1,46
- Wheelbase (m): 2.53
- Tank (l): 41
- Chest at 5 (l): 300
Nissan Micra: the rivals
Lxlxh (m) : 4,05×1,80×1,44
Chest (l): 317
From 65 to 140 hp, from € 15,900
Lxlxh (m) : 4,06×1,75×1,43
Chest (l): 311
From 75 to 136 hp, from € 16,200
Lxlxh (m) : 3,94×1,75×1,51
Chest (l): 286
70 to 120 hp, from 18,250 €
Lxlxh (m) : 3,85×1,74×1,50
Chest (l): 265
83 to 129 hp, from € 15,790
