The Nissan Micra Thread

DRIVEN: Nissan Micra 1,0T Tekna Plus

While the B-segment certainly is certainly bustling at the moment, it's interesting to note there aren't many hot hatches playing in this part of the market. Nissan’s MR16DDT turbocharged 1,6-litre engine (used in the fourth-generation Renault Clio RS) would be the perfect powerplant to push the Micra into this performance territory, particularly with a six-speed manual gearbox fitted. Something like this would make a great successor to the 1988 Nissan Micra Super Turbo and put smiles on the faces of enthusiasts. One can only dream...

Regardless of my hot hatch fantasies, I will say this: while the new engine isn't quite as perky as I had hoped, these latest well-equipped additions to the local Micra range serve to broaden the line-up's appeal, offering further choice to the many consumers considering vehicles in this segment. And that's surely only a good thing for buyers...

FAST FACTS

Model: Nissan Micra 1,0T Tekna Plus
Price: R336 900
Engine: 1,0-litre, three-cylinder, turbopetrol
Power: 84 kW @ 5 150 r/min
Torque: 180 N.m @ 1 750 - 4 000 r/min
0-100 km/h: 9,9 seconds
Top Speed: 195 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 5,0 L/100 km
CO2: 115 g/km
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Maintenance Plan: Three-year/90 000 km service

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DRIVEN: Nissan Micra 1,0T Tekna Plus - CAR Magazine

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Looking for a B-segment hatchback? Well, you’re positively spoilt for choice at the moment. In years gone by, C-segment hatches seemed to... Read more →
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Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo (2019) Launch Review

Summary

The new 1.0 litre doesn’t need to be worked as hard as the 0.9 litre, but even if there’s a dead spot right at the bottom of the rev range (that can leave you hanging at rolling speeds), the engine (and its 6-speed 'box) improves the Micra substantially. A CVT is likely to join the range in 2020.

The upgrades to the suspension represent a painless gain – the Micra feels appreciably sportier to drive but not at the cost of ride comfort. Improved outputs of 84 kW and 180 Nm are, of course, welcome, but the motor doesn’t deliver quite enough to get the most out of what the chassis offers.

Meanwhile, the new upgraded audio system could be a solid drawcard for younger buyers, especially with the Bose labelling on the headrests.

When it comes to value for money, the Micra is in the ballpark with the Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and Mazda2, which is esteemed company, to say the least. The Nissan’s got all the safety and tech features you want in this segment and the exterior and interior designs are both appealing.

Its competitors do, however, make better use of their motors' performance capabilities/feel more energetic to drive. Now, if Nissan could get hold of the 1.3-litre turbo unit that it has access to thanks to its venture with Mercedes-Benz (A200 engine). That would be a very different story!

Pricing

Micra 84 kW Turbo Acenta Plus R305 900
Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna R326 300
Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus R336 900

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Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo (2019) Launch Review

Nissan has introduced a new 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbopetrol engine, as well as a few other specification upgrades, to its Micra compact hatchback. We drove the new 84 kW Turbo derivative in Johannesburg to see how it performs… What’s new? The new engine is a product of Nissan's co-operation...
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Not cheap at all, but it is well put together and i must say given the reliable build quality of the previous model.
This one should not disappoint.

Looking forward to read reviews about he new motor under neath the bonnet.
Nissan really produces some well build strong products.
 
Quick spin: Nissan's Micra gets welcome boost with 86kW 1-litre

The Tekna adds a Bose Personal audio system with additional speakers mounted in the headrests, Around View Monitor, Blind Spot Warning, push-button start, sports suspension and chrome exhaust tip.

At the top of the line-up, the Tekna Plus gains leather seats (heated upfront) as well as an “Invigorating Red” interior package. Henry Ford would be proud of the colour scheme as the Tekna Plus is available only in Enigma Black.

All Nissan Micras ship with a six-year/150 000km warranty and three-year/90 000km service plan.

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Quick spin: Nissan's Micra gets welcome boost with 86kW 1-litre

Nissan revs up its offering with a new and improved range that removes some of the niggles of its previous release.
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Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus (2020) Review

Fast Facts

Price: R342 600 (February 2020)
Engine: 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbopetrol
Power/Torque: 84 kW/180 Nm (200 Nm on overboost)
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Fuel Consumption: 5.0 L/100 km
Load Space: 300 - 956 litres

Price and after-sales support

The Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus is priced from R342 600 and includes a 6-year/150 000 km warranty and a 3-year/90 000 km service plan.

Verdict

We think this 84-kW Micra is a welcome addition to the local range; it should appeal to buyers looking for a little more performance and spec than what other derivatives can offer. The 1.0-litre engine delivers usable and efficient performance in a good-looking, well-equipped package. If Nissan offered this derivative in other exterior colours (other than black) the derivative would have so much more appeal. Still, the leather interior looks very smart and the Bose audio system is a USP in this segment. Nissan’s 6-year/150 000 km warranty also adds peace of mind to the purchasing proposition.

The Tekna Plus does look pricey against the Polo 1.0TSI Highline R-Line (R315 100) and the feature-laded Fiesta 1.0T Titanium (R328 500), but bear in mind that the opposition's base pricing doesn’t tell the whole story. In the case of the Polo, a number of features are optional (leather upholstery, Discover Media, Blind Spot Monitor, Park Distance Control etc), all of which push up the asking price.

We think this 84-kW Micra deserves more attention if you are in the market for a punchy 1.0-litre hatchback and if you are willing to accept its handful of shortcomings...

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Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus (2020) Review

A sportier version of the Nissan Micra, equipped with a more powerful engine, tweaked suspension and some added features, arrived in South Africa late last year. We recently spent a week with the range-topping Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus to find out if you should consider buying it… We like...
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Price: R342 600 (February 2020) - Ruk die hol onder die hoender uit!

I paid R280k for the Accenta plus a bit more than a year ago and thought it was a lot of money. R342k is just madness.

I like my car, but considering what you get I would not pay more than what I paid which might already have been too much.

The micra was possibly my last new car as well.
 
terencej said:
Price: R342 600 (February 2020) - Ruk die hol onder die hoender uit!

I paid R280k for the Accenta plus a bit more than a year ago and thought it was a lot of money. R342k is just madness.

I like my car, but considering what you get I would not pay more than what I paid which might already have been too much.

The micra was possibly my last new car as well.
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I agree, the pricing is ludicrous.

No matter how you cut it, this is a lot to pay for a B-segment car:

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Tested: Upgraded 84kW Nissan Micra is a pleasant surprise

Overall this Nissan Micra is a very welcome addition to the segment and as I alluded to earlier, in a post Covid-19 world it's very likely that this could become one of the most contested segments for market share and it brings with it a genuine alternative to the usual offerings.

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Tested: Upgraded 84kW Nissan Micra is a pleasant surprise

The new engine is willing, if a little laggy, and the range-topping Tekna Plus model is lavishly equipped.
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ROAD TEST: Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus

TEST SUMMARY

Much improved as the Micra is, we’d be remiss if we didn’t remind our readers of a few other concerns. Measured rear legroom of 645 mm is below par – a 1,85-metre team member could not fit behind another of a similar height placed in the front-passenger seat – and, while the overall quality of the fit and finish up front are impressive, the rear door cards are trimmed in the most basic of plastics.

Still, there’s much to like. The suspension settings improve the driving experience and the new engine, while not quite the effortless performer we were willing it to be, boosts the Micra’s appeal. It’s remarkably light on fuel: we recorded 5,40 L/100 km on our set fuel route.

It’s notable, too, that all Micra models offer six airbags and a six-year/150 000 km warranty alongside a competitive three-year/90 000 km service plan. If you’re in the market for a Micra, investigate the 84 kW Acenta Plus. At R311 100, it offers all the spec you could want without anything as superfluous as headrest-mounted speakers and cameras detecting stray cats.

Price: R351,100
0-100 km/h: 9.9
Power (kW@r/min): 84 KW @ 5150
Torque (N.m@r/min): 180 N.m @ 1750-4000
Top speed: 195
Claimed cons. (l/100 km): 5.0 l/100 KM's
C02 emissions (g/km): 115 g/KM

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ROAD TEST: Nissan Micra 84 kW Turbo Tekna Plus - CAR Magazine

A new 1,0-litre engine transforms the Nissan Micra but this flagship model isn’t the obvious choice… When we last tested the current-generation Micra back in […]
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