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The Nissan Micra Thread
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TheChamp
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In true Nissan style I see Tiida vibes from that front side view, it was very promising from the early images before it's official release, turned out to be something else.
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How do small kids open the rear doors to enter the car?
Must be a bit of a fag for the driver to get out to open the doors for them.
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TheChamp
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Since you talk about, I think it is a good thing, I hate people who let kids open doors scratching other people's cars. Always an awkward situation when parents have to fight in front of kids about these sort of things.
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Perhaps I was a bit vague but I think that they are too high for a small child to reach.Door handles are hidden ie. Alfa 145 & 156 style.
Location are here:
I'm aware of their location.
FiestaST
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What Car? review
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Tested: New Micra looks hot but lacks sizzle
And just like that the Nissan Micra has gone from being class nerd to Prom Queen.
It has taken rivals like the Polo and Fiesta many generations to evolve from simple no-frills transportation to desirable premium hatchbacks, but the Micra has done that in just one model changeover, albeit with a great deal of grooming help from a certain ‘Alliance’ friend with a French accent.
You see underneath that bold and striking new outfit that easily makes this Micra the best looking car in its class are the bones of a Renault Clio. In fact they’re even built in the same French factory and yet apart from the similarity in the area around the side mirrors you’d never say they were related.
It’s a similar story inside, where Nissan has installed a dashboard of its own design - an an impressively crafted one at that. The Micra’s facia not only exudes quality vibes, but it’s quite chic too with its large contrasting centre panel finished in a course but softly-padded material and two tone seats that match the dashboard’s colour scheme. Unlike most cars in this class, it manages to avoid looking dark and sombre inside.
So, top marks to Nissan for distinguishing the Micra from its French cousin and giving it a flavour of its own that really works - particularly in that burnt orange exterior hue that got some onlookers speculating that it was a proper hot hatch.
Unfortunately the engine lets this Nissan down to some degree. And no, we’re not expecting it to be a GTI-chaser, but at this price point a little more fizz would have been welcome.
The Micra shares its 898cc three-cylinder turbopetrol with the Clio, the engine producing 66kW and 140Nm, and although the performance it offers is reasonable for an entry level car - and there is a nice little boost in that narrow power band - it still trails rivals like the Polo and Fiesta.
Yet the biggest bugbear is how laggy it is. Coaxing the Micra off the mark (at Gauteng altitudes at least) always feels like an effort and changing up a gear too quickly for the sake of driving economically can get you bogged down real quick. That said, fuel economy is not bad, our car sipping 7.4 litres per 100km in a combination of freeway and city driving.
Another thing that could count against this car in the marketplace is the lack of an automatic gearbox option. The only option at this point is a five-speed manual. Although it feels smooth enough, I didn’t enjoy the shifting action as the gear stick is simply too tall, which makes it feel more cumbersome than sporty. Honda gets this right and you should too Nissan.
On the upside, the Micra impresses with its ride quality and noise insulation - it has a refined feel to it and the road holding is neat.
There is little to fault the ergonomics and equipment is generous across the board.
The range kicks off with the Visia at R233 500, which comes with six airbags, traction control, aircon, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel and a conventional (as in non-touchscreen) two-speaker audio system with Bluetooth.
Next up is the Acenta that we tested (R257 400), and this one adds visual flavour in the form of 16-inch alloy wheels, colour coded mirrors and upgraded cabin trim, while additional gadgets include a 17.8cm touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and two extra speakers.
The range-topping Acenta plus, at R272 400, adds an ‘Energy Orange’ interior pack (with selected exterior colours), 17-inch alloy wheels and a leather-covered steering wheel.
The aforementioned infotainment system on the top two models has a modern look and feel, but lacks the satnav that you get in Renault’s version.
When it comes to practicality, the Micra has a rather big boot, but rear legroom is a little cramped and occupants will end up brushing knees with the front seatbacks.
Now that we’re on sensible topics, you might also want to consider the previous-generation Micra that soldiers on as the Micra Active - and it’s around R70 000 less expensive than this ‘premium’ new model, albeit with none of the flash.
VERDICT
As far as desirability goes, the latest Micra is pure revolution - it’s extremely stylish and well finished inside and out, and it’s impressively refined on the road. It is let down by a few pragmatic details though, such as the laggy engine and the cramped rear quarters, but these won’t necessarily be deal breakers to the Micra’s target audience. Its Clio cousin is cheaper though, just saying.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-new-micra-looks-hot-but-lacks-sizzle-17103884
And just like that the Nissan Micra has gone from being class nerd to Prom Queen.
It has taken rivals like the Polo and Fiesta many generations to evolve from simple no-frills transportation to desirable premium hatchbacks, but the Micra has done that in just one model changeover, albeit with a great deal of grooming help from a certain ‘Alliance’ friend with a French accent.
You see underneath that bold and striking new outfit that easily makes this Micra the best looking car in its class are the bones of a Renault Clio. In fact they’re even built in the same French factory and yet apart from the similarity in the area around the side mirrors you’d never say they were related.
It’s a similar story inside, where Nissan has installed a dashboard of its own design - an an impressively crafted one at that. The Micra’s facia not only exudes quality vibes, but it’s quite chic too with its large contrasting centre panel finished in a course but softly-padded material and two tone seats that match the dashboard’s colour scheme. Unlike most cars in this class, it manages to avoid looking dark and sombre inside.
So, top marks to Nissan for distinguishing the Micra from its French cousin and giving it a flavour of its own that really works - particularly in that burnt orange exterior hue that got some onlookers speculating that it was a proper hot hatch.
Unfortunately the engine lets this Nissan down to some degree. And no, we’re not expecting it to be a GTI-chaser, but at this price point a little more fizz would have been welcome.
The Micra shares its 898cc three-cylinder turbopetrol with the Clio, the engine producing 66kW and 140Nm, and although the performance it offers is reasonable for an entry level car - and there is a nice little boost in that narrow power band - it still trails rivals like the Polo and Fiesta.
Yet the biggest bugbear is how laggy it is. Coaxing the Micra off the mark (at Gauteng altitudes at least) always feels like an effort and changing up a gear too quickly for the sake of driving economically can get you bogged down real quick. That said, fuel economy is not bad, our car sipping 7.4 litres per 100km in a combination of freeway and city driving.
Another thing that could count against this car in the marketplace is the lack of an automatic gearbox option. The only option at this point is a five-speed manual. Although it feels smooth enough, I didn’t enjoy the shifting action as the gear stick is simply too tall, which makes it feel more cumbersome than sporty. Honda gets this right and you should too Nissan.
On the upside, the Micra impresses with its ride quality and noise insulation - it has a refined feel to it and the road holding is neat.
There is little to fault the ergonomics and equipment is generous across the board.
The range kicks off with the Visia at R233 500, which comes with six airbags, traction control, aircon, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel and a conventional (as in non-touchscreen) two-speaker audio system with Bluetooth.
Next up is the Acenta that we tested (R257 400), and this one adds visual flavour in the form of 16-inch alloy wheels, colour coded mirrors and upgraded cabin trim, while additional gadgets include a 17.8cm touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and two extra speakers.
The range-topping Acenta plus, at R272 400, adds an ‘Energy Orange’ interior pack (with selected exterior colours), 17-inch alloy wheels and a leather-covered steering wheel.
The aforementioned infotainment system on the top two models has a modern look and feel, but lacks the satnav that you get in Renault’s version.
When it comes to practicality, the Micra has a rather big boot, but rear legroom is a little cramped and occupants will end up brushing knees with the front seatbacks.
Now that we’re on sensible topics, you might also want to consider the previous-generation Micra that soldiers on as the Micra Active - and it’s around R70 000 less expensive than this ‘premium’ new model, albeit with none of the flash.
VERDICT
As far as desirability goes, the latest Micra is pure revolution - it’s extremely stylish and well finished inside and out, and it’s impressively refined on the road. It is let down by a few pragmatic details though, such as the laggy engine and the cramped rear quarters, but these won’t necessarily be deal breakers to the Micra’s target audience. Its Clio cousin is cheaper though, just saying.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/tested-new-micra-looks-hot-but-lacks-sizzle-17103884
FiestaST
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Juliet drives the Nissan Micra
FiestaST
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Nissan’s coolest city car gets a radical makeover by an international artist
Nissan has teamed up with a world-renowned street artist to transform the all-new Micra, which is engineered for the streets, into a striking example of modern art at The City of Gold Urban Art Festival taking place from October 7-13, 2018 in Johannesburg.
Established by graffiti and tattoo artist Rasty Knayles, who is the founder of Joburg's only gallery dedicated to street art, the Grayscale Gallery, The City of Gold Festival will take over Braamfontein for seven days and will see international street artists join their local counterparts to make our streets come alive with millions of colours.
Street art community
Nissan is pitching in to support the growing street art community by bringing Isaac Malakkai, a Spanish illustrator and street artist, who now lives in Denmark, to Joburg for the festival. Nissan will also provide a rather unique canvas for Malakkai to work his magic on – the Nissan Micra, which is all about challenging conventions in city car design, comfort and performance, so it’s a perfect fit for a cutting-edge artist whose very art-form defies convention.
With its sculpted body and strong, sharp character lines, the bold Micra is hard to ignore and the model getting the special treatment from Malakkai will be nothing short of stunning. The all-new Nissan Micra is for the original. The open-minded. The ones who rather stand out than fit in. That look for a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. What better collaboration to have than with the street-art community.
You can watch Malakkai tagging the Micra with a whole new look for the street from 12pm to 5pm at 19 Henri Street, Braamfontein on 7 October. Nissan will also be live-streaming the event on the Nissan South Africa Facebook page. Join in the fun with the hashtags #MicraXStreetArt and #MicraVSAG for the Virtual Street Art Gallery.
During the week-long festival, large walls around the inner city will be painted to give some of our worn streets an edgy new look and alongside film screenings, and exhibitions, you can join artists and local experts, Past Experiences for their daily street art and graffiti walking tours.
The festival seeks to highlight the positive aspects of this art-form and to involve the general public in creating a heightened awareness, and appreciation for it. Various events will take place at different locations in the city of Joburg.
The City of Gold Exhibition showcases the artists participating in the festival and will be open to the public until the end of October. The event will include live painting by some of the participating artists.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/WildOnWh...-makeover-by-an-international-artist-20181008
Nissan has teamed up with a world-renowned street artist to transform the all-new Micra, which is engineered for the streets, into a striking example of modern art at The City of Gold Urban Art Festival taking place from October 7-13, 2018 in Johannesburg.
Established by graffiti and tattoo artist Rasty Knayles, who is the founder of Joburg's only gallery dedicated to street art, the Grayscale Gallery, The City of Gold Festival will take over Braamfontein for seven days and will see international street artists join their local counterparts to make our streets come alive with millions of colours.
Street art community
Nissan is pitching in to support the growing street art community by bringing Isaac Malakkai, a Spanish illustrator and street artist, who now lives in Denmark, to Joburg for the festival. Nissan will also provide a rather unique canvas for Malakkai to work his magic on – the Nissan Micra, which is all about challenging conventions in city car design, comfort and performance, so it’s a perfect fit for a cutting-edge artist whose very art-form defies convention.
With its sculpted body and strong, sharp character lines, the bold Micra is hard to ignore and the model getting the special treatment from Malakkai will be nothing short of stunning. The all-new Nissan Micra is for the original. The open-minded. The ones who rather stand out than fit in. That look for a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo. What better collaboration to have than with the street-art community.
You can watch Malakkai tagging the Micra with a whole new look for the street from 12pm to 5pm at 19 Henri Street, Braamfontein on 7 October. Nissan will also be live-streaming the event on the Nissan South Africa Facebook page. Join in the fun with the hashtags #MicraXStreetArt and #MicraVSAG for the Virtual Street Art Gallery.
During the week-long festival, large walls around the inner city will be painted to give some of our worn streets an edgy new look and alongside film screenings, and exhibitions, you can join artists and local experts, Past Experiences for their daily street art and graffiti walking tours.
The festival seeks to highlight the positive aspects of this art-form and to involve the general public in creating a heightened awareness, and appreciation for it. Various events will take place at different locations in the city of Joburg.
The City of Gold Exhibition showcases the artists participating in the festival and will be open to the public until the end of October. The event will include live painting by some of the participating artists.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/WildOnWh...-makeover-by-an-international-artist-20181008
shooter69
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Week 2 with this car. What a car!
FiestaST
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Give the deeds.
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How many sold in November ?
I don't see the value , except for the design looking flash maybe, otherwise , no. Think Clio, Polo , etc...
I don't see the value , except for the design looking flash maybe, otherwise , no. Think Clio, Polo , etc...
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In November 348 Micras were sold and 139 Micra 5 were sold. Presumably the former is also known as the Micra Active.
How many were bought by car rental companies is not disclosed.
NeonNinja
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You'd buy this over the Polo if you live in a relatively dangerous area.
FiestaST
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No official word. Nissan is seriously missing the boat with this 1 engine, 1 tranny option only that is offered in SA. There needs to be an auto option, a diesel option would be good & perhaps a slightly more peppy turbopetrol engine option.
Hemi300c
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Agreed and thanks
shooter69
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Well I moved a lot further from work. The Thar as fun as it was are not built for a long daily commute and after the recent fuel price increases and the short service intervals(10k) it also got too expensive expensive.
So went to get trade in quotes on a couple of hatchbacks. Nissan was the only one will to settle the Thar without adding to the purchase price of the new car. So I basically got the best deal from them. So I looked at the Micra since it has a 6 yr/150 000km warranty and 3yr/90 000km service plan(which I increased to 5yrs).
Test drove it and fell in love. Then decided to do the deal. Like I said. 2 weeks in and I am loving it.
Really really light on fuel. Had brilliant services for Droomers Nissan so far. The car is good looking. lots of nice tech inside including android auto. I am not sure if the other models come with Android auto but the Acenta plus do. Holds really nicely on the highway. Eats up our bad roads. Seats are really nice. The interior has this orange leather trim. Freaking cool.
I might just enjoy the car a lot more then anyone else would since I came from the Mahindra Thar that was as basic as you can get. I loved it, don't get me wrong there. I had some really awesome adventures with that Mahindra. It is just not satisfying my needs now.
I have done lots of research and found that the Micra is actually built with the same 900cc engine that is in the clio and is also sitting on the same chassis. heck, I parked next to a clio and saw I had exactly the same wheels as well. Everything else looks different though. A specially the interior.
The pic below was last saturday where I set the cruise control at 100km/h. After a couple of minutes the usage came down from 5.9L/100km(this is my avg) to 5.1L/100km.
FiestaST
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Thanks for that comprehensive deeds.