Nissan Micra C+C (05-09) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 01 May 2009
There's no shortage of small convertibles on the market, but while the Micra C+C may not be the sportiest choice, it still has a lot going for it. Well built, comfortable and affordable to run, it's a drop top that appeals to the head as well as the heart. It does lose some of the cuteness of the standard Micra hatchback, but it's as easy to drive and features the same neatly laid out interior. Although it has four-seats, the rear two are only useful as extra luggage space, but the boot is surprisingly large. The electrically-folding roof is all glass - giving the interior an airy feel - and takes around 20 seconds to retract. There are just two engine choices though and no diesel is available.
3 out of 5

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Running costs

Like the Micra hatchback, the C+C version is cheap to run. The extra weight of the folding roof does increase fuel consumption a little, but it's still frugal, managing more than 40mpg. Nissan servicing is reasonably priced while insurance is low - between groups five and seven.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 12,500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£120.00 - £195.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3 out of 5

Green credentials

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    134
  • F
  • G
  • H
    175
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Micra C+C is a fairly environmentally friendly choice for green buyers. With an average of 164g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are relatively low for a small convertible. The 1.4-litre emits 158g/km of CO2 and returns 43mpg but the 1.6-litre is only fractionally worse, putting out 159g/km of CO2 and averaging 42mpg.

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