Nissan Micra (93-02) - Review

Review by Parkers on
British-built Micra has 16-valve engines for good performance and reasonable refinement. Its tall body makes good use of interior space. Add in above-average reliability and fuel economy, plus the fact it's nice to drive, and Micra is a top used supermini choice. Revised models from 1998 are safer than the original, have standard power steering and are becoming more affordable. Latest generation cars from mid-2000 have uprated engines and feel livelier to drive.
2.5 out of 5

Equipment

Three and five-door hatchbacks have specifications to suit most tastes. Basic Equation and S models have a radio cassette player and driver’s airbag (from 1996). The range-topping SE+, added in July 2000, has ABS, air conditioning and optional side airbags. Sport and Sport+ are the closest to a ‘hot hatch’ that Micra gets; their performance is modest, but they look the part with alloy wheels, body-colour trim and special upholstery.

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Equipment

Key:

Standard item

Optional item

  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Manual sunroof
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
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