Nissan Micra Hatchback (03-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 01 May 2009
The Nissan Micra set a new standard for small cars when it was launched in early 2003, and it's still one of the best around today. The looks may not be to everyone's taste but it's well equipped, cheap to run and there are some neat features available (like keyless entry). It's cracking value too - whether you're buying new or used while light steering and good visibility make it easy to drive and park. All the engines are economical, especially the dCi models which can average more than 60mpg and the Micra makes a surprisingly good long distance car. It may not have the youthful image of rivals like the Mazda 2 or Ford Fiesta but it's still a good small car that's hassle-free and affordable to own.
4 out of 5

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Three and five-door Micra hatchbacks are available in five trim levels although over the years the names have changed so the line-up is quite confusing. Originally there was E, S, SE, SX, SVE but this changed to Initia, Spirita, Sport and 160SR (briefly called Sport SR) and now the current line-up is Visia, Acenta, Tekna, 160SR and Active Luxury. On top of this there are plenty of special edition models too such as Urbis, Activ red and Activ Black. All models have electric power steering, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, front electric windows, front map reading lights, remote central locking with anti-hijack feature, anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, driver and passenger airbags, three 3-point rear seatbelts, Isofix child seat mounting points, electric rear tailgate release, pollen filter and a single CD stereo with four speakers.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
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