Nissan Micra Hatchback (10 on) - Review

Review by Simon McBride on 17 September 2010

Last Updated: 15 March 2012

The fourth-generation Nissan Micra, with its low purchase price, group 3 insurance and excellent fuel economy should be an ideal buy for those on a budget who want something a little more left-field than the default, yet more expensive Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa. The previous incarnations have all satisfied the needs of those who want nothing more than a small reliable car to potter around town. It is fair to say that the Micra, in all its guises, has been a hit with the UK market but can this latest offering continue to keep the British small car buyers happy? In 2011 Nissan added the 1.2-litre petrol powered DIG-S (Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharged) Micra to the range to shake up the sector with its super low emissions. Read on to find out.

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Low quality, interior, poor handling, noisy CVT gearbox

Driving & Performance

Performance

2 out of 5
"Nissan has confirmed that only one petrol engine will be available: a 79bhp three-cylinder 1.2-litre..."
Handling

2.5 out of 5
"This is a city car and that is where the Micra should remain. It is never going to compete with the..."

Comfort

Comfort

3 out of 5
"The seating in the Micra is comfortable and that takes the strain out of long journeys unlike many..."
Practicality

3 out of 5
"In the city car class the Micra performs well against rivals. The Nissan has 265 litres of luggage..."
Equipment

2.5 out of 5
"There are three trim levels on the Micra: Visia, Acenta and Tekna. Visia includes ESP, six airbags,..."
Behind the wheel

2 out of 5
"The Micra has been let down when it comes to its interior. The plastics are cheap and look dated. It..."

Costs

Running costs

3.5 out of 5
"Our original pick was the 1.2-litre with a manual gearbox because it averages 56.5mpg on the..."
Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
"This is where the Micra achieves a better score. The three-cylinder enignes are low CO2 emitters,..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3.5 out of 5
"Standard safety equipment includes the braking system that features discs at the front and drums..."
Reliability

3 out of 5
"Nissan has a good reliability record but the previous generation suffered from a few power steering..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The Micra is competitively priced and has a good level of kit. It's a popular car in the UK and this..."
Buying used

2.5 out of 5
"Go for the Acenta trim level: there should be plenty around because this will be the best-selling..."
Selling

2.5 out of 5
"The Nissan has been a sought-after car for first-time buyers and this is sure to be the same as the..."