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AUGUST 7-13 | 2015
NISSAN MICRA: It looks good and has great fuel economy.
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AS much as a small 1.2-litre threecylinder hatchback could be considered aggressive, the new Micra is more so, according to Nissan. The city runabout has “a new style that delivers a stronger, more assertive and dynamic look”, its maker opines. With almost seven million sales under its belt in more than 30 years, the Nissan small car now checks in with a long list of upgrades, including revised spec levels, a new look and a slew of technical innovations. The Micra, known as Nissan March in some countries, is built in four centres around the world and sold globally. All cars coming to Australia are made in India.
By DEREK OGDEN Nissan Micra ST manual hits the market at $13,490, plus on-road costs, an automatic version ups the price to $15,290, while the Ti comes in automatic only for $16,990. Nissan made the ST auto available for our week’s road test. The smallest Nissan in Australia has come in for some big changes with more than 50 per cent new body panels. It now features the Nissan ‘V-Motion’ front grille, delivering a stronger, more distinctive and dynamic look. This frontal shape was introduced in the
SUV and 4WD Nissans, yet looks good on this passenger car. In addition, the latest Micra sports a new bonnet, front guards, restyled front and rear bumper, new headlights and rear lamps as well as new-design wheels. Micra Ti grade enjoys 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights and auto headlights. Inside, the surroundings are of a higher standard than previously, with trim and VXUIDFH ² QLVKHV EHLQJ JLYHQ D TXDOLW\ look and feel. All variants feature a new centre cluster, updated dashboard instrumentation and seat trim. Power windows are now standard.
The top grade 2015 Micra Ti takes the 5.8-inch touch screen satellite navigation, reverse camera and LED rear lights. Auxiliary port and Bluetooth phone system with audio streaming are now standard. The 2015 Micra retains the 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol unit producing 56 NLORZDWWV RI SRZHU DQG 1P RI WRUTXH Nissan rates fuel economy on the combined urban / highway cycle at 5.9 OLWUHV SHU NLORPHWUHV IRU WKH ² YH speed manual transmission grade and 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres for the fourspeed automatics. Cruise control is standard.
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