Nissan Micra Review

Japanese auto major Nissan has launched its most-awaited premium hatchback model Nissan Micra in the Indian market on 14th July, 2010. Nissan has recently set-up its manufacturing plant at Chennai under a joint venture with Renault with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore. This new manufacturing plant has been set up with a capacity to produce 4 lacs unit of car per year but Nissan will initially produce only two lacs unit of cars.









Nissan Micra is known as Nissan March in the Japanese market but it's Indian version is christened as Nissan Micra. The company official said that Nissan plans to launch seven new models from its product portfolio in the Indian market by next four to five years.

Nissan Micra was launched in the Indian market with 3 petrol engine variants, with 5 speed manual transmission- initially. The petrol version of Nissan Micra is introduced with a 1.2L, 1198cc, DOHC, 12 valve, 3 cylinder engine that produces 76PS of top power at 6000 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm via five speed manual gearbox. The Nissan Micra petrol variants are: Nissan Micra XE, Nissan Micra XL and Nissan Micra XV.

The company has added a diesel version of the Nissan Micra in India which is powered by a 1.5 litre, SOHC, 8 valve, 4 cylinder common rail diesel engine that is capable of producing top power of 64 PS at 4000 rpm and generating maximum torque of 160 Nm at 2000 rpm via five speed manual gearbox. The diesel engine is more powerful than its petrol version. The Nissan Micra Diesel is offered with two variants i.e. XV and XV Premium.

Nissan Micra is an excellent combination of new generation cutting edge technology, exceptional designs and advanced features. Nissan sees potential in the small hatchback segment auto market and the company has thus decided to launch number of new models in Indian market that will include Nissan Murano in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan ULC and Nissan Pixo. Nissan Micra petrol is priced within the range of Rs 3.98 lacs to 5.28 lacs.

Nissan Micra is packed with advanced features as standard that generally available in premium sedan model including safety measures. The stylish designed black and greige interiors with super cool dashboard and advanced instrument panel makes it stylish car. The incorporation of the ‘V-platform’ is one major factor contributing to the car's improved impact safety. The Nissan Micra is designed to absorb the forces of a frontal impact, owing to the sophisticated crumple zones, while maintaining cabin integrity due to its highly reinforced body shell. All variants including the entry level (XE) are equipped with driver airbag. The advanced safety features of Nissan Micra includes Dual Front Airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Brake Assist (BA), engine immobilizer, front fog lamps, security alarm and many more advanced safety features.