2017 Nissan Micra
The first test mules of the next
generation Nissan Micra have been spotted up-close in Spain. It is expected to
arrive on the European market in late 2016/early 2017, and will be manufactured
at Renault’s Flins plant in France. The global premiere of the 2017 Nissan
Micra will be held at the Paris Motor Show this October, it is reported.
As expected, the camouflage covers an
exterior design that draws heavy inspiration from the Nissan Sway concept
unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The test mule is characterised by a
narrow snout, sharp creases along the side panels, a sloping roofline, a rear
spoiler, and rear door handles integrated into the C-pillars. The design would
be more suited for the European market with a better quality interior.
The next gen Nissan Micra will be based
on the Renault-Nissan CMF platform (likely CMF-B), which will target to make
the Micra lighter yet more rigid than the current V Platform. Its engine lineup
could include a downsized 0.9-liter TCe turbocharged petrol, mated to manual
and automatic transmissions.
As for the Indian market, Nissan will
introduce a new Micra in the future which will be exported to the Africa and
Middle East region.
