Nissan is launching the all-new Micra supermini in
the UK. UK
customers will be able to choose between three powertrains, an entry-level 70 hp
1.0-litre petrol followed by a turbocharged three-cylinder 88 hp 0.9-litre
petrol and a 1.5-litre turbodiesel with 88 hp.
The 0.9-litre petrol model can return a combined 64.2 mpg
UK (4.4 lt/100km) and 99 g/km of CO2 emissions but the efficiency champion of the
range is the 1.5-litre diesel model with its combined 85 mpg UK (3.2 lt/100km)
and 85 g/km of CO2 emissions.
The new Micra also offers more space than its
predecessor, thanks to its bigger dimensions, including a longer by 75 mm
wheelbase, but Nissan also wanted to give its new supermini a more dynamic
character on the road, increasing its width by 78 mm and decreasing its height
by 55 mm.
The new Nissan Micra also features a wide range of
the latest active safety technologies, including Intelligent Lane Intervention,
Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Around View
Monitor and Blind Spot Warning among others.
Five trim levels will be offered: Visia, Visia+,
Acenta, N-Connecta and the range-topping Tekna while Nissan will also offer an
extensive personalisation program for the Micra for both the exterior and the
interior of the new model.
Pricing for the new Nissan Micra will be announced
on April 1st.