Why would you report to the Nissan dealer if the new Micra is technically equal to the electric Renault 5? The Japanese have not even made any effort to give the Micra a different character than that R5. Furthermore, you have to look twice to see that more has happened to the appearance than a set of other headlights. Oh, and then the Nissan is also more expensive than the original. We board that new Nissan Micra and find out.
Does the Nissan Micra also come up with gasoline engines again?
Good news for lovers of the Nissan Micra: After two years of absence, the compact hatchback is back in the Nissan program. But from now on only electric. A petrol version does not come. That is not even possible, the new Micra is identical to the new Renault 5 subcutaneously and therefore also shares its EVs specially developed AMPR platform. According to Nissan, the fact that there is no gasoline alternative is a conscious choice: the focus is on EVs. For a combustion engine you have to be in this segment within the Alliance at Renault. In addition to the electric R5, they also simply have the Clio, of which the newest generation made his debut last week.
A filling cap is something from the past. The Nissan Micra is now only there with a load connection.
Does Nissan borrow Renault just as easily as Mitsubishi?
As a car manufacturer, of course, you are a thief of your own wallet when you are not trying to take advantage of scale advantage and therefore use as much common technology as possible. But at Nissan – in the design studio in London – they tackled the business slightly differently than Clubmate Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi sticks his logo on a clio without G1ene and then calls it Colt. The Micra, on the other hand, is its own design. Although within limits: and Profil the Micra is very similar to the R5, the proportions are the same. Anyone who gets close, however, sees that more has happened than a set of other rear lights and headlights drawing (which, incidentally, have a round silhouette, reminiscent of the striking third generation Micra from 2003). There is no piece of sheet metal the same.
Not only the headlights and rear lights are different, the Micra does not share any piece of sheet metal with the Renault 5 on the outside.
How much space does the Nissan Micra offer?
When we open the door, we see that the interior of the Micra is almost the same as that of the R5. That means that even with an above -average length in the front you have enough headroom. You will soon sit with your legs in a sharp angle. Although the chair – with a fairly short seat – can be back far enough, the steering wheel does not go axially that far. Just like in the Renault, it is a lot tighter, that is more the place for child seats or a weekend bag. Although you can of course also store that bag in the 326 liters of measuring trunk. There is no frunk, under the hood all the space is taken by the drive technology. The charging cable must therefore be in the back.
As an adult you have little to look for in the back seat, we know more compact EVs.
How is the operation?
The cockpit is also the same as that of the R5 and there is little wrong with that. That means in the Micra that the multimedia system is also running on Android Automotive, a platform that requires little getting used to. Nice that Nissan also chose to operate the air conditioning with a row of physical buttons. Also taken from Renault is the possibility to activate all your preferred settings via the My Safety Perso function with one button, including switching off the speed warning. On the steering wheel and on the steering column it is full of buttons and levers, it looks impressive. No worries, in practice it all turns out to be easy to operate. Behind the wheel, we see switching fl forces with which you control the degree of slowing down on the engine. The Renault 5 does not (yet) have them, there you can only switch from D to B by giving the gear lever down an extra tap. A lever in the Nissan, just like with Renault, requires attention: if you are just a little too impatient – for example, with just as fast maneuver – he does not switch from D to R (or vice versa).
There is little to criticize on the cockpit, a retrospective. The multimedia system works on Android Automotive, there are also plenty of physical buttons and switches.
What drive variants are there?
The Micra is available with two engine power: 122 hp and 150 hp. In the first case you have a 40-kw battery pack with which you should be able to get 317 km far according to WLTP. In combination with the potent engine you get a 52-kh battery pack, good for a range of 416 km. Both versions have an 11-KW alternating current board loader. With the direct current speed charger, the 40-kw battery can handle a load capacity of 80 kW, while the 52-kw battery peaks at 100 kW. They are not groundbreaking numbers, but for a car like the Micra, which is especially devised for urban traffic, it is fine.
You can choose from two battery and power variants.
How does the Micra react to the pedals?
We make our first Micra kilometers with the 150 hp version. With that engine we come along nice and smooth with the traffic and also on the highway there is still plenty of elasticity, where the electric motor in the background zooms peacefully. One-Pedal-Drive works great in built-up areas and in traffic jams, at pace we prefer to fringes a few positions the other way; Otherwise the car inhibits just a little too violently on the engine if you lift the accelerator pedal something. The transition from regenerative to mechanical braking goes unnoticed through the well -dosing brake pedal.
Nissan gives the Micra flippers behind the wheel with which you can control the degree of braking on the engine. The Renault 5 does not have that.
Will there also be a 95-HP version just like the R5?
The Renault 5 is also available with a 95-HP engine in combination with the 40-kw battery pack that you can only load with 11 kW to the alternating current loading post. That basic version does not come from the Micra. At Nissan they say that they will soon also come up with an electric A-segmenter, which means that a 95-hp version of the Micra is not necessary. That Renault also gets that A-segmenter in the form of the Twingo, she seems to miss that at Nissan.
Based on the new Renault Twingo you can also expect an A-segmenter from Nissan.
How does the Nissan Micra drive?
Just like the R5, the Micra has an adult chassis with before McPherson ferries and behind a multilink-wheel suspension. The latter is remarkable in this segment, because it is not the cheapest construction. We usually see simpler and therefore cheaper solutions with these types of compacts. However, the Multilink construction has its effect. Just like the construction, the chassis tuning is also taken directly from the Renault 5; It was not decided to give the cars its own character, for example one more smoother and the other a bit stiffer. The chassis therefore makes a balanced impression, with a nice mix of dynamics and comfort, the car goes nicely stable over the asphalt, while it also takes a bumpy clinker road without any problems.
Nissan has not changed anything about the chassis, so the Micra drives just as nice as the Renault 5.
The Micra is more expensive than the R5, what about that?
The 95-HP version left out, Renault offers the R5 slightly cheaper than Nissan de Micra. The difference lies in a richer standard equipment; In any case, Nissan does not offer any of the three equipment levels options, while Renault does have a number of option packages on offer. Nissan also gives a five -year warranty on the Micra, while Renault already stops after two years. You pay something extra for that. Incidentally, you can even get a ten -year warranty in a number of countries, provided you have the car maintained by the dealer. There are no plans for that in the Netherlands yet.
Why would you go to the nissan dealer if the new micra is technically the same as the electric Renault 5? The Japanese Haven just Bothered to Give the Micra A Different Character Than The R5. Furthermore, you have to look twice to see that more has leg done to the exterior than a set of different headlights. Oh, and the nissan is also more Expective than the original. We get in that new nissan micra and find out.
Will the Nissan Micra also Come with Petrol Engines Again?
Good News for Nissan Micra Enthusiasts: After Two Years of Absence, The Compact Hatchback is back in the Nissan Range. But from now on -only electric. There will be no petrol version. That is not even Possible, The New Micra is technically identical to the new Renault 5 and Therefore also Shares its ampr platform special developed for EVS. Accordance to Nissan, the fact that there is no petrol alternative is a conscious choice: the focus is on evs. For a combustion engine in this segment, you have to be with renault within the alliance. In Addition to the Electric R5, They also have the clio, the latest Generation of which Debuted Last Week.
A Fuel Cap is a thing of the past. From now on, The Nissan Micra Will Only Bevaillable with a Charging Connection.
Does Nissan Borrow from Renault as Easily AS Mitsubishi?
Of course, as a car manufacturer, you are robbing your own wallet if you don’t try to take advantage of economies of scale and therefore use as much common technology as possible. But at Nissan – In The Design Studio in London – they approached things Slightly Differently Than Club Member Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi Simply Sticks its logo on a clio and calls it Colt. The Micra, on the other hand, is its own design. Albeit Within Limits: In Profile the Micra Strongly Resembles the R5, The Proportions Are The Same. However, Anyone Who Comes Close Will See That More Has Been Done Than Drawing A Set of Different Rear Lights and Headlights (which Incidentally Have A Round Silhouette Reminiscent of the Striking Third Generation Micra From 2003). No piece of sheet metal is the same.
Not only are the headlights and rear lights different, the micra does not share a single piece of sheet metal with the renault 5 on the outside.
How much space does the nissan micra sacrifice?
When we open the door, we see the interior of the micra is Almost Identical to that of the R5. This mean that just with an above-cover height you have enough headroom in the front. However, you quickly sit with your legs at a Sharp angle. The Seat – With A Fairly Short Seat – Can Be Moved Far Enough Back, But The Steering Wheel Does Not Move Axiaxy As Far. In The Back, Just Like in the Renault, It is a lot Tighter, that is more the place for child seats or a weekend bag. Of course, you can also Easily Store that bag in the 326 liters of trunk. There is no frunk, all the space under the hood is tasks up by the drive technology. The Charging Cable Must Therefore Be In The Back.
As an adult you have little to look for in the back seat, we know more spacious compact evs.
How is the operation?
The cockpit is also the same as that of the r5 and there is little wrong with that. In The Micra This Means That The Multimedia System also Runs on Android Automotive, A Platform That Requires Little Getting Used To. It is nice that nissan has also chosen to operate the air conditioning with a row of physical buttons. Also tasks about from Renault is The Possibility to Activate All Your Preferred Settings with One button via the My Safety Perso Function, Including Switching Off The Speed Warning. The Steering Wheel and Steering Column Are Full Of Buttons And Levers, It Looks Impressive. Don’t worry, in practice it all turns out to be easy to operate. Behind the wheel we also see shift paddles with which you regulate the degree of Braking on the Engine. The Renault 5 Does Not (Yet) have them, you can only switch from d to b by giving the gear liver an extra tap down. A Lever that, just like at Renault, Demands Attention in the Nissan: If you are just a little tooo impatient – for example when maneuvering quickly – it does not switch from d to r (or vice versa).
There is little to criticize about the cockpit, an overview. The Multimedia System Works on Android Automotive, And There Are Still Plenty of Physical Buttons and Switches.
Which drive variants are available?
The Micra is available with Two Engine Powers: 122 HP and 150 HP. In the first case you have a 40 kWh battery pack with which you should be able to travel 317 km Accordance to wltp. In combination with the more potent engine you get a 52 kWh battery pack, good for a range or 416 km. Both Versions Have An 11 KW Alternating Current on-board Charger. At the Direct Current Fast Charger, the 40 kWh Battery can handle a charging capacity of 80 kW, while the 52 kWh battery peaks at 100 kW. These are not groundbreaking figures, but for a car like the micra, which is mainly intended for urban traffic, it is more than fine.
You have the choice of two battery and power variants.
How does the micra respond to the pedals?
We drive our first micra kilometers with the 150 HP version. With that engine we can keep up with traffic nicely and there is also Enough Elasticity on the Highway, with the electric motor Humming Peacefully in the background. One-Pedal-Drive Works Great in Built-Up Areas and in Traffic Jams, at Tempo We Prefer to Flip a Few Positions the Other Way; Otherwise the Car Brakes Just a Little Too Hard on the Engine If You Lift the Accelerator Pedal Slightly. The Transition from Regenerative to Mechanical Braking Takes Place Unnoticed via the easy-to-dose Brake Pedal.
Nissan Gives the Micra Flippers Beind the Wheel with which you can regulate the degree of Braking on the Engine. The Renault 5 does not have that.
Will there also be a 95 hp version just like the r5?
The Renault 5 is also available with A 95 HP Engine in Combination with the 40 kWh Battery Pack that you can only charge at the 11 kW AC Charging Station. That basic version is not available from the micra. At Nissan they say that they will soon be coming with an electric a-segmenter, so a 95 hp version of the micra is not necessary. That renault also gets that a-segmenter in the form of the twingo, that seems to escape them at nissan for a moment.
Based on the New Renault Twingo You Can also Expect An A-Segmenter from Nissan.
How does the Nissan Micra Drive?
Like the R5, the Micra Has a Mature Chassis with McPherson Struts at the Front and a Multilink Rear Suspension. The latter is remarkable in this segment, as it is not the cheapest construction. Usually we see simpler and therefore cheaper solutions with this type of compacts. However, The Multilink Construction has its effect. Just Like the Construction, The Chassis Tuning is also tasks Directly from the Renault 5; It has not leg chosen to give the cars their own character, for example one a bit smoothher and the other a bit stiffer. The Chassis Therefore Makes A Balanced Impression, With A Nice Mix of Dynamics And Comfort The Car Goes Nicely Stable Over The Asphalt, While It also Takes A Bumpy Cobblestone Road Without Any Problems.
Nissan has not changed anything on the chassis, which is why the micra drives just as nicely as the renault 5.
The Micra Is More Expective Than The R5, How Come?
Leaving the 95 HP Version aside, Renault Offers The R5 Slightly Cheaper Than Nissan the Micra. The Difference Lies in a Richer Standard Equipment; In any case, nissan does not offer options with any of the three equipment levels, while renault does sacrifice a number of option packages. Furthermore, Nissan Gives A Five-Year Warranty on the Micra, While That Stops at Renault After Two Years. You pay something extra for that. Incidentally, you can just get a ten-year warranty in a number of country, provid you have the car mostoneed by the dealer. There are no plans for this in the Netherlands for the time being.