Nissan Micra 2018 is primarily an updated version of the hatchback, which gets additional comfort and safety features. There are no changes to the exterior and interior styling. It also retains the sa . . .
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Nissan Micra 2018 is primarily an updated version of the hatchback, which gets additional comfort and safety features. There are no changes to the exterior and interior styling. It also retains the same mechanical set-up, which means that it continues featuring the same petrol as well as diesel engines. Transmission choices have also been retained. The Nissan Micra variants include XL and XV trims in manual and CVT options. With the addition of new features, the Nissan Micra price in India receives a slight bump.
Nissan Micra Exterior
As mentioned above, the new Nissan Micra exterior has not received any change, save for the new integrated turn indicators on the outside rear view mirrors and a rear spoiler on the top-spec petrol-CVT variant. Apart from these changes, the hatchback retains all the styling elements from the preceding model. It gets auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and other external features offered with the previous model.
Nissan Micra Interior
Just like exterior, the cabin too remains unchanged with no styling update. Although Nissan Micra interiors continue to feature auto climate control, steering-mounted controls, etc. The top-spec XV trim packs a new 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with MirrorLink, though it misses out on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Nissan Micra Engine & Transmission
The Nissan Micra specifications remain unchanged. That said, the hatchback continues to derive power from the 1.2-litre petrol engine with maximum power output of 76 bhp against peak torque of 104 Nm. Diesel variants, on the other hand, come equipped with a 1.5-litre oil burner with 63 bhp and 160 Nm peak torque. It gets a standard five-speed manual gearbox along with an optional CVT.
Nissan Micra Mileage
Powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine, the Nissan Micra mileage is rated at 19.34 km/l as per the tests done by the ARAI. The more frugal diesel-powered Micra, on the other hand, is claimed to return an impressive fuel economy of 23.08 km/l, which is around 4 km/l more than the petrol version.
Nissan Micra Braking and Safety
The new Nissan Micra features ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum units at the back. Safety features on the Nissan Micra 2018 include standard dual frontal airbags, driver’s seat belt warning indicator, standard rear parking sensors and speed warning.
Nissan Micra Performance and Handling
On the performance front, the Nissan Micra 2018 specifications notice no change as it continues to feature the same petrol and diesel engines as the preceding model. Similarly, there is no change in the transmission options and hence there is no change in its handling as well.
What do we think about Nissan Micra?
The tweaks to 2018 Nissan Micra are strictly restricted to features update. While the dual airbags are now standard across the range, the ABS and EBD are missing in the base trim. Overall, it is now a better package than before.
Nissan Micra Competitors
In the B segment, Nissan Micra 2018 competes with models including Maruti Suzuki Swift, new Honda Jazz, Hyundai Elite i20 and the likes.
