Underpinning those svelte looks is a heavily updated version of the last Micra’s architecture. Improvements come in the steering system borrowed from the Qashqai and the rear suspension has been heavily beefed up, for a stiffer response from the beam axle.
Choose from a trio of engines at launch:
0.9 Three-cylinder turbocharged petrol, 89bhp, 110lb ft ( on overboost)
1.0 Three-cylinder naturally aspirated, 72bhp, 70lb ft
1.5 Four-cylinder turbodiesel, 89bhp, 162lb ft
All drive the front wheels and come with a slick five-speed manual transmission only at launch; Nissan is developing a CVT auto, like before, but has declined a DCT twin-clutch box from partner Renault.
