For the city and the whole world: New Nissan Micra in the test Fourth-generation small car starts as a 80-horsepower gasoline engine

Since 1983, offers small cars under the name Nissan Micra. 5.65 million vehicles were sold since the series, only three million of them in Europe.

On these figures, the Japanese manufacturer wants to continue with the fourth edition of the Micra. As a so-called “world car”, he will in future be offered in at least 160 countries. We have in the Copenhagen European version has been thoroughly examined.

Longer and wider, but lower
Smart design, plenty of space and light weight – those were the objectives in the development of new so-called V-platform, which builds on the Micra. Compared to its predecessor, the new Micra has indeed grown, but also a little less brave and smart. In length (plus 61 millimeters) and width (15 millimeter) of small cars has risen, in the amount it has shrunk to two centimeters. But the trick with a rounder body shape of the previous model was inspired at least in part: The roof now runs precisely, but the upper window line is drawn when a new dome-like.

Lots of headroom in the rear

The longer drawn back roof section allows the passengers in the rear seats surprising amount of headroom. For the legs in the back of a small car is obviously not too much space, as well as the Micra is no exception. The interior is decorated rather objective. On the dashboard are highlighted on the round air vents. On fancy gimmicks design is otherwise waived Fortunately, what benefits the uncomplicated operation. Depending on trim level and features like automatic climate control, cruise control and navigation system are also available.The 265-liter trunk can be increased in two stages.If one of the rear seat backs, however, remains a significant step in the cargo floor. It disappears by the complete seat unit also folds forward – then hold up to 1132 liters of luggage into the compartment.

Three instead of four cylinders

To start the Micra will initially be only one engine type to have. The 1.2-liter gasoline engine as in the previous 80 PS content, but now with three instead of four cylinders. 110 Newton meters of torque, 13.7 seconds to accelerate to 100 km and 170 km / h top speed figures reveal that there is no dynamic at the start. But that will not be any of the Micra.But even in urban areas and cozy cross-country trip he shows motorized properly.

For the city, we recommend the CVT

The standard five-speed gearbox is notchy something. Who is traveling mostly in the city should, therefore, the choice of CVT automatic transmission should be considered. This ensures their continuous translation during stop-and-go traffic for very comfortable moving forward. With sometimes only 1,000 to 1,500 rpm it is also pleasantly quiet road. Only at full speed then affects the hard loud roar of engines. While the handset is content according to the manufacturer with exactly five liters of premium, needs the 0.4 liter version with CVT but more fuel.

2011 follows economical gasoline engine compressor

At a diesel Nissan Micra deliberately dispensed with, since the spring of 2011, a further variant of gasoline take the part of the fuel saver. Its 1.2-liter engine is also charged by a compressor which has a direct and is combined with a start-stop system.With manual transmission to the 98-hp version only consume four liters of fuel and emit only 95 grams of CO2. For this the most economical and cleanest gasoline Micra would be at all.

Handy and versatile

3.78 meters short of the Micra is designed primarily as a city car and turns in the urban environment as a handy, nimble runabout. Highlight is about the small turning circle of only nine yards. The chassis is designed for the European Micra version tailored to the local needs and presents a total daily use.Shocks are quite coarse, however, transferred directly to the passengers.

“Park Guide” helps to find a parking space

As a particularly useful option is the “Park Guide” advertised. If one looks a parking space, can be this wizard to enable either the left or right side.Recognize at speeds below 25 km / h then sensors, whether a parking space big enough for the vehicle.A distinction between the Park Guide “OK”, “difficult” and “unwise”. But in contrast to the parking assistants from VW, which then automatically takes over the steering, must take the Micra drivers complete the subsequent parking for themselves what makes the park guide is not essential in our eyes.

As standard with ESP

The Micra comes in late November 2010 at the dealership and is offered in three trim levels. The base model has as standard Visia ESP, six airbags, three headrests in the back seat and 14-inch wheels. The door handles and mirror housings are painted in unpainted plastic. The Micra Acenta has 15-inch wheels, color-keyed door handles, mirror housings and bumper guards. In addition, an automatic climate control, cruise control, a CD radio and a Bluetooth hands-free on board. The top version Tekna also has a navigation system, fog lamps, a large information display and a keyless entry and start system.

Cheaper than before

With € 10 740 is the starting price for the Micra less than € 2,000 for a three-door VW Polo with 70-horsepower gasoline engine. Micra Acenta for at least 13 240 € are due, the Tekna is to have from 15 440 €. Thus, the base prices fall below the same period 480-1120 € than for the corresponding previous models with three doors.The new Micra is now only offered as a five-door hatchback. The exact prices for individual equipment details, Nissan announced soon. (Mn)

Nissan Micra positioned as a city car and is doing the absolutely right: Cities turns out the little Japanese as a straightforward, robust and handy runabout. In terms of body design, we would have liked the new Micra, though slightly more of the cleverness of its predecessor. But already now we wait eagerly for the economical three-cylinder compressor, comes in the spring of 2011.

Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta

Motor and drive

Otto-line engine
3 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1,198 cc
max. Power: 59 kW (80 hp) at 6,000 r /
max. Torque: 110 Nm at 4,000 r /
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission

Landing gear
Front track: 1,470 mm
Rear track: 1,475 mm
Front Suspension: Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
Suspension Rear: torsion beam axle with coil springs
Front brakes: ventilated disc brakes
Rear brakes: drum brakes
Turning radius: 9.0 m
Wheels and Tyres front: 175/60 ​​R 15 5.5J x 15
Rear wheels and tires: 175/60 ​​R 15 5.5J x 15
Steering: Rack and pinion steering with speed-sensitive electric power assist.

Dimensions and weights
Length: 3,780 mm
Width: 1,675 mm
Height: 1,520 mm
Wheelbase: 2,450 mm
Empty weight: 980 kg
Payload: 415 kg
Luggage capacity: 265-1132 liters
Fuel tank capacity: 41 liters

Readings

Maximum speed: 170 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 13.7 sec
Total consumption: 5.0 liters per 100 km
Fuel consumption: city: 6.1 liters per 100 km
Extra-urban consumption: 4.3 liters per 100 km
CO2 emissions: 115 g / km
Fuel type: Super
Emission class: € 5