Nissan unveils the new Micra, now fully electric and more technological than ever.

Nissan has unveiled the sixth generation of the Micra, its B-segment utility vehicle, with which it hopes to conquer the European market. With this goal, Nissan has attempted to repeat the successful formula that worked for it in the past, with an elegant body reminiscent of the third-generation Micra, which was on sale from 2002 to 2010 and was the last major model. hit Japanese trade in Europe. 

The new Micra is, in fact, a European product thanks to the ongoing agreement between Renault and Nissan. In fact, the Micra was designed in London, uses Renault's AmpR Small platform, introduced by the new R5, and is manufactured at the Renault Group's Douai factory in northern France.

Electrical and technological

The new Micra is Nissan's third electric model in our market, following the well-known Leaf and Ariya, two vehicles with limited commercial impact and modest sales figures in Europe. Unlike these models, the Micra opts for a lower price and a more rational market positioning, adapting to the tastes and preferences of potential urban vehicle buyers in Europe.

Mechanically, the Micra will have an entry-level version with a 40 kWh battery and a 90 kW motor (about 122 hp), which allows for 225 Nm of torque and a theoretical range of 310 kilometers in the WLTP homologation cycle. Above this entry-level version, Nissan will also offer a version with a 52 kWh battery and a 110 kW motor (150 hp), with 245 Nm of torque and a range of 408 kilometers in the WLTP homologation cycle. Charging times for the nine Micras depend on the plug-in location, and according to the brand, the battery charging time is 30 minutes on a 100 kW DC socket (or 80 kW in the entry-level version) to go from 15% to 80% of the battery charge.

Nissan is offering a wide range of customization options, with more than 14 body color combinations available, an ambient lighting system with more than 48 colors, several trim levels (Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna) and a high level of technological equipment, with a 10-inch digital instrument panel that uses the NissanConnect connectivity system, compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

According to the brand, the new Micra will arrive at dealerships later this year, at a price yet to be confirmed. As a guide, we can expect the final price for entry-level units with a 40 kWh battery and Acenta trim level to be around the €27,500 (excluding discounts and institutional subsidies) that Renault is asking for the entry-level versions of its R5.