The all new fourth generation Nissan Micra was launched in the year 2010, at Geneva Motor Show. New Nissan Micra is a perfect blend of newer generation cutting edge technology with advanced features and exceptional design. The Nissan Micra in India has been developed and built on Nissan’s all-new V-platform. New Nissan Micra in India that was to be built in at least four overseas locations was designed and tested in Japan. Nissan Micra has been fine-tuned to compete with the differing tastes and needs of the customers in around 160 countries worldwide.

New Nissan Micra in India was launched on July 15 in the year 2010, in Mumbai. The price tag of the Nissan Micra was ranged between Rs.4 lacs to Rs.6.30 lacs. It has been launched with four petrol variants, but later on two diesel variants were also added to the list. The engine of Nissan Micra provides fuel economy of 23.8 kmpl. During the next four to five years, the company is planning to launch seven new models from its product portfolio.

The Nissan Micra is available in India in three petrol variants and two diesel variants. Petrol variants of Nissan Micra are named as Nissan Micra XE, Nissan Micra XE Plus, Nissan Micra XL, and Nissan Micra XV. The diesel variants of Nissan Micra are launched as Nissan Micra XV and Nissan Micra XV premium. 

Nissan Micra Launch History

The Japanese automobile company Nissan has launched its much awaited premium version in the hatchback segment in India, named Nissan Micra. It was launched in the Indian Automobile market on July 15 in the year 2010. The company has recently commenced its manufacturing plant in Chennai in a joint venture with Renault. This plant, which has the capacity to produce four lacs unit per year, has been set-up after the investment of Rs.4500 crore. In its initial tenure, Nissan will produce only two lacs cars in the plant.

In the Japanese market, Nissan Micra is known as Nissan March, but its India version is christened as Nissan Micra. The first Nissan Micra was produced by Nissan in the year 1982. K10 engine, which were produced within the years 1982-1992 was incorporated within the Nissan Micra and they are still popular on the UK roads.

Nissan Micra Variants

Nissan Micra has launched its various models in the Indian automotive market. Nissan has launched three petrol and two diesel variants of new Nissan Micra in India. Petrol variants of Nissan Micra are Nissan Micra XE, Nissan Micra XE Plus, Nissan Micra XL, and Nissan Micra XV. On the other hand, the diesel variants of Nissan Micra are Nissan Micra XV and Nissan Micra XV premium.

The overall length and width of all the variants of Nissan Micra are same, only the height of both the variants differs. Seating capacity of Nissan Micra is of five adults, which is perfect for Indian family. The fuel tank capacity and trunk capacity of all the variants is same, which is 41 litres and 251 litres, respectively.

A brief view of all the variants is given below:

Variant	Features
Nissan Micra XE (petrol)	Base petrol variant with features like roof antenna, body coloured bumpers, 14 inch steel wheels and drive computer. This variant is also loaded with three cup holders, two bottle holders and digital clock. Integrated front headrests, manual air conditioner, power steering and steering tilt adjustment are the standard features of this variant.
Nissan Micra XE Plus (petrol)	The Nissan Micra XE Plus (petrol) contains all the features of Nissan Micra XE (Petrol). Besides, it includes OE audio system, four speakers with aux in port, seat covers(black & silver combination), steering wheel cover and full wheel cover
Nissan Micra XL (petrol)	Besides including all the features as the base variant does, it includes additional features like full wheel cover, rear wiper and washer, adjustable front headrests, tachometer, parcel shelf and front and rear power windows. This variant comes with an integrated music system and four inbuilt speakers. Some of the other features of this variant are driver side front window with autodown, central door lock and remote keyless entry.
Nissan Micra XV (petrol)	The additional features in this variant are body coloured outside door mirror and outside door handles. Radiator grill chrome plating, electric park and fold mirror, door mirror electric adjustment and rear defogger. This variant is also loaded with features like automatic air conditioner, interior greige colour scheme, intelligent key, push button ignition, front fog lamps, security alarms, front passenger airbag, anti-lock braking system, electronic breakforce distribution and brake assist.
Nissan Micra XV (diesel)	This diesel variant comprises additional features like roof antenna, body coloured bumper, full wheel cover, rear wiper and washer and body coloured outside door mirror. It also comes with body coloured outside door handles, radiator grill chrome plating, electric park and fold mirror, door mirror electric adjustment and 14 inch steel wheels.
Nissan Micra XV Premium (diesel)	Including all the above mentioned features, the Nissan Micra XV Premium (diesel) also includes, rear defogger, 15 inch Alloy Wheels, body coloured roof spoiler, automatic air conditioner, leather wrap steering wheel, gear knob and front fog lamps.

Nissan Micra Pricing

New Nissan Micra in India is launched with a price tag that ranged between Rs.4 lacs and Rs.6.30 lacs. The petrol variants of Nissan Micra are priced between Rs.4 lacs and Rs.5.45 lacs. Basic model of Nissan Micra is Nissan Micra XE, which is priced around Rs.4 lacs to Rs.4.20 lacs. The upgraded variant of Nissan Micra XE is Nissan Micra XE Plus, which is priced around Rs.4.30 lacs to Rs.4.45 lacs.

Another variant in this segment is Nissan Micra XL, which is priced around Rs.4.65 lacs to Rs.4.80 lacs. Top model of Nissan Micra in petrol model is named as Nissan Micra XV and it is priced between Rs.5.30 lacs and Rs.5.45 lacs. The price of diesel variants of Nissan Micra ranges between Rs.5.60 lacs and Rs. 6.30 lacs. Basic model of Nissan Micra Diesel is Nissan Micra XV diesel and it is priced between Rs.5.60 lacs and Rs.5.75 lacs. The top model of diesel variant is Nissan Micra XV Premium and it is priced between Rs.6.10 lacs and Rs.6.30 lacs.

Nissan Micra Review

Nissan has raised its popularity in Indian market by introducing Micra, which is known for its advanced features, spacious interiors and commendable fuel efficiency. Micra cars are seen in India as a little hatch with its round shape and bug eyed looks. Nissan Micra rides serenely over challenging road surfaces, and cruises effortlessly at high speeds. Developed and built on Nissan’s all-new V-platform, Micra is an excellent combination of cutting edge technology, exceptional design and advanced features.

Nissan Micra Used Car Market

It is very early to judge the used car market of Nissan Micra as it has been launched in the year 2010. Nissan currently does not have any organised structure for exchange or sales of used cars. One may find a used Nissan Micra car in a good condition through the local dealers.

Nissan Micra Specifications

Nissan Micra India is a family car, which is launched in the hatchback segment in the Indian automotive market. New Nissan Micra is a perfect blend of comfort and luxury, which has enabled it to stand in the market. The turning radius of Nissan Micra is 4.65 m. It has been incorporated with McPherson Strut suspensions in the front and Torsion Beam at the rear. Ventilated front disc brakes are equipped in the front tyres of the Nissan Micra and drum brakes in the rear tyres. A brief view of all the variants is provided below:

	PETROL	DIESEL
Grade	XE, XE Plus, XL, XV	XV  and XV Premium
Engine Code	HR12	K9K
Engine Type	DOHC, 12 valve, 3 cylinder	SOHC, 8 valve, 4 cylinder.
Displacement	1198 cc	1461 cc
Bore	78 mm	76 mm
Stroke	83.6 mm	80.5 mm
Max Power	76 bhp at 6000 rpm	64 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max Torque	104 Nm at 4000 rpm	160 Nm at 2000 rpm
Compression Ratio	9.8	17.9
Fuel System	ECCS, Electronic Fuel Injection	Common Rail
Transmission Type	Five Speed Manual
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion

Nissan Micra Exterior

Nissan Micra car is a small hatchback, which sports stylish look to the exteriors of the car. Dashing front and stylish headlamps and the fog lamps are placed next to the front grille of the car. Some of the sporty features, which makes the Nissan Micra's exterior looks more attractive are its body coloured bumpers, alloy wheels and body coloured door handles.

Exterior Appearance

Unique feature of Nissan Micra is a Double Layer integrated grille in the front of the car, which delivers a sophisticated look to the car with a classical shape. The Nissan Micra is provided with superb finish and fine corners. Nissan Micra has been incorporated with body coloured roof spoiler but in the diesel variant only.

Exterior Dimensions

The 5-seater small hatchback Nissan Micra is a spacious car. The dimensions of this car are given in the table below: 

Criteria	Dimensions
	Petrol	Diesel
Overall Length	3780 mm	3775 mm
Overall Width	1665 mm	1660 mm
Overall Height	1530 mm	1525 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2445 mm
Front Tread	1470 mm	1460 mm
Rear Tread	1475 mm	1465 mm

Interior

Nissan Micra has elegant interiors that are incorporated with attractive interiors and muscular dashboard. This car is also integrated with advanced instruments, tachometer and intelligent multi display metre, which informs real time fuel economy details to the driver.    

Interior Appearance

Interior Appearance of Nissan Micra is much impressive and attractive. This car is incorporated with many of the advanced features, including power windows, leather covered gear knob, power steering and leather upholstery. The interior colour scheme of the Nissan Micra is black and greige, out of which latter is for the top end model.

Digital clock, luggage lamp and tachometer are other features that make the interiors attractive and impressive. Other features like front and rear door pockets, front and rear cup holders, and leather upholstery, also add style to the interiors. 

Interior Comfort

New Nissan Micra cars are small 5-seater hatchback, which includes comfort and convenience with the advanced features. Some of the comfort features of the Nissan Micra are the auto and manual air conditioner, Aux in port, integrated music system, comfortable seats and tilt adjustable steering. The rear seats of Nissan Micra have good leg room and head room, which provides desired comfort to all the passengers.

Interior Measurements

Nissan Micra is a 5-seater small hatchback, which offers an ultra spacious passenger cabin to the rear passengers. The boot space of the Nissan Micra is 251 litres and it can easily store extra bags of shopping during travelling.

Nissan Micra Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

The petrol variants of Nissan Micra are powered by DOHC, 12 valve, 3 cylinder engine. Displacement of this engine is 1198cc and it produces maximum power of 76 bhp at 6000 rpm. The maximum torque maintained by the engine is 104 Nm at 4000 rpm. As per the company claims, petrol variants of Nissan Micra are capable of delivering mileage of 14 kmpl in city and 18.06 kmpl on highways.

Diesel variants of Nissan Micra are powered by SOHC, 8 valve, 4 cylinder, diesel engine. Displacement of this engine is 1461cc and it delivers maximum torque of 160 Nm at 2000 rpm. The maximum power generated by the engine is 64 bhp at 4000 rpm, through a five speed manual transmission. This engine offers a fuel economy of 23 kmpl, which according to Central Motor Vehicle Rule Year 1989, is best in the class.

Nissan Micra On Road Drive

New Nissan Micra in India is a perfect car for a small family of five people. Nissan Micra is incorporated with sophisticated suspensions and improved braking technology, which makes the ride comfortable and safe. The new Nissan Micra accelerate smoothly and responds effectively due to the perfectly balanced power assisted steering. Inner cabin of the Nissan Micra 2011 is not noisy and hence, provides complete pleasure to the passengers of the car. The rear seats of the Nissan Micra are comfortable for four hour stints.

Nissan Micra Power

Nissan Micra is offered in the market with the two types of engines, petrol as well as diesel. The 1198cc petrol engine of Nissan Micra delivers maximum power of 76 bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque 104 Nm at 4000 rpm, which is quite effective. On the other hand, the 1461cc diesel variant of Nissan Micra delivers maximum torque of 160 Nm at 2000 rpm and maximum power of 64 bhp at 4000 rpm. 

Nissan Micra Acceleration and Pick Up

New Nissan Micra delivers amazing level of power and performance. The 1198cc petrol engine of Nissan Micra churns out power of 76 bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 104 Nm at 4000 rpm. The petrol variant of Nissan Micra reaches the speed of 100 kmph in 15 seconds, which is quite good for a small hatchback.

On the other hand, diesel variant of Nissan Micra, which is powered by 1461cc engine, delivers maximum torque of 160 Nm at 2000 rpm and maximum power of 64 bhp at 4000 rpm.  The diesel variant of Nissan Micra reaches the speed of 100 kmph within the span of 13.36 seconds.

Nissan Micra Safety and Security

New Nissan Micra cars have been incorporated with many of the safety features, with respect to the comfort and luxury. It has been provided a rack and pinion, power assisted steering wheel, which helps the driver to control the car on the dusty and slippery roads. The Nissan Micra has been equipped with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear for the complete safety. Moreover, Micra is also integrated with advanced safety features like ABS (Anti Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Breakforce Distribution) and BA (brake assist). The gear shift knob of Micra car is compact, which allows quick shifting of gears with ease.

Nissan Micra Comfort and Convenience

New Micra in India is packed with lots of advanced features that offer higher level of convenience and comfort during the journey. For the comfort of passengers, the Micra cars have been equipped with the features like air conditioner, audio system, comfortable seats and takeaway convenience hook. 

Tilt adjustable steering, electric heated door mirrors and passenger side front and rear grab handles are other interior features that make this car comfortable. Micra is also loaded with comfort features like front and rear power windows, interior fuel flap control, low fuel warning lamp and front map reading light. 

Nissan Micra Wheels

New Nissan Micra car is provided with 14 inch steel wheels and 15 inch alloy wheels. All the four wheels of the Nissan Micra are incorporated with puncture resistant tubeless radial tyres with the radial size of 165/70R14. The wheels of new Nissan Micra are covered with stylish wheel covers that add to the beauty of the charming vehicle. 15 inch alloy wheels is available only in Nissan Micra XV Premium variant and this wheel is fitted with 175/60 tyres.

Nissan Micra Stereo and Accessories

New Nissan Micra 2011 is medium segment small hatchback family car, which is loaded with lots of luxury features. The Nissan Micra is incorporated with the advanced integrated audio system with 4 speakers that offers best music ambience during the journey. This audio system is provided with Aux-in support so that one can connect any external device with the music player.

The new Nissan Micra has been incorporated with accessories like body cover, body moulding, rear spoiler, LED turn lamb indicator, aero kit and splash guard. Moreover, the accessories like steering wheel cover, seat covers, full wheel covers, reverse parking sensors, exhaust finisher, LED scuff plate and carpet/PVC mats have been also incorporated.

Nissan Micra Dealers

Nissan has maintained a vast network of the authorised dealers of Nissan Micra in all these cities. Nissan Micra is available in all the leading cities across of the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. Some of the authorised dealers of Nissan Micra are mentioned below:

Location	Dealers
Delhi	Nath Nissan
Mumbai	Ichibaan Nissan
Bangalore	Shahwar Nissan
Chennai	Sherif Nissan
Kolkata	Chandrani Nissan

 Nissan Micra Company Quotes

Mr. Abhijeet Pandit, Vice President –Sales, Marketing & After Sales, Hover Automotive India, said, “We are happy to be associated with Fever 104, which is among the best FM stations in India. This unique concept will further help strengthen the Micra as the preferred mobility solution for city traffic conditions. We are confident that this alliance will hugely benefit the Micra. The initial public response to the Nissan Micra prior to its launch has been very encouraging. I am convinced that the recent price announcement will encourage more and more people to opt for the Micra as their car of choice.”

Commenting on the new milestone achievement Mr. Kou Kimura, CEO and MD, RNAIPL said, “The plant has set milestones that are creditable on a global level. It makes me feel proud of the local skill-set that are driving it to such high levels. I dedicate this achievement to the people of Tamil Nadu for their endearing spirit and zeal to achieve such high levels of commitment in their work and passion for the company”.

Commenting about the last campaign, Dinesh Jain, CEO, Hover Automotive Limited says, “The Nissan Micra launch campaign generated a tremendous response. The campaign gave us high awareness scores and very high purchase consideration in the Target segment”.

On the launch of Nissan Micra Diesel, Kiminobu Tokuyama, MD & CEO, Nissan Motor India said, “The success of petrol variant of Micra in the domestic market has given us huge confidence to introduce diesel variant within six months from the launch of petrol version. We are confident that the diesel-powered Micra would fulfil the discerning needs of Indian Customers.”

Nissan Micra Competitor Analysis

New Nissan Micra faces tough competition from cars like Chevrolet Beat, Fiat Grande Punto and Maruti Suzuki Swift. All these cars lie in the same hatchback segment as well as price range. Nissan Micra has engine displacement of 1198cc, which is slightly less than 1199cc engine of Chevrolet Beat. Power delivered by the engine of Beat is 82 bhp at 6400 rpm, which is more than that of Micra, which delivers 75 bhp at 6000 rpm. The torque maintained by Beat is 108 Nm at 4400 rpm, which is slightly more than that of Micra's 104 Nm at 4000 rpm. However, Nissan Micra has good interiors and more safety measures than the Beat.

Another close competitor of Micra is Fiat Grande Punto, which has a better ride and handling than Nissan Micra. Features of both the cars are almost same, but Micra comes with a push start/ stop ignition button, whereas Punto comes with a unique feature called Blue and me. Price of the Punto is around Rs.5.5 lacs, which is more than the Micra as it has around Rs.5.25 lacs. The kerb weight of Punto is 1190 kg, which is much more than the Micra, as it has 895 kg. Both the cars have a DOHC valve mechanism and 5-speed manual transmission.

Maruti Suzuki Swift is also one of the main competitors of Nissan Micra. The engine of the Swift is better than that of Nissan Micra. Swift has the maximum speed of 167 kmph, whereas the speed of the Micra is 153 kmph. However, on the grounds of features and technology, Nissan Micra is far better than the Swift. The engine configuration of both the cars is same but the interiors designs and the colour combination of the interiors of Micra is far much better than the Swift. 

Nissan Micra LPG/CNG Version

The LPG/CNG Versions of the Nissan Micra are not available in the market.

Nissan Micra Pros

New Nissan Micra is a fuel efficient car, which requires low maintenance. The engine of the Nissan Micra is very powerful, especially being a small hatchback. Interiors of this car are quite attractive and the looks of Nissan Micra are eye catching. The rear seat of Nissan Micra is very comfortable and has a good leg space.

Nissan Micra Cons

The after sales support of the Nissan is not very energetic as it has not been able to cater the India automotive market completely. Spare parts of the Nissan Micra are also not available easily. The rear seats of the new Nissan Micra do not have headrests and also they can't be split into folding seats.

Nissan Micra Conclusion

New Nissan Micra is a perfect car in the hatchback segment for a small family. Micra require less maintenance and its very fuel efficient. In the hatchback series, it is the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and safety. Considering the fact that Nissan Micra is incorporated with sophisticated features, it is worth the money it is priced for. Nissan Micra 2011 has a good boot space, which can store the luggage in large amount.

Nissan Micra has been incorporated with many of the unique safety measures like anti lock braking system, air bags, electronic breakforce distribution and brake assist. The inner cabin of the Micra is little noisy on the high speeds but the air conditioner is not affected.