The Nissan Micra gets a facelift

The current-generation Micra, launched in 2010, has always suffered from anonymous looks. But now Nissan is trying to rectify that situation by giving the Indian-built supermini a much needed facelift.

As expected, the focus has been on the exterior. A totally redesigned front end lends the Micra some extra presence, while at the rear there’s a new bumper plus LED light clusters.

Nissan Micra (2014) Front Side

Apart from revised seat fabrics, the major change on the inside is an updated centre console that can now accommodate a larger 5.8” colour touchscreen for the Connect navigation and communication system. USB, aux-in and 12v sockets have also been incorporated.

Buyers still have a choice of two 1.2 litre, three-cylinder petrol engines and power outputs remain at 79 bhp (59 kW / 80 PS) for the normally-aspirated version or 96 bhp (72 kW / 98 PS) for the DIG-S supercharged motor. However, thanks partly to a stop-start device the latter option is now even more efficient, achieving 68.9 mpg (4.1 l/100km) on the combined cycle with carbon dioxide emissions of 95 g/km.

In a slightly simplified range, the 2014 Nissan Micra is being offered in Visia, Acenta and Tekna trim grades.

Nissan Micra (2014) DashboardNissan Micra (2014) Rear Side

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