Nissan Micra Review: Is It The Best In Its Class?

'As Standard'

Today it seems that the 'as standard' package is becoming increasingly limited across the automotive industry, and therefore slightly underwhelming.

But what if 'As Standard' didn't have to be so, well...standard. What if it could still impress?  

Well, we've put it to the test, comparing same class cars against the new Nissan Micra, a car so feature-driven that its 'as standard' offering is anything but standard.

Below you'll find the Nissan Micra compared to its classmates: Vauxhall Corsa, Hyundai i10, Citroen C3, Seat Ibiza, Suzuki Swift and Kia Picanto for performance and features, inside and out.

Performance Statistics

Nissan Micra Vs Vauxhall Corsa

The Micra offers a smaller, but more efficient engine, achieving a higher MPG with lower emissions. What's more, it even has a bigger boot space. So if you're looking for a town/city car to zip around day to day, or even an adventure ready and spacious car, the Micra could be the perfect match for you.

The nifty Nissan Micra has a smaller but more powerful engine than the Citroen.

Both cars excel with 300-litre boot space, yet the Nissan Micra stands out as it's filled to the brim with features that can be found in the tables below. The Nissan Micra is also more affordable, at £15,095, compared to the Citroen C3 at £15,190.

Here we have very similar spec cars, both with a 1.0L engine, low emissions and larger boots for the class.

The Seat Ibiza markets for £18,045, around £3,000 more than the £15,095 Micra, however the features in the chart below favour the less expensive Micra.

The Micra excels in all categories, however, in the Safety and Security category, the Ibiza seems to be a few grades lower, not what you'd expect for the higher price tag.

These statists favour the Suzuki Swift, however with the lower Suzuki price point of £14,499, you get fewer Safety & Security, Audio & Navigation and other impressive features that are present in the feature leading Nissan Micra. A feature comparison can be found in the table below.

With the larger Picanto engine comes higher CO2 emissions than the Nissan Micra and smaller boot space. Not the best choice for today's carbon emission footprint concerns.

Feature Comparison

Now, let's compare the standard grade features found in all models. Categories include Exterior, Interior, Safety & Security and Audio & Navigation features.

As you can see from the table above, the Nissan Micra excels with its technology offering throughout, from driver aids and safety features to entertainment.

Key comparators exist within the Safety and Security Feature section. The Micra offers a host of features that no other class comparator offers, such as Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Lane Intervention, One front ISOFIX child seat anchorage and Advanced Drive-Assist Display. Nissan Intelligent Technology, such as the new NissanConnect Display Audio, is also an exclusive Nissan feature.

The Nissan Micra is one of the only to offer EBS/Pedestrian Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Interior Chrome door handles and High Beam Assist.

Comparison conclusion

From both the 'As Standard' performance statistics and feature comparison above we can see that Nissan seem to have revitalised the 'as standard' package to become anything but standard with their new Micra release!

Nissan has really defined their standard offering by focussing on the technology, style, and adaptability of the new Micra, enhancing the immersive driver experience.

Situated in the middle of the class’s price bracket at £15,095, the Nissan Micra isn’t the cheapest, nor the most expensive. However, it out-features both!

A solid mix of driver aids such as Intelligent LED lights, braking and cruise technologies combined with an incredible offering of entertainment and safety features, it's clear to see why the new Nissan Micra has already won big this 2019.

If you would like to put the new Nissan Micra to the test yourself, simply come down and visit us at 1 of our 15 Nissan showrooms or book a test drive appointment online today. We’re sure you'll be just as impressed as we are with this technology leading vehicle.