Backing off all the previewed snaps, here’s the real shot of the Gen5 Nissan Micra. The brand new mini hatch has been landed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in all its glory. With aggressive styling, advanced tech, and better safety equipment, the sportier Micra has lighted the spark on the premiere day of the event.
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan Motor Company, during the unveil, said, "When the first Micra appeared more than 30 years ago, it marked a revolution in the small hatchback segment and opened a new chapter for Nissan. The fifth generation Micra is just as revolutionary, and will raise expectations for what a hatchback can, and should, deliver to its customers."
"Following in the wheel tracks of distinctive cars like Qashqai and Juke, the latest Micra reinforces Nissan’s position as a leader in automotive design. It also shows our intent to compete right at the top of Europe’s B-segment market – the largest and most competitive B-segment market in the world," he added further.
Styling has been adopted by the Sway Concept showcased at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, which mainly includes a new V-motion grille, boomerang-shaped lights, and the floating roof- indicating the signature feature of Nissan. Other than this, we’ll get to see the C-pillars along with the spoiler getting integrated into the elongated roof line.
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Keeping tech on board, the mini Micra is blessed with utmost advanced stuff inside. These include lower driving position, better seat adjustment, a completely adjustable steering wheel, and a gliding-wing shaped dashboard. As compared to others in the segment, the car in question has got the most spacious interior because of the stretched wheelbase and width.
On the safety concern, the Gen5 Micra gets Lane Departure Prevention, Intelligent Emergency Braking having pedestrian recognition, Intelligent Around View Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist and Blind Spot Warning as its safety fixings.
Powering the vehicle is either a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol unit or a 1.5-liter diesel one. Both to deliver 90 HP. It’s been said that a naturally aspirated 1.0-liter petrol mill generating 73HP of power would probably be added later. As far as the launch is concerned, Nissan’s new supermini will start serving the market in Europe from March 2017 onwards.
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