31 Facts About Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra, known as the Nissan March, is a supermini car that has been produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan since 1982.

Original Nissan Micra was introduced onto the Japanese market in October 1982 as a challenger to the Honda City, Daihatsu Charade, Suzuki Cultus, and Toyota Starlet.

The Nissan Micra was initially available with an extremely refined all-aluminium MA10S SOHC engine.

However, the Mk2 Nissan Micra scored only a modest two stars in Euro NCAP testing in 1997.

In 2003, Nissan UK, inspired by the Andros Trophy K11, unveiled the Micra-R, a one-off mid-engined K12.

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In 2005, Nissan Micra UK decided to replace the Primera engine with a VQ35DE from a 350Z with a modified Altima SE-R gearbox for user-friendliness on the road.

Autech, a Nissan Micra-owned company, unveiled alternative models called the Bolero and the Rafeet.

In 2006, Nissan Micra renamed the 160 SR to the Sport SR in line with name changes across the board for the K12.

Nissan Micra March was unveiled at the 2010 Bangkok International Motor Show, followed by 2010 Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, and Nissan Micra Global Headquarter gallery.

At its introduction, Nissan Micra has stated that the model will be built in at least five countries.

Production of the March in China by Dongfeng Nissan Micra started in 2010, and ended in 2015 due to low sales.

The Nissan Micra was discontinued in Canada after the 2019 model year.

Changes to the Nissan Micra include new exterior styling front and rear, new 15-inch alloy wheel design, instrument graphics ahead of the driver have been improved for greater clarity, a new centre console with restyled air vents, gloss black finish on the centre console, a silver look to the gear selector finisher, textured door armrests, new seat and door pad fabrics.

Renault Pulse is a version of the Nissan Micra sold by Renault India Private Limited for the Indian market, designed by Renault's Design Center in Mumbai.

Nissan Micra scored well in the test and received 4 stars from a possible 5, although the car was penalised for "loading the dummy in an unrealistic way" and increasing chest damage to the driver and passenger.

Fifth-generation Nissan Micra is only available in Europe and selected markets such as South Africa, Israel, Turkey and Morocco.

In South Africa, the fifth-generation Nissan Micra is sold alongside the fourth-generation Nissan Micra Active and sales began in June 2018.

The K14 Nissan Micra comes with a system called trace control, which prevents understeer by softly pinching the brakes.

UK-built Nissan Micra K11 was briefly exported to the Australian market beginning in 1995 with a three model line up, base 3-door LX, 5-door SLX and 3-door Super S .

Also, the Nissan Micra received the lowest possible rating in Australian crash tests.

The fourth generation Nissan Micra was introduced to Australia in October 2010, with sales began in late 2010, and imported from Thailand.

The Nissan Micra was finally discontinued in Canada in 1991, replaced by the Nissan Sentra Classic.

In 2007, Nissan Micra introduced the substantially larger Versa to the Canadian line up as the new entry-level model.

Nissan Micra was discontinued after the 2019 model year, due to the new generation Nissan Micra being "not budget-friendly".

Nissan Micra is available in India with four petrol and two diesel variants.

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Nissan Micra K13 is called the Nissan March in Mexico and went on sale in late March 2011, it began production at the Aguascalientes plant in early March.

Nissan Micra K10 first went on sale the UK over the summer of 1983, and it was an instant sales success.

In 1998, the Sunderland, plant produced its millionth Nissan Micra, becoming the first Japanese manufacturer in Europe to achieve the milestone.

The Nissan Micra K12 was selected and tested by presenter Richard Hammond, who gave it a positive review.

Such was the public's response that Nissan subsequently announced the launch of the Micra C+C Pink, limited to 100 units.

In Portugal, the Nissan Micra spawned a one-make trophy alongside the National Rally Championship for Beginners.