The sixth-generation Nissan Micra has been revealed in manufacturing type, and can go on sale in Europe in direction of the top of 2025.
Sadly the brand new Micra can be “supplied solely for European prospects”, ruling it out for the Australian and Japanese markets.
The sixth-generation Micra can be constructed alongside its platform-mate, the Renault 5 E-Tech, at Renault’s “ElectriCity” manufacturing unit in Douai, France.
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Whereas the brand new Micra could have distinctive exterior physique panels penned by Nissan’s London studio, it’s clear from the automobile’s silhouette that it shares loads in frequent with the Renault 5 E-Tech, together with the AmpR Small electrical automobile structure.
This mirrors the collaborative effort used to design and produce the fifth-generation (K14) Micra. That automobile was primarily bought in Europe, and had loads in frequent in with the modern Renault Clio, together with its platform, drivetrains and manufacturing unit.
Manufacturing of the K14 Micra resulted in 2023, though the sooner fourth-generation (K13) continues to be made in Mexico full with an edgier entrance finish and redesigned inside.
The semi-circular rings surrounding the principle headlight items reference the third-generation (K12) Micra produced between 2002 and 2010.
Whereas the K12 paired its many cute design parts primarily with mushy, oval shapes, the brand new mannequin balances out its retro options with sharper styling parts, resembling its wheel arch creases.
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An earlier teaser of the brand new Micra
As with the Renault 5 E-Tech, the Micra is a five-door hatchback that goals of being a three-door automobile with its hidden rear door handles.
Nissan has confirmed the Micra can be obtainable with both a 40kWh or 52kWh battery pack, which means the brand new mannequin will seemingly share its drivetrain choices with its Renault sibling.
The bottom Renault 5 E-Tech comes with a 90kW/225Nm electrical motor driving the entrance wheels, a 40kWh battery, 11kW AC charging, and DC quick charging as much as 80kW.
Excessive-spec variations are fitted with a extra highly effective 110kW/245Nm motor, a bigger 52kWh battery, and DC quick charging as much as 100kW.
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K12 Micra -
Renault 5 E-Tech
Along with these, there’s additionally the wild Renault 5 Turbo 3E. Not solely does have a two-motor rear-wheel drive setup boasting 400kW, a claimed 0-100km/h time of three.5 seconds, and a prime velocity of 270km/h, the Turbo 3E has a largely distinctive three-door physique.
There’s no indication, as but, of a Micra model of the Turbo 3E. Apparently, Renault has confirmed the Turbo 3E can be bought in Australia in restricted numbers, however has but to lock in volume-selling variants of the 5 E-Tech vary.
The new third-generation Leaf and the upcoming Micra EV had been revealed at an occasion hosted by Nissan’s chief planning officer, and soon-to-be CEO, Ivan Espinosa, the place he detailed all of the fashions the automaker will launch in 2025 and 2026.
