Nissan Micra 2012-2017 Diesel XL

In order to meet growing customers' demand for hatchbacks, Nissan India came out with its Micra hatchback in 10 variants with a huge bundle of features. This vehicle is available in petrol as well as diesel engine options. Talking about its Nissan Micra Diesel XL trim, it has good looking exteriors, including small grille, stunning headlights and body colored door handles. This model has a minimum turning radius of 4.65 meters, wheelbase of 2450mm and ground clearance of 150mm. Inside, it also gets a enticed environment with Greige theme, sporty dashboard and good quality of upholstery. The manufacturer bestows a comfortable journey for its occupants with air conditioner, heater, tachometer and remote keyless entry. This model provides truly impressive safety while traveling with driver airbags, speed sensing automatic door locking facility and dual horn. Mechanically, it includes a 1462cc diesel engine under its hood along with a total of four cylinders and makes torque of 160Nm. This mill comes with a turbocharger and can be compressed in the ratio of 17:9:1. This hatchback competes against the likes of the Chevrolet Beat, Maruti Swift, Volkswagen Polo, Fiat Punto and Ford Figo. The company offers 2 years or 50000 Kilometers (time or distance, whichever comes earlier) basic warranty on this runabout. You can also increase the same by taking an extended warranty program from its authorized dealer.

Exteriors:

It is designed with a Black painted air dam and grille that has Nissan emblem in the centre and is flanked by an aggressive pair of adjustable headlights. Its door handles, bumpers and external mirrors are available in overall shade. The side profile gets a set of 14 inch steel wheels that are mated to full wheel caps and are further covered in 165/70 R14 tubeless radials. At the rear, this car has LED combination of tail lamps and sporty boot lid, which comprises of a spare wheel beneath it.

Interiors:

Based on a Greige shade, this hatchback looks pretty good with sophisticated center console, stylish dashboard and instrument panel along with several warnings and notifications. Its steering wheel has a tilt adjusting function and the seats get finest fabric material. However, the door handles are finished by chrome. Besides these, it includes passenger side vanity mirror, digital clock, 12 Volt power accessory socket, and adjustable front as well as rear seat headrests. Its rear seat can be folded down in context of offering more than 251-litres of volume within the boot compartment.

Engine and Performance:

This model comprises of a 1.5-litre diesel engine which churns out power of 63.1bhp at 4000rpm and torque of 160Nm at 2000rpm. It incorporates SOHC valve configuration with eight valves and is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. Its fuel tank capacity stands at 41-litres. This variant returns an appreciable mileage figure of about 19.5 Kmpl in traffic, while 23.08 Kmpl on the highway. In 14 seconds, it can touch 100 Kmph from standstill and then, confers a top speed of 160 Kmph.

Braking and Handling:

Braking is taken care by a pair ventilated discs at the front, while drum brakes are fitted at the rear. This braking combination is truly enough in taking care of its wheels very smartly by making a balanced temperature for all plates. On the other hand, its front axle is mated to McPherson struts and the rear gets torsion beam that enables the car to tackle rough tarmac.

Comfort Features:

This variant is available in the market with a power steering, manual AC, heater, drive computer, front power window, where driver side has auto up and anti pinch functions. Remote keyless entry is there to lock and unlock the doors without moving your body. Apart from this, there is a low fuel warning light in order to warn you when the amount of fuel becomes low. This vehicle has cup holders at its front and rear as well, while bottle holder comes only in the front door. Moreover, it gets front speakers, cigarette lighter, digital odometer to show you the exact distance covered by your vehicle. This runabout doesn't have a roomy cabin comparatively, it is enough in offering a comfortable seating for 5 occupants.

Safety Features:

The company believes in providing the best security to its passengers as this hatchback includes central door locking in order to lock and unlock all its doors at the same instant. Besides these, it incorporates an engine immobilizer that restricts any unauthorized person to access the car. There is a speed sensing door locking facility, which automatically locks its doors when this model reaches at a certain speed. Moreover, it has follow me home lamps, dual horn, driver airbag and warning indicators regarding door ajar, headlight on, key remove and driver seat belt. Furthermore, this hatchback is available with side as well as front impact beam, adjustable seats, crash sensor, centrally mounted fuel tank, halogen headlamps and child safety rear door locks.

Pros:

1. Exterior is decent.

2. Fuel efficiency is quite good.

Cons:

1. Ground clearance could have been better.

2. A few more features can be added inside.