Nissan Micra 2012-2017 Diesel XV

Micra 2012-2017 Diesel XV Review

Nissan Micra has been introduced in the hatchback segment in both petrol and diesel mill choices. It comes in a total of 10 variants and one among them is Nissan Micra Diesel XV , it has an attractive design language on the outside with alloy wheels, body colored door handles and a stunning pair of headlamps. Apart from the outlook, it also has a stylish interior with chrome inserted door handles, neatly placed dashboard and Piano Black finished centre console. The occupants can enjoy their drive with the integrated entertainment equipments, comprising of a high quality music system, decent speakers and several other noteworthy connectivity options. Moreover, its driver seat has a height adjustment facility, while external rear view mirrors come with electrically foldable as well as adaptable function. Coming to its safety, the manufacturer promises to keep its passengers safe with dual front airbags, follow me home lights, ABS and speed sensing auto door lock. It is powered by a 1.5-litre in-line diesel engine that has a turbocharger and can churn out 160Nm of torque. This model has a BS IV emission norm compliance and SOHC valve configuration, including a total of four cylinders. It can be compressed in the ratio of 17:9:1.

Exteriors:

It gets chrome finished lower grille, while the door handles, bumpers and external side mirrors are available in body color. Just above its well designed black air dam, there are headlights with adjustment facility. This vehicle has tinted glass and 15 inch wheels, which are treated by alloy and then, wrapped in 175/60 tubeless radials. Its rear end incorporates tail lights with LED, windscreen wiper as well as defogger and a boot lid with Nissan emblem in the centre. This variant comes with a sporty roof that includes a power antenna. Well, ground clearance is pretty normal that stands at 150mm, while it has an overall wheelbase and minimum turning radius of 2450mm and 4.65 meters, respectively.

Interiors:

Based on a Greige shade, it is adorned with a refreshed dashboard, three spoke steering and seats covered in pure fabric material. Its centre console has Piano Black treatment, while door handles are furnished by chrome. Moreover, this runabout comprises of a 12 Volt power accessory socket to charge a few small gadgets. Other aspects include upper glove box, luggage lamp, passenger side vanity mirror and seat back pocket. Besides these, there are adjustable headrests in both rows. Coming to the infotainment segment, it incorporates 2 Din music system with front as well as rear speakers. For connectivity options, there are Aux-in, USB and hands free Bluetooth.

Engine and Performance:

This hatchback comes with a 1461cc diesel engine that has a total of 8 valves which is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It makes a maximum power of 63.1bhp at 4000rpm and a peak torque of 160Nm at 2000rpm, which are not quite sufficient but good enough to confer a decent performance on the way. This vehicle can go from 0 to 100 Kmph in just 14 seconds and can set a top speed of 165 Kmph. There is a spacious fuel tank capacity of 41-litres. The car is good enough in bestowing a mileage of 19.5 Kmpl in city and 23.08 Kmpl on the highway.

 Braking and Handling:

Front wheels are affixed with ventilated discs, which smartly provide cooling to its plates and balance the debility of drum brakes fitted to its rear ones. Further, all wheels are acutely monitored by Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). In context of tackling all kinds of bumps on the way, its front and rear axles are coupled to McPherson struts and torsion beams, respectively.

Comfort Features:

This vehicle has an decent list of comfy features, including power steering with tilt adjusting facility, driver computer, automatic air conditioning, push button start, tachometer and electric foldable outside rear view mirror. There are integrated controls for hands free and audio on the steering wheel. Front and rear power windows are also available, of which driver side has auto up and anti pinch functions. Furthermore, it has low fuel warning light, trunk lamp, cup holders at its front and rear. 251-litres of boot space can be increased further by folding down rear seats. Its cabin is not quite spacious, but is good enough to render a comfortable seating for a family of 5.

Safety Features:

The passengers' security is taken care by dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, adjustable seats and crash sensor. It is blessed with an engine immobilizer to prevent any unauthorized person's entry, while central locking is there to lock and unlock all doors at an instant. The car maker is offering follow me home headlight feature, which remains illuminated for a limited period of time in the night, so that you could walk out of the car safely. Moreover, speed sensing auto door locks come to latch the doors automatically after crossing certain speed. Other aspects comprise of anti theft device, centrally mounted fuel tank, halogen lighting, child safety rear door lock and front as well as side impact beams.

Pros:

1. Impressive list of safety features.

2. Stylish interior.

Cons:

1. Ground clearance can be slightly increased.

2. Comfort features should be enhanced.