2015 Nissan Micra Ti Review: A Better Bargain Buy
What’s Hot: Good value, tight turning circle, standard navigation
What’s Not: Old-school 4-speed auto, engine noise, no steering reach-adjustment
X-FACTOR: "Affordable" need not be synonymous with "sparse". The Micra Ti has just enough mod-cons to keep most drivers satisfied.
Vehicle Style: five-door light hatchback
Price: $16,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 56kW/104Nm 1.2 petrol 3cyl | 4sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.5 l/100km | tested: 7.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Nissan’s Micra is a familiar face, given it’s spent nearly half a decade on sale in Australia.
That age is showing, and the little Micra isn’t without its fair share of rough edges. Compared to more refined competitors like the Mazda2 and VW Polo, it’s… well, a little agricultural.
But thanks to an extensive 2015 update, that’s now balanced out by a keener entry price. If you’re looking at the top-grade Micra Ti you’ll be pleased to note that Nissan has cut costs by $2000 to $16,990
Cheap? You bet, but what’s the catch?