2015 Nissan Micra Review

The all-new 2015 Nissan Micra is the least expensive car sold in Canada. Starting at $9998, this fun subcompact car offers great value, even the higher trim levels of the 2015 Nissan Micra. The Nissan Micra is almost a micro car with seating for 5-passengers and a hatchback design.
Competitors to the Nissan Micra are the Fiat 500 Turbo, Smart fortwo, Toyota Yaris sedan, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Kia Soul, Nissan Versa, Chevy Sonic, Chevrolet Sonic, Kia Rio, Honda Fit, Honda HR-V, Toyota Yaris, Chevy Spark, Chevrolet Spark, Chevy Cruze, Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Forte, VW Jetta, VW Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Golf, Dodge Dart, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Fiat 500, Fiat 500X, Mazda3, Mazda2, Mazda6, Scion iM and Mitsubishi Lancer.
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Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
Canadian Car Review
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[@nintendoatarikiller]

I got into one of these at a local auto show and the interior quality is far better than the Mitsubishi Mirage which actually costs more than the Micra.

[@4g846]

6 years ago

[@duanesholter9472]

I have viewed several Micra reviews from various countries and they have the 60/40 split folding rear seat as well. It's definitely not Canadian only.

[@joggz4279]

Duane Sholter well it started european and still is this is more of an import if you look at the european models they look more modern compared to the canada one even in 2018

[@McNea]

Really sporty driving with the 1.6L in the 2019...impressed.

[@nateesc7413]

So strange how it's so weird over in the USA ect for a small hatchback. Here in the UK small cars are the normal

[@kingoghearts1]

I bought one , and to my surprise the gas mileage was better than expected ( 48 miles per gallon ) driving the Hope-Princeton Highway ( think lots of steep hills and switch backs ) . On a trip to Yellowknife and return the mileage was more than 50 miles to the gallon . Mine is an automatic with air conditioning . Lots of power , two down sides , 1 - the low beam is a joke , seems like there is a baffle inside the light that causes a shadow and complete black out about forty feet down the road , worse lights I've even seen for low beam on the highway < and 2 the car really plows into the corners , turn sharp and break at the same time , it feels like it's going to roll over. ps , mileage per gallon was figured out by multiplying kilometers per liter times 2.825 mine was 16,500 . everything in ,all taxes and fees included , driving down the highway , great deal

[@james-ch]

Neil Mcmac judging by spelling and use of imperial, i doubt you're a canadian

[@ottodob]

i would much rather buy this over a spark. maybe america is ready for the micra.

[@MJT-DA]

+Samwise Drogod LOL

[@conracewhatever5224]

I have the Mitsubishi mirage es manual for $9990

[@dressshoeguy]

Shame this car is not sold in the US it be serious competition for both the Chevy Spark and the Mitsubishi Mirage.

[@normand123456]

It will be a best seller in Quebec for sure ... Québécois love small European car

[@joggz4279]

honda civic is still the best sold car lol riperino

[@Peppermint1]

It actually didn't sell that well.. not bad but not a lot either. The Mazda2 was also raved and sold very little in the end. The small cars that sell well in Quebec are the Yaris and Fit

[@Peppermint1]

Nissan has stepped up the price, in Quebec it starts now at $12200, or $17300 for the SV auto with power everything (this includes $1,665 freight which is quite expensive). Anyhow, I went and sat in one of these at the Nissan dealership. Wow. not only it's roomy inside and looks actually quite nice in the upper trims, but I was very impressed by the amazing high sitting position (just like in a minivan) and by the shockingly large feet space at the pedals: I'm 6ft tall and I could perfectly stretch my long legs better than in a Mazda 3 or even CR-V. Now, at my height, the steering wheel was too far away from my body and it doesn't have telescopic adjustment unfortunately. Plus, the seat comfort seemed suspect, so better rent one for a few days before buying. Before spending more money for other 'larger' subcompact cars, definitely give this car a try. Same if you are looking for a Yaris, go try a Micra first.

[@mrfiux]

I love my Micra, I will make sure I import it back when I go back to the US

[@sgbradley]

I've lived in Quebec for most of my life & I know that car will be a big seller there, its cute for the ladies & perfect for the commute in & around Montreal. Nissan is growing a lot in North America especially with their Rogue 4x4 model & the Micra will add to the boom.

[@kiwi007]

In N. Z. I think it is called a March. My daughter has a 2007,her first car. Goes like a little rocket. It's a car not intend for a family, students and older people minus kids. Tiida is a great family car from Nissan, heavier, roomier. I have one. Nissan is huge in New Zealand, Tiidas everywhere.

[@manco74]

I live in Edmonton, my question is how does it handle in the winter(with winter tires)?

[@BeTTaPacKaZombiE]

I'm actually thinking about buy a 2015 micro for my first car, cheap on gas and price

[@Shanniicakez]

I just looked into getting one! I test drove one on Saturday it was cute and drove very nicely!

[@mchri79]

And you'd be buying another car about now

[@samichgrrl]

I love my 2015 nissan micra. I just cant figure out where the front tow hook is.

[@CoolTies]

Okay but how does it compare to the Nissan Versa Note? How much extra are you spending for a comparably featured model and what more do you get for the money (features, safety, size, space,etc)? With two such comparable cars I'm surprised you didn't do a "value comparison".

[@dubsteppwarrior]

I would think about getting one that is a year old in 2016 that's has options That will be the best deal

[@And3rson1294]

I've always wondered how small cars like this fair in the winter. Is it any different compared to a bigger car?

[@MrKikoboy]

yes - you get to watch them go where they were going while you hang on that small snowdrift....

[@saif316]

+Anderson Bigger cars are much better during winter for sure, but if you get a good set of winter tires and drive carefully, a small hatch back would do pretty well

[@Signal6000]

Where is sentra 2016 review?

[@jazzinthefield]

they are made in japan not europe. in asia they are called nissan machi or march..

[@james-ch]

the jasmine edit made in all over the world actually

[@sirxavior1583]

Looks like a good commuter car. But I wouldn't spend extra money on the upgrades at that point you might as well buy a used Kia Forte. I wouldn't buy the base model new. If the base price is $9998, I wonder how quickly the car will deprecate in value. I'm willing to bet that Hertz, Enterprise and all the car rental companies will scoop up this car and after about 30,000km of mileage, car dealers will be selling them for $6000-$7000.

[@hemenkareamg6957]

why this car is not on sale in usa?

[@superpug666]

because it wont sale. Americans dont like small harchbacks.

[@cococly]

The Cheapest Model of the Nissan Micra costs ~$14,000 all in (if you live in ON, or BC) . That's like 50% more than what it is advertising, this car is not that cheap...

[@insight36]

Great little car for someone needing a small runabout, commuter car or a college student looking for something reliable and with a warranty. Smart move by Nissan. Too bad Mitsubishi didn't try harder with their Mirage, a horrible car that costs $2500 more than the Micra! I predict that this class is going to be the next "big" thing. Kia will enter the ring with their European-market Picanto and VW should bring the Polo to North America.

[@drew_canada]

any gas millage info out there? I read its not the best, but that was not official.

[@darinvideo]

Check on Micra-forum dot com. There's a fuel economy section with reports from other drivers and an "ecodriving" test of the new Micra in Montreal.

[@Wonderlandguy]

honestly, there is not that much difference between this car and the mitsubishi mirage. Yet you like this one and hate the mirage?? You should be a little less biased.

[@zackspencer1924]

You have to be kidding. Drive them both, the Micra is heads above the Mirage in terms of noise, smoothness and overall refinement.

[@Wonderlandguy]

Believe it or not I have. My mom was buying a new car between the micra, mirage, and fiat 500. We both thought for the price the mirage was the better option. And it's only noisy when you red line the thing. No one who buys these cars will ever drive it like it's a sports car. I've been watching your review for a long time, and you are biased. You love certain manufactures and I can tell they affect your reviews.

[@OldAccountUser]

Wonderlandguy yea sure that why they made the race version with roll cage

[@danmccarthy4700]

+Wonderlandguy Given the choice between a 3 cylinder or a 4 cylinder for the same price? Not to mention a quality Nissan as opposed to a questionable, Taiwan-built Mitsubishi? I'd take the Nissan, too!

[@OldAccountUser]

Dan McCarthy Seriously taiwan is as good as japan because it is an ancient japanesse controller area.. All high end pc hardware are designed in taiwan

[@badbunny82]

Welcome to Montreal

[@supercooled]

As someone who drove a Toyota Echo, I do like this car a lot but in my mind, I find it hard to find any impetus to choose this over the Versa Note or vice versa. This car's light-er weight should get better fuel economy than the VN, right? Arguably, the newer tech of CVT and 6spd in the VN may negate any savings this car has in that department. Again, I keep asking that question of why this over that besides of course the price if you so choose the very basic trim.

[@darrylwaddell1538]

2015 cars are using new fuel tests for rating estimates. When the 2015 note drops it will be similar.

[@icemanroyal]

i think it makes more sense when you stick with the manual transmission and forego the automatic shushbox. you ll be better off anyways.

[@baldbollocks]

Why FOUR doors ! ? how about 2 doors and $8900.00. or throw in the a/c

[@kazuhitosuzuki7050]

日本国内向け仕様より良い車に見える。 この仕様ならばぜひ欲しいと思います。

[@cjwaywell]

Nice car apart from the CVT gearbox manufacturing fault on them giving you just 30K miles before the gearbox fails - A new CVT gearbox costs £6000 and Nissan UK will not repair the fault causing the code to show up on the dash. I have disliked this video as you are clearly Pro Nissan UK when they are treating their customers appaulingly by not recalling this faulty CVT gearbox which people in the US have successfully sued them over. The worse thing about this situation is that Nissan UK know that all of these CVT Micras have encountered the problem after 30K miles and so the scrapyards are now full of them. Yet to be frank Nissan UK got away with it because no-one in the UK has the money to sue them for their design fault. Circuit B Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Fault, I actually paid Nissan UK £99 to diagnose their CVT gearbox fault and they said "the gearbox is broken and cannot be repaired".

[@m54b]

Or maybe buy a used 330ci

[@mchri79]

Bought this car. Starter lasted 6 months past warranty. Worst car I ever bought

[@hamidmghazi]

Nothing about gas mileage? Thumbs down

[@ItsJosh]

I guess canadas the spot for tiny cars.

[@joggz4279]

Josh McCarthy probs cause all the govs do is cut peoples salarys and then suddenly bring them back up when its time to vote and the sheeps still vote for the same people even tho they know theylle be fucked again

[@RealtimeReviews613]

The problem is that $16,000 for a micro is ROBBERY! That car is a piece of shit

[@penvon]

Yea id prefer a Toyota Yaris,2006-2011 version.

[@torguy5763]

End of the day its bullshit, they state that you can get this under 10 grand, which in itself is bullshit because its like a couple of hundred less, more of a marketing scheme. Secondly, the base model comes with nothing, like Zack mentioned people are going to want to and need to upgrade a few features that pretty much necessary in a car, so you're really buying a 15 thousand dollar car. I mean if they want to sell a cheaper car, why bullshit people, come clean, or actually sell a car that's nicely equipped that has basic features like A/C, and Automatic transmission for a base model. Don't go and say its under 10 grand then you need this and that nonsense. The saddest part is that people fall for it, for 15 grand there are other options out there, don't get tricked into that price, because in realty 99% of people are going to need basic features like A/C and Auto transmissions. If their going to charge for extras, it should be for features like Bluetooth or "luxury" features like that. Remember don't look at what companies try to sell you, use your intelligence and assess what your really buying, because you have to put yourself into their shoes, their only focus is getting as much money out of you as they can no matter what the cost, its up to you the buyer to think carefully before making a purchase.

[@SlipknotMaggot0526]

An automatic transmission is not a nice feature.

[@torguy5763]

SlipknotMaggot0526 As in a standard "feature" that most people buy as opposed to a manual transmission.

[@Xenophene01]

Automatic always costs extra. Automatic should always be an option since it costs more. This car comes with 6-7 airbags. if it only had 2 airbags i'm sure they would be able to keep the price down and add the AC. Besides AC is not really necessary in Canada. Now if you live in a country like Mexico. Well thats another story!

[@proboxpepper6752]

Xenophene01 AC is not really necessary in Canada?! I freeze my ass off every morning in the winter trying to drive my car to work.

[@Xenophene01]

Yuzhou Zhang You don't need to click AC for hot air. AC is really just to make the temperature colder.

[@majaxxx2339]

The worst model Nissan, loud and not resistant to uneven surfaces

[@alexandruduta8102]