2015 Nissan Micra Review

There is no greater marketing advantage in the automotive industry than being able to give a vehicle the coveted "lowest priced vehicle on the market" title.
Nissan lays claim to this honor in America thanks to the Versa sedan than can be had for the tidy sum of $12,800 after destination charges.
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[@chelseaappleby5268]

I'm driving the Micra SV model and I think it's a great little car for what I need. I don't drive very much, and hardly put 10,000 kms a year so it's perfect for what I need. I used to drive a base model Cobalt, I hated it, but I was in an accident and had no choice but to get another vehicle. I didn't have a lot of time to decide between new and used and ultimately I decided to go new and after test driving a few cars, I chose the Micra. I'm pretty happy with my decision, and although I didn't get the $10,000 manual, I'm still paying less for a car that is fully loaded than what I paid for my base Cobalt.

[@mitch9521]

I like these little cars.

[@Peppermint1]

Something less known about these cars. Car reviewers don't tell you, but this is what happens in the car industry. Within a company, sometimes a chief manager puts together a better team and builds a car that's better designed than all the other models in the company, including more expensive ones. It really comes down to how smart is the team that's working on a specific car model, because each car model is made by a different team of designers and engineers. Such is the Micra: it's just one of these very well designed cars. Not all other Nissan products are necessarily this well put together.

[@Peppermint1]

I was skeptical about the leg room for tall drivers, so went to sit in one of these. Wow, can't say it enough, leg room at the pedals is like on afull size sedan. On top of it, seating is excellent just like in a minivan great position for tall drivers who are uncomfortable on low seats close to the floor. Not saying the seats are comfortable - Nissan usually is not good at making seats. Also, the car didn't feel cheap at all inside, better than the Yaris. It's also very roomy inside, you just forget you are sitting in a small car. Give it a try, I think is a much much better purchase than the Yaris (except for the looks).

[@Benini352]

After living in Europe I would love a car like this

[@grahamjefferson4854]

It might drive better than a Mirage, but the warranty, efficiency and pricing right now for 2015 ES models (with cruise, CVT, bluetooth, push button start and few other bits) are floating around 10k in the US. Thats hard to beat!

[@philDsub]

OK. I`m driving Micra for 5 years now and only had an issue with replacing headlight bulbs (not an easy task... really not). Thats all I have to say.

[@hmongsunglass8981]

Please make them for USA

[@williamrutkowski]

That's good a hockey bag can fit in the trunk since it is going to be sold in Canada. My Mazda2 had just enough room for my hockey bag.

[@914050]

Not mentioned in the video: The Micra is replacing the Versa in Canada because it was a slow seller there. The Micra was designed for European markets, which is the direction Canadian tastes are moving in. The US will keep the Versa, which is larger, a sedan, and a good seller there. 2014 Versa $11,990 - $16,890 | MPG: 27 city/40 | 1.6L 109hp

[@sc0tte1-416]

I hate automatics, and I can't stand CVT transmissions...why can't car companies provide fully-loaded vehicles that have standard transmissions? That really bugs the hell out of me.

[@mikeschlee1916]

You're in luck, this car can have a manual transmission at any level.

[@PaulHojda]

In Europe everybody drives a manual. Only old people and rich bastards drive automatics XD

[@rockbandwii61]

Pretty stupid if you were to buy this car in manual

[@soliderarmatang5664]

you gotta consider that not everybody can easily learn to drive manuals, some people especially new drivers just sometimes cant get the grasp of driving with a clutch, without burning it and making suffer, also living in a city with a lot of rush hour can be really painful for people with a manual, thats where auto makes people happy

[@PaulHojda]

Solider Armatang In that case, people should just not drive. Knowing how to balance a clutch is not rocket science, and if you can't do it, you should probably not drive at all

[@georgewashington8987]

Bring it to America, with rear wheel drive like my old B210 that was a blast to drive with that 1.4 liter.

[@brandonfriesen5389]

why do Canadians get awful vehicles! Americans deserve them!

[@mak450]

Don't you put that evil on us!!

[@brandonfriesen5389]

Onoff314 no doubt that it's reliable but c'mon there's tons of better options for a bit more money. This is a car for: A) Elderly person B) Person who doesn't like driving

[@AkioWasRight]

Because Canadians buy them.

[@davidcd396]

Nah, the markets always get what the deserve.

[@bryandoherty9399]

Yea I have no clue why we get these, people just buy them for their kids in high school. I personally would go get a year old civic. I don't want a cheap car that I could beat at a set of lights on my bicycle

[@sanjogar]

This car only got 2 Stars in LatinNCAP front crash test! I hope they improved its security structure!

[@shingoose6197]

And now, in 2023, dealerships in western Canada want up to $20,000 for USED EXAMPLES. Wild.

[@TheGarvito]

Wow im from montreal? I want to meet you guys huge fan!

[@rdbull5890]

Wish Nissan had offered this in the United States.

[@KanishQQuotes]

You don't get that funky circular control setup in the central console like the indian version

[@JakeRipplinger]

at today's exchange rate the car's base price is US$7077!! A bargain by any standard!

[@t3rrytan]

Great price because the gas price in Montreal is around 1.50$/liter (5.70$/gallon) we need to save money somewhere

[@davidtucker3729]

looking at one to buy . Thanks for the info

[@ClassicEnd1]

the thing is will it drive in the snow okay here in canada? i hope so, my rogue with winter tires still drifted everywhere

[@Heathishness]

They need to stop letting that one color blind guy do their paintwork.

[@adventureswithpaulandsally5516]

But then what would you do for a living?

[@icoombs73]

My neighbour bought one and then turbo charged it. He also put a big March logo on the side, I'm not sure why, it does a good burnout though

[@alansmilealot]

Videos plZ

[@amallica]

Just ordered one of these. Very nimble car in the city

[@mustafanaji6591]

GOOD REVIEW & GOOD CAR.

[@nivekmoon9776]

NOT under 10 000$

[@4g846]

Now it is :)

[@Acc0rd79]

Anyone else notice the Wheel locks when they zoomed in on the wheels? LOL Like who the hell wants to steal a Nissan micra's wheels?? LOL Ah, well Id never buy one and id tell anyone who has 15 grand to go get a year old civic or something and get a much much better car.

[@sc0tte1-416]

8 inch rims are worth tons in the black market don't ya know!?

[@Acc0rd79]

sc0tte1 lol ;)

[@mikeschlee1916]

We too laughed at the wheel locks making sure no one stole the 15-inch wheel covers.

[@Acc0rd79]

Mike Schlee They better just keep that up there in Canada, I doubt it would sell good here. Not like I see many versas or Yaris' on the road here.

[@YouDontWannaFightMe]

I think the wheel locks are for preventing the wheel covers from falling off, as i've seen in many compacts and subcompacts, even with ones that are barely 5 years old

[@thecarexpert21]

What the hell is up with the random, mismatched exterior red accents?

[@number7redking]

Its to showcase how your wacky personality (that led up to you purchasing this vehicle) matches the wackiness of a hideous car. Buy second hand instead.

[@willillybab6425]

They are optional add ons. You can get them in white, orange, and many other colors. He picked an awful color of accents.

[@dlittlester]

+thecarexpert21 Yeah. I was wondering about that as well. Somebody somewhere thought it would be a good idea. Wrong!

[@AlejandroArchila1]

No thanks I stay with The Mitsubishi Mirage! :)

[@MrNuggetface]

Your Right. The Mirage is +10mpg and has double the warranty of any nissan.

[@acuras4ever]

Didn't they cancel it for America though?! I am pretty sure they did..

[@mackcummy4976]

I live in Canada. I hope a lot of these things aren't sold.

[@ShaunMMX]

With that Price tag, its going to probably sell quite alot.

[@mackcummy4976]

Pffft it's stupid people will by something just because it's cheap.

[@ShaunMMX]

Not everyone has the money to blow 25k or more on a new car, plus when did cheap become bad? Its a new car under warranty with stuff that people want on it and for a good price.

[@mackcummy4976]

I rarely see these. Cheap can mean bad. Look at that Mitsubishi thing.

[@ShaunMMX]

Actually I see both of them alot, and I live one of the bigger cities in Canada.

[@MWUHAJR61]

LOL @ Tics and bangs. AUTOGUIDE (IS SO SICK THOUGH) > MOTORTREND. #loveyourmusic

[@iTsTheVoLtAgE]

we dont need this car. but i would love if Vauxhall came to the US. u guys should try and go to the UK and find a Vauxhall and test that to see if it would be a good or bad idea to bring a vauxhall.

[@cassiocm]

They could bring it as a two door model, to compete with Spark and Fiat500? But they would need a five speed auto. On the other hand, where is VW Polo? VW? are you there? Hello?

[@JundaComputersGmbH]

27/36 mpg??? That's the same as a Honda Accord which is a mid size car with IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Good rating in a small overlap crash test, while the Micra probably gets the worst Poor rating in safety, due to the Nissan Versa and Sentra getting poor ratings. I would not buy Microcars due to poor safety in a head on collision with a Big truck or SUV, you'd be FAR safer in a mid size Honda Accord in that kind of a crash. With the same fuel economy as the Micra, the Honda Accord is a far safer, and better car.

[@willillybab6425]

Sure you can buy a used Accord, but try to buy a BRAND NEW ACCORD for $10,000 ???

[@JundaComputersGmbH]

Willilly Bab Try to buy a brand new Nissan Micra for $10,000 ??? The Micra at a descent trim level after tax, Freight PDI or whatever cost $16,000 after tax. At $16,000 it would be much better to buy a used 2013 - 2014 Honda Civic which also receives the highest "Good" rating in the IIHS small overlap crash test, and is also IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with 28/39 mpg, still 2 mpg more than the Micra and much safer too.

[@mackcummy4976]

It's deceleration, not de-acceleraton

[@Jflux69]

one can hope.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I hate how autoguide pretends to be american when they are pure canadian!

[@Cm22c]

If you're pretending to be American, you are pure Canadian.

[@joshmckinnley745]

I wish they would bring this to the USA, the cheapest car right now is the 11,990 Nissan Versa, and it isn't very good. The Micra is a much better value and it's close to 2,000 dollars cheaper.

[@richard165s]

More than 2k cheaper. Our Versa is 14.9k with the low Canadian Dollar.

[@joshmckinnley745]

richard165s Oh yeah, I didn't think of that!

[@ChuiStrong]

The car looks like it is from the 2000s. But for the price, that should be expected.

[@365daysinyear]

outstanding car for the price.

[@MJT-DA]

Would this be good for a teenager going to collage? My moms Honda civic 2003 dx-g with over 230,000km started having problems that is not worth fixing it.

[@HNRichard]

+Taijean Moodie I owned one for 4 years from 2011, it runs great and also saves gas. even though mine is a 1.2 litre version (which is dreadful, but has that low-end fun).

[@MJT-DA]

+HNRichard The funny thing is at my co-op (Brampton North Nissan) they got the 1.6 5 speed manual and the mechanic gunned it he got scared because he did not expect such a small car to have that much power but this 1.6 engine was in the versa that is 1.5x the weight of the micra and then nissan put it into a small car amazing! XD

[@HNRichard]

lucky you, you have the 1.6 there, i wish we had the 1.6 too. that would make the car a lot of fun

[@Nathan-mv2me]

It would for a budget car

[@Nathan-mv2me]

But u should get the Versa note

[@ChicagoOutfit1900]

They can keep it.

[@STEVE33437]

The MPG hardly seems worth the sacrifice of having such a small car!

[@adventureswithpaulandsally5516]

No, but the fun factor combined with real world economy is definitely worth it!

[@luxurykid666]

So at 2:52 it's basically a 2008 Corolla :P

[@anothersiguy]

Why would anyone not just look for a used car in this price range? I don't even...

[@bryandoherty9399]

Yea there a tons of bigger cars that are only a few years old for the same price or less, I'd rather get a used civic for that price, it's bigger, has more power, and is fun to drive.

[@rscars1948]

Warranty and stuff but even then, lots of used cars come with those. I really see no reason to buy one of these.

[@bryandoherty9399]

Yea exactly why waste the money on that small at car when you can get more for the same price with a warranty

[@NCHobbies]

Bryan Doherty Some people like being "the first owner". I personally wouldn't buy this car, I would lease it.

[@bryandoherty9399]

I was talking about used cars that are only 2-3 years old. If it was a 10 year old car you'll probably spend more fixing it then to buy a new car

[@isaacrocksyay]

Montreal, Quebec. Not Montreal, Canada.

[@amandahuginkiss4098]

There is nothing incorrect about saying either. Stop being so pedantic.

[@waynegilby4036]

The versa note does not much better when it comes to safety

[@Wolfytototito]

Ok so this car is Sold here in Mexico as Nissan March. I own a 2015 model. While practical it does not get the praised mileage and well I expected a Tiny bit more safety out of it. This shit has nothing behind the plastic bumper/fenders. But maybe thats just me. Do you Canadians have it better with these Glorified cardboard boxes?

[@rajmuk8065]

Terrible gas mileage! The Nissan Altima is way way bigger than this tiny car and it gets 38 MPG compared to the 36 MPG on the Micra??? For a car half the size of a Altima, the fuel economy should be around 40-50MPG

[@luxurykid666]

I guess Swedish House Mafia and Deadmau5 got together to do the music

[@madant7777]

The last Micra was really ugly but this new one just looks abysmal. I know you have a very small selection of this class in US/Canada so this might actually fly, but in the EU or even India it has no chance compared to VW (Up, Polo), Ford (Fiesta, Ka), Citroen (C1, C3, DS3), Opel (Corsa, Adam), Peugeot (108, 208), Renault (Twingo, Clio), Hyundai (i10, i20), SEAT (Mii, Ibiza), Skoda (Citigo, Fabia), FIAT (500, Punto), Mazda (2) to name a 'few' :) Too bad they are advertising a last-gen car, but it's dirt cheap so there's that :) And I wouldn't advise taking the automatic if you love life.

[@crogsmash1611]

I love mine lol it's fun

[@waynegilby4036]

Your basically driving in a beer can

[@MJ-uk6lu]

plastics in this car are horrible, they don't have any strenght and feels like it fall apart

[@TheSuperMotoHooligan]

So cute!!!

[@raichu9489]

Wow I might get one for the hell of it I get $2000 off any nissan car thru my job so why not? Lol

[@kanob6440]

Lol right.

[@waynegilby4036]

Oh it makes it easy to do easy u turns to whitch is illegal in most cases lol

[@MaximumChank]

That thing is quite a minger.

[@kirbyofianga1848]

Im here because of pewdiepie😂

[@penvon]

I could see these having engine problems,Nissan is very bad for having engine problems.

[@penvon]

+Ret T micra-forum.com/showthread.php/733-2015-Nissan-Micra-SR-engine-problem-(oil-consumption-head-gasket) .....Plus Nissan has been on a downside the last 10yrs or so.Maybe this may be a game changer.I like these tiny cars though,fun to drive.Suzuki swift,Yaris & this micra look good.

[@UltimateCARNUT]

Ehhh keep it. 10,000 is still a lot of money for these companies to make these purposely ugly vehicles. In the 80s and early 90s cheap vehicles were at least honest.

[@waynegilby4036]

More people die in crashes in this car tan any outher

[@NoelJacobs]

It belongs Europe, then again Europe has so much better hatch backs.

[@waynegilby4036]

No there not it’s a death trap

[@majaxxx2339]

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

[@nivekmoon9776]

This car is a SCAM in pricing.

[@cyber3tesla83]

everybody wants cheap but forget that these are disposable cars. ive got a 30 year old car. now thats value cars where meant to last back then

[@coureurdebois]

oh ewww

[@sinnders97]

i like the sound youtube makes wen you like a comment

[@helloworld6160]

no a/c fuck that

[@redf1966]

New compact cars are so damn ugly,

[@nastyscorp]

This car is all non sense, you'll regret spending you money buy a VW polo better. I'm saying because i have one at my home. It's 10,000$ worth of nonsense!

[@Nathan-mv2me]

+MontréalCanada99 yup

[@PavelMiklyaev13]

Awful exterior in interior design as usual for Nissan. But on the other hand it's perfect car for women.

[@BroderElg]

This car is simply so ugly it's almost amazing how anyone could make it.

[@GK5_]

This car is ugly