Nissan Micra hatchback 2010 - 2013 review - CarBuyer

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Where the old Micra split opinion with its oddball styling, this new car was designed to appeal to a global audience. It has lost some of its charm in the process - and inside feels a little cheap. It still gets a lot of the basics right, with a cabin roomy enough for five adults, and a reasonably sized boot. Unfortunately, it's not particularly fun to drive and the cheapest models do without some necessary equipment.

[@tanima6018]

i am in love with this car...it is a nice first car...its fun on the drive!!

[@kewalapatsathyam7418]

its just a nice car

[@AmamMcMam]

I drove one of these when it freshly came off the show floor seeing as my dads Pathfinder went into servicing but couldn't drive because of the manual transmission. Got to admit, that was one of the best cars i've driven. I like the fact that it looks completely different to the older model which makes it look a lot more luxurious.

[@phnx4life]

what a review....it's an awesome car, despite what he's going on about. It handles the road quite well.

[@Lazybabyz]

Why do men always compare mini cars to sport ones? Some people dont care about AC. Or split seats. Its a car, it should do what its made to do. Some people dont like luxuries.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

But many people do

[@adrian17cy]

I bought it brand new. Actually I bought 2 of them. One of them I returned to the dealer for a Nissan Note. I needed the extra space. The fuel economy of the Micra is brilliant. 5.9-6.3 in city, while rushing the traffic lights! Great car. The only down side as i said is the soft suspension.

[@846524162]

Congrats to Nissan... they managed to make new car look already 10 years old.

[@adrian17cy]

Last week I had to choose between a Kia Picanto, Rio, i20, i30, Soul and a Micra. I put them all on paper and the best came out to be the Micra. For 12490 Euros I payed I got the highest level: the Tekna pack: SatNav GPS and all extras. Also i got the CVT automatic, which in the review Mat forgot to say that it has a sport mode button. It feels a bit soft but I plan to change to a firmer suspension setup. I can say it is perfect. The steering is really pointy not as he described. Hly recommended

[@azteck98]

looks like you got another micra at the turning circle the good one.

[@User_motoblue]

You are the only one... and I mean it that... you show and give to us, that small but important detail, for some of us, for the back seats when they are almost disappear, for extra cargo loading space!! Thank you for that!! Not from luck you are in the 🔝 !!

[@FMHammyJ]

I just purchased a near new 2019 Nissan Micra, Canada's version looks exactly the same. The Micra was no longer sold in Canada in 2020, so we will never see the new model Micra. I love the vehicle, though I wish the rear seats folded away like this model....they must have eliminated that as a cost cutting measure.......The styling is not much to write home about, but my vehicle now stands out to the new vehicles that are being produced that would not look out of place in a Star Wars movie.....busy interiors, busy exteriors with fake plastic chrome everywhere.....in comparison I find the Micra's dull interior calming.....its a joy to drive....

[@Dafnewport]

How can the build quality feel "built to last" in the first part of the review, and then feel "cheap and nasty" towards the end?

[@mudundisivaramaraju4640]

"Built to last" is about durability and "cheap and nasty" is about quality of the materials

[@NirvanaBlissUK]

I've had my 2004 Micra now for 19 years.. it's so nippy.. not street cred, it passes MOT every year, even the mechanic says it's a brilliant car it just goes on and on forever.. 😂

[@exodiahg9937]

Matt Watson ! The car reviewer I like the most reviewing the first car I wanna get. Well I most definitely didn't see this one coming 😂

[@artificial_oysters]

I remember when this car was everywhere in my country. I would normally see one or more k13s everyday.

[@Weissklangi]

omg, we have this car at home and I just found out, you can flip the back seats TWO times! Didn't know that! I need to try it tomorrow.

[@WheelieMacBin]

I take delivery of my new Micra next month. I was happy with the car after a test drive and a good look around in the showroom. I have ordered the Shiro model with Nissan Connect and six speakers in addition to the Shiro package. It has all the toys one needs for comfort and convenience. The Micra is meant to be a simple, easy to drive car that is cheap to run. I think it accomplshes that aim pretty well.

[@benanderson89]

I'm excited to get my little Micra in January (though I hope it arrives sooner). I just ordered it today. :D I was going to get a Kia Rio 3, but problems with work have made me think twice so I'm getting the base spec Visia Micra with A/C on a 12 month lease until I can save for hte Rio in cash. Its not the best car in the word when I tried it, but for £10,000 if bought new, you get AC and Bluetooth handsfree + music with a 1.2L engine. Makes it much better value than a Ford or a Vauxhall.

[@WheelieMacBin]

I have had mine for a few days now and so far I am happy with it. I bought the Shiro version, so it has a good spec but I am undecided about the black & white dashboard and side panels. The 1.2 engine is quite lively, and if you keep it in the optimum power band it whizzes along nicely. Handling isn't the cars strongest point, but then I use it in the city so isn't so much of an issue. I was originally concerned by the fact it is built in India, but the build quality appears to be okay so far.

[@alicegrant3731]

I loved the little copper bronze Micra that I learned to drive in...mind you, most cars feel amazing when you first start out driving!!

[@Srpopo2000]

Its a happy car and i love it

[@adrian17cy]

Fuel consumption: 5.8l/100km cvt auto mostly city, and I have a hard foot. Space in back is excellent and I am 183 cm and 108kg. The thing I really hate are the glove boxes. Are just useless. The top one should open the other way and you actually cannot see inside, and the down one if so small and feels cheap. Rest of the car is rock solid. Also they had only Ivory interior which I don't like. If I wanted black I had to wait 4 months.

[@dmoneywise]

I recently bought a micra. I like it. Everyone here seems so hate it lol

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2010-present Nissan Micra/ Renault Pulse/ Nissan March (hatchback) Engine 1.2 L HR12DE I3 1.2 L HR12DDR I3 1.5 L HR15DE I4 1.6 L HR16DE I4 1.5 L K9K diesel I4

[@1997seanmac]

The old micra was retro and sexy this one is........Horrid to say the least

[@yaadavan100]

I got this car but no CIGARETTE LIGHTER what can I do? please help me!! please

[@SD-nq6kg]

I got 2012 Auto CVT. 175 wheels give a very smooth ride even at 90mph on the motorway 👌 (so I was told) Service and parts are cheap. Getting 43 MPG city.

[@jason41a]

the BEST car. my first and only car of 12 years!

[@yagnation649]

The Micra Was My Mom's First Car Now She Has A 2015 Gtr

[@LRS905]

Hey, isn´t that car at 1:49 another Micra, but the previous version?

[@ProgressingStepxStep]

If you paid more attention you would've noticed that the rattling sound came from him unfolding the seat, not the door.

[@adrian17cy]

it is fun to drive... but there are some issues, that I will share with you: *the brakes feel like an on off switch (no middle feeling) *the steering column is right next to your left foot, which is uncovered and you can touch with your feet (and feel as you steer) * sudden move can make the wheel feel hard (due to the electric motor) I suggest for fun a firmer car... but please take a test drive and pay attention to details. Fuel econ in town is about 4.9 on highway 5.2 (i have no idea why)

[@bongrithsiemreap2292]

Nissan build quality is very good

[@allysoncommissiong9662]

Saw a black one on the road today. It looked awesome!

[@JokoAsp]

Which one is better, this one or mitsubishi mirage, or kia new picanto?

[@LitleDevilsSince1960]

1:48 old Micra lol

[@TheKenjoje]

the difference between the quality of materials itself and the quality of assembly. sometimes, cheap materialials could be fited well so it doesn't rattle etc.

[@jdbilbao4707]

I like the styling of the Micra on both inside and outside more than the Hyundai i20.

[@Imantaka39]

Which one do you think is better? This micra, or the All New KIA Picanto? Thanks

[@nathanreid2974]

you didn't cover the engine sizes you can get

[@adrian17cy]

I suggest a firmer car because it have really soft suspension, but also is uncomfortable (you can feel every wave in the tarmac like a sport car). As I said in my first comment it needs firmer suspension setup. It will not spoil the comfort, because this is already spoiled.

[@waleeulg1475]

Whoooaaaa that’s actually Matt Watson?!?!!?!!

[@estebanposadaduque6415]

.... I also liked VERY VERY much the single dial button control ... I curvy styled nice car ... I bet ladies will prefer it ... lots for a les 4000 mm lenght city car ...

[@RennieAsh]

It's cheap cheap cheap but surprisingly the trashed up one at work still goes fine!

[@Theduck19]

What model is best to get?/ the basic or the more up from it?/

[@2thedudestdude]

Also the older version was quite unsafe.. I'd drive the k11 any day over these..

[@EmeraldBros]

That's a awesome car I want to get one!

[@moseslekgari6956]

I have the same car it not picking what might be the problem

[@suryopras]

Why no auomatic transmision review?

[@LewisNelson98]

Suryo Pras coz automatics is for laziest bastards

[@giovanni233]

Suryo Pras because you don't want a 81HP CVT, there's alot of drivetrain loss with a CVT so your only putting 55-76HP to the ground, get a Stick Micra

[@gordonremsey8055]

Lewis Nelson 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KanishQQuotes]

I'm falling in love Not micra But Matt ...... good looking Brit ....rare to find

[@hammy434]

he didnt describe the steering, he showed it. you can't really argue there... the proof is on the video.

[@donking2000000]

@WheelieMacBin I am going to check out the car mabe by the end of the week. But would only consider the sat nav option, but surely there must be a 12v socket? Is there a usb that could be used to charge one's phone. Crazy really.

[@mark1968]

How are you supposed to charge a mobile phone in this car?

[@Rock_n_rail]

It is for first time drivers and old people. It is a thrift car for people with economy and cheap insurance in mind.

[@a11good]

I object, Micra looks cute but not in this color.

[@benanderson89]

The Micra does have climate control. But you have to specifically ask for climate control to keep the temperature, otherwise you just get standard, manual air conditioning. :)

[@brickmissing8295]

The 1st & 2nd gen Micras were great; made in Japan with great design, reliability and value - I owned 2 of each. Great little cars. Then the asian currency crisis happened and Nissan got bought out by Fiat/Renault. As a result the 3rd Gen Micra was an abysmal ugly euro-box with door handles that slopped about and seats that felt like sitting on a cheap ikea sofa. Forum discussions by Nissan insiders confirmed that the main focus of the 3rd gen was cost reduction - and boy did it show. The real proof of the pudding was that the 3rd gen was never sold in Japan & Taiwan - they kept on selling the much better 2nd gen. The 4th gen shown here looks even worse. At least the new 5th gen looks a bit better.

[@kerimozbey7719]

OMG that was me in my Nissan micra the silver one, that’s u in the blue 2010 micra

[@sweyne6710]

Here in Thailand we have a Nissan March. It looks quite similar to the Micra. Are they the same?

[@frankatheboy]

Same car

[@frantotti9754]

I am gonna switch from Hyundai i10 2009 to micra 2012, hopfully it is gonna be reliable car

[@gordonremsey8055]

Drove one, liked it. Enough said Oh and i definitely agree with the steering. Its hilarious but fun.

[@benanderson89]

its only select models that get the Touch Screen system. You'd probably have to step up to the Tekna Trim to get it.

[@MrHubb1]

Aw look at how young and cute Matt looks. He's shch a gentleman.

[@judacomadc]

In South America we got the Micra with a bigger 1.6L engine, so much better!

[@jackiechaniago]

different back seat model..it is good

[@adrian17cy]

at 02:10 he's saying: "look at this: you're waggling about and nothing really seams to happen" ... well I might say that my micra (maybe the steering wheel settings are different- on top version(tekna)) is quite pointy... that waggling he done there is enough to sudden change lanes. sorry for my english :)

[@8793ba]

car in india doesn't have the touch screen navigation and steering ctrl is it

[@nickeludde]

1:48 Hai old friend

[@terrificspokesman7416]

Everything is well build except the optional CVT auto gearbox. Build quality fron the Indian factory is good though

[@MajinVegeta989]

did you get it used?

[@fifagaming3629]

You reviewed so many cars, do you even pay the total amount of a car for e.g Nissan Note for £14,000

[@jamaledghill22]

I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Wingroad. Are they any review on it?

[@maormalik2994]

Nissan MICRA to be proud of

[@nov3019892008]

Maor Malik embarassed more like

[@zahidiqbalLondon14494]

Amazing 🤩 style to explain

[@bearbear807]

You can get one for less than 7k and a years old car with less than 10k mileage, really bargain!

[@cheesey12354]

i really like this car :) so cute and snuggly :3 this is definately going to be my 1st car... :) here in malta it is sold with the following as basics.. Driver's and passenger's airbag Curtain airbags Front power windows Power windows Air conditioning Side airbags ESP Remote central lock CD with bluetooth and AUX jack seems good to me :) not to mention, it's only round 8000 EUR :)

[@deoCmaR]

Tiene frenos ABS?

[@Arokyss]

1:50 both Micra's heh

[@RivaStyx]

That random orange juice bottle though

[@okimurafranck7672]

cool

[@adrian17cy]

The car is built like a soldier's boot: Cheap nasty materials, undesirable design but built to last forever and able to handle the worst situations.

[@WheelieMacBin]

@donking2000000 - To be honest I never looked for a 12v socket as I have no need to charge a mobile phone on the move, or plug in a sat nav, as the version I have on order includes the built-in sat nav. Maybe there is a 'smokers pack' option that would include a socket? My main criteria when looking at a new car, I currently drive a 2011 Nissan Note diesel, was, reliability, build quality, equipment, fuel economy, general running costs, model longevity and insurance grouping.

[@jamesingtonthethird]

Allow me to review Are you on gods waiting list and like to drive at 20mph everywhere? Do you like to annoy other road users and like being overtaken by pedestrians? Then the Nissan Micra is just what you need.

[@rustyfrombluey]

1:48 Yooka: Micraception!

[@guccigoldberg5303]

I way preferred the styling of the mk2/k11 (1993-2003). It was the spiritual successor to the mini

[@jccoello]

1:48 is that the old micra?

[@tropicalheat1000]

Yeah a K12. The one he's showing was the K13 generation. Good little car.

[@tayfunkilic7950]

if you dont want to pay so much money your mechanic best car

[@whotoobe]

Cheap and nasty.. and built to last. Haha

[@AviAvikesh]

1:48 this car on the opposite looks better

[@alexchad1000]

It's called nissan versa here in the U.S. It is very economical..and a very smooth ride compare to other small cars. It is also available as a sedan.

[@cairoubiratan]

Muito lindo!

[@ridgoro]

the micra (march) in Mexico doesn't get the same interior trim :(

[@mtksbctk]

what happened in 2:48?

[@tabsntoot]

Compared to the fiesta we have on 16 plate my 2011 visia 1.2 is faster with a firmer clutch and handles corners better it’s a fact.

[@streesmut70]

Wow dude i don't get rear split fold seat anymore in Thailand

[@Luisgtm95]

Renault made a version of it for india and it is very good looking even sporty, it should only exist as Renault Pulse because being a nissan it is not any good

[@rayzsonix]

Is that mat watson from carwow?

[@hyylo]

does the micra have a spare wheel in the boot?

[@nov3019892008]

hyylo probably not space for ot

[@woodrow_mayes]

It does ...six years later....

[@05faber]

@Dafnewport Put together well but the materials used feel tacky.

[@adrian17cy]

Yes, and there is plenty of room for legs and head even for very tall people. There is something else... you need to give the car about 3000 kms to really appreciate it's quality because otherwise it feels vague. Check with nissan about the Gps... if maps are not supported, do not take the Connect unit, it cannot be turned off, is useless and the usb have issues. Also the climate control is nasty... it does not give proper temp, as a Ford Focus let's say... you have to keep it 16 or 30 Celsius.

[@addyboddo]

Who gives a shite about looks, colour, trim, high speed handling, heater controls, 12v socket etc etc? Will it fit all my gear in it, how much will the fuel cost from point A to point B, and will it make it that far?