Electric Nissan Micra Returns, Emulating the Renaut 5 in Crossover Style - But with a Twist!
Nissan resurrects Micra model, this time with an electric powertrain within a crossover body design.
This year, Nissan is reintroducing the Micra, marking its sixth generation, and it's electric! Although it leans technically on the Renault 5, it boasts the E-Pedal, a distinct Nissan feature, making it stand out. Pricing might hover around the €30,000 mark.
From December onwards, the Micra will be available in two flavors: a 90 kW/120 PS model with a 40 kWh battery offering a 310 kilometers range or a 110 kW/150 PS variant with a 52 kWh battery that promises 408 kilometers of range. These figures resemble those of the Renault 5. The DC charging speed is variable and dependent on the battery size, peaking at 100 kW. Both models charge at 11 kW at DC sources.
The E-Pedal, a Nissan specialty, is a unique selling point for the Micra. With this feature, drivers can almost exclusively operate the vehicle using the accelerator pedal, as lifting your foot causes the car to brake until it comes to a halt. This advanced technology will soon be offered to Renault 5 owners through a software update.
When it comes to competition, the Micra scores well in range and charging technology while keeping pricing a top priority. The precise price point is yet to be disclosed by product planner Cli Lyons.
Nissan's design team has made a concerted effort to give the Micra a unique look compared to the Renault 5. This was no easy feat, considering the iconic proportions and C-pillar of Renault's compact car. To create visual separation, the team replaced all visible body parts and shifted the design towards a crossover style, raising the hood, flattening it, and emphasizing the wheel arches with black plastic trim.
The Micra stands out with its LED rear lights and daytime running lights, which are oval-shaped and reminiscent of the round Micra III lights from 2003. Inside, the fifth-generation model presents itself as modern, featuring the same basic layout as the Renault, including Google Automotive software for the infotainment system. However, Nissan has designed the materials and trim parts themselves.
The Micra will be available in Germany in three trim levels, with key standard features such as a heat pump for enhanced winter range and the ability to precondition the battery for fast charging. The options list will likely be slightly more limited than that of the Renault 5, focusing on design extras for customization.
Popular competitors for the Micra include the Mini EV, Fiat 500e and 600e, as well as the Stellantis family of compact electric vehicles, such as the Opel Corsa E and Peugeot E-208. The price range for these models falls between €26,000 and €36,000, making them viable contenders in the European electric vehicle market.
- The following is added in point 1 (b): The electric Nissan Micra is projected to be positioned in the industry of finance, transportation, lifestyle, automotive, and technology, as it competes against other cars like the Mini EV, Fiat 500e and 600e, and electric-vehicles such as the Opel Corsa E and Peugeot E-208.
- Nissan's strategists have purposefully set the Micra's potential price point around €30,000, a figure that might sway consumers within the finance and automotive sectors.
- The unique E-Pedal technology implemented in the Nissan Micra, allowing smart driving through a single pedal, aligns it with the realms of technology and transportation, setting it apart from rival electric vehicles like the Renault 5.
- As Nissan's Micra evolves its design, placing emphasis on crossover style, it targets a broader range of consumers within the lifestyle and automotive sectors, appealing to those seeking modern features and customization options.
