Nissan’s all-new Micra is the
lowest priced car in the country,
starting at $9,998
It’s a 1.6 L engine, outputting 109 hp and 107 lb-ft of toque, available in either 4-spd automatic or… manual. Nice.
As you expect, that’s the base model price, which means manual windows and doors.
But still, the rear seats fold 60/40, you can connect a device and play music, there’s a rear wiper with washer, and a Traction Control System (TCS).
The available features list includes all the en vogue stuff like: backup camera and colour screen; steering wheel controls; USB; A/C; Bluetooth hands-free phone; and remote keyless entry.
For such a low-priced car, I was hmm, the interior will feel chintzy, but I pawed it at the auto show, and it doesn’t. Nissan told me that because they buy parts in such massive bulk for both Nissan and Renault, they can get better quality finishings and materials.
Here’s the full spec sheet.
Make sure to order the below “Cargo Cover” (it’s an option). Security.
This car is specifically built for Canada.
Tim Franklin, head Product Planner at Nissan, is the gentleman behind customizing for our country, and I’ve interviewed him about that for my ‘Keri on Driving‘ column – How Nissan modifies cars for Canadians.
Tim conducts a “hockey stick test” ha (see also: the 6 Types of Features).
Didier Marsaud and I celebrated with cake.
Salut Monsieur, and bienvenue à ma blogue!
2015 Nissan Micra
Starting at $9,998
Arrives in dealerships this spring.
