Nissan Micra Hatchback 1.2 Tekna 5dr Review

For This Micra comes with luxuries like sat-nav, parking sensors and automatic lights and wipers. It's easy to drive, cheap to run and there's a decent amount of space inside.

Against All that kit makes the Tekna just too pricey for a Micra. It also trails some similarly priced rivals for ride, handling, refinement and interior quality.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

Micra is at its best when providing basic transport for as little money as possible. This version is just too dear.

What Car? readers say

4

Key facts

0–60mph: 13.7 secs
Top speed: 106 mph
Average mpg: 56.5
Tank range: 509 miles

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The full Nissan Micra review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Fine, but no ball of fire
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Not great on either front
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Makes a bit of a racket
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
A Nissan Micra is cheap to run
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Dependable, but far from posh
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Stability control and six airbags
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Good visibility; comfort could be an issue
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Uses its space well
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Visia is very sparse, Tekna is tooled-up

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

If you want basic transport at an affordable price, the Nissan Micra fits the bill. The light steering, tight turning circle and good visibility make it a very easy car to drive, and despite its teeny dimensions, there's a decent amount of space in the cabin. It's affordable to buy, and with high fuel economy and low emissions, it's cheap to run.

However, the Micra isn't up to muster in terms of ride, handling, refinement and interior quality. This wouldn't be such a problem if it weren't for rivals such as the Hyundai i20 and Suzuki Swift, which are similarly priced and give you more talent for your money.

The 79bhp and super-economical 97bhp 1.2-litre petrol engines are available in three trims. Visia cars are too basic and Tekna models are too expensive, so we'd recommend mid-spec Acenta trim, which gives you alloys and climate and cruise controls at a reasonable price.