The sixth-generation Nissan Micra has been revealed in production form, and will go on sale in Europe towards the end of 2025.
Unfortunately the new Micra will be “offered exclusively for European customers”, ruling it out for the Australian and Japanese markets.
The sixth-generation Micra will be built alongside its platform-mate, the Renault 5 E-Tech, at Renault’s “ElectriCity” factory in Douai, France.
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While the new Micra will have unique exterior body panels penned by Nissan’s London studio, it’s clear from the car’s silhouette that it shares a lot in common with the Renault 5 E-Tech, including the AmpR Small electric vehicle architecture.
This mirrors the collaborative effort used to design and produce the fifth-generation (K14) Micra. That car was primarily sold in Europe, and had a lot in common in with the contemporary Renault Clio, including its platform, drivetrains and factory.
Production of the K14 Micra ended in 2023, although the earlier fourth-generation (K13) continues to be made in Mexico complete with an edgier front end and redesigned interior.
The semi-circular rings surrounding the main headlight units reference the third-generation (K12) Micra produced between 2002 and 2010.
While the K12 paired its many cute design elements primarily with soft, oval shapes, the new model balances out its retro features with sharper styling elements, such as its wheel arch creases.
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An earlier teaser of the new Micra
As with the Renault 5 E-Tech, the Micra is a five-door hatchback that dreams of being a three-door car with its hidden rear door handles.
Nissan has confirmed the Micra will be available with either a 40kWh or 52kWh battery pack, meaning the new model will likely share its drivetrain options with its Renault sibling.
The base Renault 5 E-Tech comes with a 90kW/225Nm electric motor driving the front wheels, a 40kWh battery, 11kW AC charging, and DC fast charging up to 80kW.
High-spec versions are fitted with a more powerful 110kW/245Nm motor, a larger 52kWh battery, and DC fast charging up to 100kW.
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Renault 5 E-Tech
In addition to these, there’s also the wild Renault 5 Turbo 3E. Not only does have a two-motor rear-wheel drive setup boasting 400kW, a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds, and a top speed of 270km/h, the Turbo 3E has a largely unique three-door body.
There’s no indication, as yet, of a Micra version of the Turbo 3E. Interestingly, Renault has confirmed the Turbo 3E will be sold in Australia in limited numbers, but has yet to lock in volume-selling variants of the 5 E-Tech range.
The new third-generation Leaf and the upcoming Micra EV were revealed at an event hosted by Nissan’s chief planning officer, and soon-to-be CEO, Ivan Espinosa, where he detailed all the models the automaker will launch in 2025 and 2026.
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