Thursday, April 28, 2011

Nissan Micra 1.2 Tekna: praise of simplicity

Those who expected a revolutionary Micra, in the wake of the previous model or the new Juke was disappointed, but those who, Nissan expects the car practical, aesthetically pleasing and easy to drive, found the utility was looking for. Simplicity, therefore, appear to be the dictates of the Japanese manufacturer for the latest generation of Micra and can be seen from a particular far from negligible: the only engine available is the 1.2 3-cylinder 80 hp.

The only question of who get into a Nissan dealership about the preparation, we tried the top of the range Tekna called, offering a complete and standard equipment also includes the Simple Parking Pack (door open indicator, outside temperature gauge, rear parking sensors, measurement system parking).

You know the Micra just out of production, the one with the front characterized by large clusters? Well, forget it, or at least, look no marked similarities with the new, which has been redesigned in a more balanced with simplicity. The front end now looks more proportionate because the headlights from the drawing fewer people and has a chrome air intake, bumper height, which seems to give it an expression of smiling.

The side, where we find the 15-inch alloy wheels, it is very simple and not particularly striking as the wheel arches or curved indentations effect. The rear view however, maintains a sort of family feeling with the previous model because of the lights in vertical development. The set is nice and overall, thanks to a personality is not screaming, it is also appreciated by motorists less extravagant.

Of course, the livery of the Active Blue version provided by Nissan for the test is not the more sober color among those in the catalog, but it fully reflects the carefree side of utilitarianism Japan. Despite its small size, the new Micra has grown by only 6 cm for a total length of 3.78 meters, this small Japanese has a spacious interior that allows up to four people to travel comfortably.

Obviously, it is preferable not to deal with long stretches of the fifth passenger on board, but if necessary, the rear seat has room to accommodate it. The instruments clearly and legibly with the onboard computer inside the speedometer is simple and intuitive, even for the automatic climate controls (standard) are of immediate understanding and overall it is easy to interact with the Micra.

Some commands, however, as levers to open the bonnet and the door of the tank are too hidden. In addition, the USB port (standard) is close to the front passenger but is difficult to reach for those sitting behind the wheel. In general, an atmosphere of pragmatism, the environment is bright, but has lost that air of glamor in the previous version.

There's everything you need to travel comfortably in the city, such as help find a parking (standard), and cruise control (standard) not to exceed the speed limits on motorways. Driving the new Micra is a breeze, a pleasant and simple practice, due to a general lightness of the commands that make life easier in the city and helps to tackle every kind of way.

The steering does not tire even the most difficult maneuvers and can turn into a tissue, the 5-speed gearbox has a lever easy to operate and the clutch was so light that they reference. In short, the city is your kingdom, where its agility and compact dimensions allow it to be an absolute star.

The question changes on state and on the highway, mind you, the Micra is always comfortable and its 3-cylinder 80 bhp 1.2 makes its voice heard "special" only in acceleration, but the roll and the steering is just ready to impose a pace slightly lively. On the other hand was not built to attack the curves and to beat the record track, for what is the GTR, and his vocation is evident in the features driven underground even if, in the event that the nose tends to widen the path, ESP is always ready to put things right.

If you do not pull too much speed, and proceed on a regular basis, the Micra can restrict the increasingly expensive visits to the gas station and a liter of "green" runs about 17 km in the combined cycle. Performance is adequate to the type of car with 170 km / h top speed and acceleration 0-100 km / h happens in less than 14 seconds.

Tekna In this variant, the Micra has a budget is important for safety, thanks to ESP and front airbags, side and curtain, and as regards comfort because of the automatic climate control, cruise control, the navigation system and Bluetooth hands-free system. The appearance, at least curious, is that all this technology, it lacks an accessory like the electric rear windows.

If desired, the equipment can be integrated with the heated seats (located on our version), also available in leather, and with the Intelligent Pack consists of the intelligent key, the button start & stop and rear-view mirrors fold automatically. To have this Micra top of the range are needed € 14,351, to which we must add the cost of metallic paint, so, with just under € 15,000 you can buy a family car, reliable, and in city traffic with a financial "big ".

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