New Nissan Micra gets £1,500 price cut, and it’s not even on sale yet!
Pricing for the new Nissan Micra is identical to the Renault 5 it’s based on, and both are eligible for the Government's Electric Car Grant
Pricing for the new Nissan Micra was finally announced just a few days ago, and now it’s been slashed by £1,500 thanks to the Government’s Electric Car Grant, which has brought the starting price of the reborn supermini down to £21,495.
That puts it at roughly the same price as an entry-level Volkswagen Polo, or almost £3,000 cheaper than the hybrid-powered Toyota Yaris. Importantly, the new Micra costs exactly the same as the award-winning Renault 5 it’s based on, and its French cousin is also eligible for the Government-funded discount.
The Micra will be available to order from 1 September, with a choice of two powertrains. The base set-up uses a 40kWh battery that provides up to 198 miles of range, and a 118bhp e-motor to drive the front wheels. Upgrade to the 52kWh battery and the car’s range jumps to 260 miles, while a more powerful 148bhp e-motor cuts the 0-62mph time from nine seconds to eight.
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Nissan says the new Micra can be recharged from 15 to 80 per cent in half an hour. Versions with the smaller battery can charge at speeds of up to 80kW, while those with the larger power pack can reach 100kW.
When order books open, buyers will also have three trim levels to choose from: Engage, Advanced and Evolve. Entry-level models will feature 18-inch alloy wheels, an energy-saving heat pump, a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, plus Google Maps and other services built-in, a seven-inch driver’s display and various safety systems, including lane-keep assist and driver-attention alert.
Advanced trim starts from £23,495 and adds a larger 10-inch driver’s display, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting, drive modes, front parking sensors and a rear-view camera.
Upgrading to the mid-range will allow buyers to add the bigger 52kWh battery for an extra £2,000, and the £500 Cold Pack that includes heated front seats and steering wheel.
Both come as standard on the range-topping Evolve model, which starts from £28,365. It also gets paddles on the steering wheel to activate a one-pedal driving mode, a two-tone paint scheme, unique wheels and Nissan’s ‘ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link’ system, which combines adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.
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