Fifth-gen Nissan Micra spied testing in Thailand

The fifth generation Nissan Micra is underpinned by a revised version of the V-platform. The redesigned model is largely targeted at the European markets. The test mule was a left-hand drive one, and Thai media says that it is possible that Nissan has brought it to Thailand just for R&D work related to the next-gen Nissan Sunny (next-gen Nissan Almera). However, Indian media reports have said that the new Maruti Ciaz rival arriving later this year will ride on the low-cost CMF-A+ platform, and not the V.

The fifth-gen Nissan Micra is 3,999 mm long, 1,743 mm wide and 1,455 mm tall. It is 174 mm longer, 78 mm wider and 55 mm lower than the fourth-gen Nissan Micra. The wheelbase is has grown by 75 mm to 2,525 mm. There are three engine options available: 0.9­-litre turbocharged petrol (90PS/140 Nm), 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol (71 PS/95 Nm) and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel (90 PS/220 Nm). All engines are linked to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Noteworthy features of the latest Nissan Micra are, full-LED headlamps with LED DRLs, 17-inch alloy wheels, discrete rear door handles, rear spoiler, automatic climate control, 7-inch NissanConnect touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation, 5-inch driver information display, 6-speaker BOSE personal audio system, 360-degree camera, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition.

The latest European Nissan Micra is not an India-bound model. A made-for-India next-gen Nissan Micra will arrive next year instead. It will ride on the lengthened CMF-A+ platform.