The Nissan Micra is back, but not as you remember it.
Revived as a fully electric hatch and twinned under the skin with the Renault 5 E-Tech, this sixth-generation Micra arrives with a bold new look and a firm eye on European streets.
Despite sharing Renault’s AmpR Small platform (formerly CMF-BEV), Micra doesn’t play copycat.
Instead, it debuts with a fresh, characterful exterior styled by Nissan Design Europe in London. Its playful front end, marked by circular LED headlights and body-coloured inserts, is topped off with an LED “wink” animation every time you lock or unlock it. Just enough charm to make city traffic slightly more bearable.
Small size, big attitude
Nissan may be marketing this as a hatch, but there’s a definite SUV-inspired edge.
Glossy black cladding runs along the bumpers and arches, all models sit on chunky 18-inch wheels, and buyers get to choose from 14 paint combos - including two-tone variants with grey or black roofs. Still, it keeps its small-car credentials intact.
Measuring under four metres long and riding on a slightly stretched 2.54m wheelbase, it’s urban-friendly without skimping on style.
The cabin follows Renault’s lead with dual 10.1-inch displays but adds Nissan-flavoured touches - like a subtle Mount Fuji embossing between the seats. Boot space lands at 326 litres, about right for daily errands or weekend bags.
Two flavours of electric fizz
Two powertrains will be offered: the base version features a 90kW motor and 40kWh battery, good for 308km of WLTP range. Go for the punchier 110kW variant and you’ll score a 52kWh pack with a 408km claim.
Both feature heat pumps, thermal battery management, vehicle-to-load tech, and the larger pack, which supports 100 kW DC fast charging - 15% to 80% in half an hour.
Nissan touts “best-in-class” ride and handling, crediting a low centre of gravity, quick steering and a multi-link rear end. We’d note Renault made the same promise for the R5 E-Tech - so perhaps keep the salt handy.
The new Micra is due in European dealerships by late 2025. Pricing isn’t final, but it may sit above the Renault 5’s €25,000 (NZ$47,800) starting point, positioning the Micra as the more premium pick.
