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We've seen the Sway concept already, and read rumours that it was the next Micra:

Thread: Nissan "Sway" concept car: next generation K14 2016 Micra/March


Now we're getting a few more details, for Europe anyway. The car will share a platform with the Renault Clio and will be built in the same factory in France.

“It will become a direct rival for cars such as the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta.”

Willcox pointed out that Nissan has had the Micra brand in Europe “for 33 years” and acknowledged that this new model will move it markedly away from its city car roots. The current Micra - primarily engineered to be affordable in developing markets - has not been a sales hit in Europe.
Full article here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/in...osition-europe