Autoguide is funny. Despite being in Toronto, they like to pretend they're American. More money in that approach, I suppose.
So they present the Micra as though it's forbidden Canadian fruit... because of course it's not available in the States. Though the writer guesses that it will be at some point:
Also interesting: Nissan has apparently put a few base S Micras into their media fleet. When it initially launched, they were only letting writers get their hands on the SV and SR....Americans will have to wait a bit longer... I’m certain Nissan USA is watching how the Micra performs in Canada.
Likes...
- price/value
- power
- roomy for its size
- some unexpected features: trip computer, 4-speaker & aux input stereo
- comfy seats
- good forward visibility
Dislikes...
- $3k price jump to get an automatic
- short gearing - high highway RPM
- vague steering (really?)
- fuel economy (but loves the power! A clear case of wanting his cake and eating it too.)
- fit & finish - said it had some misaligned panels
- instability in crosswinds
Overall...
See the full review & photos....The Micra offers an attractive alternative for Canadians who want an especially cheap (emphasis on that word), basic, worry-free transportation device.
More importantly, if the choice were mine between the Micra S and the current American low-price champion, the Nissan Versa Sedan S, I would easily choose the Micra.
http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...micra-s-review