Next on the list of Nissan reveals is the new Micra EV, finally making its debut three years after it was first teased. As previously reported, the hatchback rides on the same CMF-B EV platform as the Renault 5 E-Tech, sharing that car’s bodyshell and general mechanical makeup.
The roofline, door mirrors, thick C-pillars and hidden rear door handles have all been lifted wholesale from its French sibling, but its front end is all new, inspired by the outlandish Concept 20-23. That means you get large circular LED daytime running lights surrounding conventional rectangular headlights, while a bone-shaped gloss black lower bumper sits underneath, incorporating a slim air inlet and some near silver trim.
Along the side, the headlights’ “tails” lead into a scalloped side strip, while the Renault’s boxy wheel arch flares have given way to more rounded contours. The bonnet battery indicator – a throwback to the 5’s asymmetrical bonnet vent – has also been ditched.
Nissan has not revealed the rear of the car, nor the interior or any technical details. However, given that the car is basically a reskinned 5, you can expect it to share its powertrain options, with outputs of 110 kW (150 PS/245 Nm), 90 kW (122 PS/225 Nm) and 70 kW (95 PS/215 Nm). A 40 kWh battery offers a WLTP-rated range of 300 km for the base model and 312 km for the mid-spec 122 PS version, while the top-spec 150 PS car gets a 52 kWh battery for a range of 410 km.
Looks enticing, doesn’t it? Well, too bad, because the Micra will be exclusive to the European market. Nissan’s global electric offensive will instead be spearheaded by the new Leaf, joining the Ariya as a second, smaller SUV.
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Leaf and Ariya will definitely be better and more reliable than this, although it’s nissan.
remember what happens when anything is touched by Renault…….
This headlight also copy from Ora Good Cat… Alamak Nissan running out of ideas