This year, drivers will have three new choices when it comes to buying a new Nissan Micra and, with the launch of the Micra Xtronic, the popular small car is being offered with a CVT automatic gearbox. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2019 Nissan Micra and the new Xtronic automatic.
It’s only been three years since Nissan first launched the last Micra, and the new Nissan Micra comes with the kind of forward-thinking you would expect after such a short amount of time. With Nissan firmly focused on creating cars for the future, the latest model has been designed to take you seamlessly into the coming years. The automatic variation of the Micra is the best example of that, with the percentage of automatic cars expected to rise from 12% to 30% in the next three years.
The new Xtronic automatic is an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Unlike a conventional CVT, however, the Xtronic automatic features D-step technology, meaning you can expect a more refined power delivery and, ultimately, an improved on-road experience. You can also thank the D-step technology for better fuel economy, quicker downshifts and a smoother experience when accelerating.
Although the Nissan Micra is available in a choice of three petrol engines and one diesel, you’ll have to choose the former if you want to experience the car’s new CVT automatic gearbox. That might sound restrictive, but it’s good news: the engine on which the Xtronic automatic is available is the all-new upgraded 1.0-litre IG-T 100 PS engine, another new release from the Japanese car manufacturer and another game-changer for the Nissan Micra.
The new automatic Micra is an exciting step for Nissan. Thanks to the Xtronic’s fantastic handling and smooth-shifting transmission, it opens up the popular model to a whole new audience of urban drivers. As well as offering a relaxing drive, the Nissan Micra automatic provides versatile performance in the kind of slow-moving and stop-start traffic that comes with driving in cities. Add to that the Nissan Micra’s compact size and you have an ideal city car to take you from A to B.
It’s not just the engine that’s had an upgrade on the new Nissan Micra; the small hatchback comes with a range of new technology, too. Some, like the reversing camera, are there to make sure every drive is easier and simpler than ever before. Others, like the Bose sound system and headrest speakers, add a new touch of luxury that everybody who rides in the Nissan Micra can enjoy.
The Nissan Micra is renowned for its market-leading safety features and, even though it’s taken a new direction this year, it hasn’t let its safety standards slip. In fact, the new Nissan Micra comes with more safety features and advanced driver assistance technologies than any of its predecessors. New updates include a rear view camera with parking sensors, while autonomous emergency braking now comes as standard on the Micra.