Skip advert
Advertisement

Nissan Micra (2017-2022) review - Interior, design and technology

The Micra’s up-to-date cabin matches the smart exterior look, with plenty of customisation options

Interior, design and technology rating

3.5

How we review cars
Find your Nissan Micra
Offers from our trusted partners on this car and its predecessors...
Or are you looking to sell your car?
Value my car
Fast, no-nonsense car selling
Value my car
Advertisement

With its sweeping lines, floating roof and angled bonnet, the fifth-generation Micra is certainly striking. It’s a revolutionary look for the car, and it’s easy to see just how different this Micra is from the dumpy previous model. There’s something of the Renault Clio about it too, with the hidden rear door handles being an obvious parallel with a car that shares plenty of tech under the skin.

Advertisement - Article continues below

Get inside and the changes are similarly huge, with a high-quality feel in evidence throughout. The contrasting colour schemes are optional, and will appeal to drivers looking to make more of a statement, but overall the design is neat and smart. The material quality is high as well, with soft-touch finishes in all the right places, although there are some cheaper bits lower down. It's fairly reminiscent of the Qashqai in terms of displays and button layout, and is pretty easy to get on with.

Nissan has gone big on customisation options this time round, and you can choose plenty of contrasting colours for the interior – and also decals and coloured inserts for the exterior as well. There are even inserts on the alloy wheels that allow further personalisation opportunities.

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment

Apple CarPlay comes as standard on the Acenta version, but sat-nav with traffic information comes as part of the Vision Pack (about £700), which adds NissanConnect touchscreen navigation. This is standard on Tekna cars.

The smartphone integration is nicely done, with Apple CarPlay giving you access to apps that allow music and entertainment on the move, as well as the ability to use Siri voice control from your smartphone to perform simple local searches using Apple’s Maps app. Android Auto has also been added, so rival smartphone users have the same user-friendly features at their disposal.

The seven-inch screen’s graphics aren’t of the highest calibre. However, with hot keys flanking either side of the display, it’s easy to jump to different sections of the infotainment system. It’s worth mentioning that a Bose stereo upgrade is also available, which features speakers in the headrests and plenty of power for a supermini sound system. This is a neat set-up, and adds extra quality to the car's stereo without resorting to cranking up the volume.

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Ford Capri review
Ford Capri - front

Ford Capri review

This is no sports car, nor even a retro reboot – rather a capable, refined and well-built EV that happens to sport a controversial name
In-depth reviews
29 Oct 2024
Car deal of the day: Skoda Octavia vRS Estate is all the car you’ll ever need for only £287 a month
New Skoda Octavia vRS estate - front cornering

Car deal of the day: Skoda Octavia vRS Estate is all the car you’ll ever need for only £287 a month

A fun to drive family favourite offers immense value for money at under £300 per month in today’s deal of the day
News
29 Oct 2024
New Dacia Duster 2024 Hybrid review: electrical assistance suits superb small SUV
Dacia Duster Hybrid - front

New Dacia Duster 2024 Hybrid review: electrical assistance suits superb small SUV

The first ever Dacia Duster Hybrid is a hit from behind the wheel, but better options exist in the small SUV’s range
Road tests
30 Oct 2024