You can fold the seats down in a 60-40 split, and when you do, space increases to a much more usable 1,106 litres. When folded, the seat bases don’t leave a flat floor. There’s also no under-floor or under-bonnet storage, so you’ll need to store the charging cables in the main space, which can be annoying if they are wet and/or grimy.
With such a close connection to the Renault 5, the Micra’s reliability ratings won’t be far away
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The one area where we think buyers would like a little more Japanese influence and a little less of the French is reliability, but the Micra is beholden to its Gallic underpinnings. However, there hasn’t been much poor reception to the Renault 5 so far, and being such a new model, that’s an impressive feat.
Safety scores will also mimic the Renault 5, which, despite Renault’s typically flawless record, only records a 4-star rating. Testers suggested that this rating was given due to a lack of consistency in the car’s performance with differently sized occupants, and the fact that it lacks a centrally-mounted front airbag.
However, four stars is still a great rating and it’s one the new Micra will probably match due to the shared underpinnings and equipment.
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Our best buy: Nissan Micra 52kWh Advance
We haven’t driven the full range of Micras as it won’t be reaching UK roads until late 2025. However, judging by the Renault and its figures, we’d suggest that a mid-level Advance model with the 52kWh battery will be the best buy, thanks to a reasonable price, a competitive level of equipment, and good electric driving range.
