The same platform will also underpin the upcoming Renault 5.

Nissan has confirmed that they will replace the popular Micra hatchback with an all-electric model. The new all-electric Nissan Micra successor is said to be part of the electrification plans announced by the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance, which has invested a total of 23 billion euros over a period of five years.

The all-new EV which replaces the Nissan Micra will be underpinned by the CMF-BEV platform, said to be launched in 2024. The same platform will also underpin the upcoming Renault 5 and a number of other future offerings by Nissan, Renault and Alpine.

The new platform is said to accommodate enough batteries to provide a range of 400 km on a single charge. It is also said to reduce costs by 33 per cent & power consumption by 10 per cent, compared to the current platform used on the Nissan Leaf.

The estimated cost of repairs is going upwards of Rs 1.20 lakh, which is more than the resale value of the vehicle.

BHPian bravo82in recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I need guidance related to my Micra Nissan Diesel XV 2011 model, 1,45,000 km run. The car is being used by my father who drives it locally and is chauffeured around on long trips.
There is a check engine light that comes up once in a while followed by an oil indicator light and the engine shuts down. Wait for 4-5 mins the lights disappear and the car can be re-started and then keeps running. This usually happens on long trips, anywhere between 2-4 times in a 700 km trip. I got the issue checked at FNG who was unable to find a solution and suggested diagnosis at an ASC. The ASC's OBD tracked down the following issues.

The ASC suggested changing among other parts, ECU & BCU, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,20,000.

Now, this is the real issue; the cost of replacement is more than the resale value of the vehicle.

My query is:

• Can these electronic parts (ECU BCU etc) be repaired? If yes, where in NCR? How reliable is the work done?
• Is it advisable to get them swapped with ECU & BCU from scrapped cars? If yes, where? I was suggested to check in Mayapuri, New Delhi for the old ECU/BCU.
• Can I continue running the vehicle with these issues? Can this be a recipe for a major disaster in near future?

I intend to keep this car for another 5 years, provided these issues can be sorted and the car remains trouble-free thereafter. Else I will prefer to trade it in for a new C2 segment vehicle (Drooling over Astor and 5th Gen City for some time)

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Go to an independent garage. If indeed any major parts like the ECU etc. are busted, get used/refurbished ones from the market. I got my Civic's ABS unit for 12k (from a scrap car) when the dealer pricing was 60k.

Rajender Khan

More than anything, you first need to go to an independent garage to properly diagnose your issue. Am not able to agree with the dealer's diagnosis. Look up suggestions in the Team-BHP Directory.

Here's what BHPian Indian2003 had to say on the matter:

Those are a lot of faults. Often when you have many faulty codes, they are interconnected. I fixed a car once. There were 8 fault codes all connected to the fuel delivery system.

The owner replaced the MAF and the car still did not start.

I replaced the fuel pump relay and deleted the error codes. The car started and has been running since.

I would try to get a second opinion from an independent workshop before you replace the ECU and BCU. I doubt that both can break down at the same time. It is like puncturing all 4 wheels at the same time.

Here's what BHPian gkveda had to say on the matter:

Oil indicator turns up if the oil level is high or low. Engine light comes ON due to multiple reasons. So, I think, either the engine sensor or oil level sensor would be the first thing to be checked. If both of them are working fine, their cables need to be checked for rodents attacks. If cables are also fine, then, you can go for further major surgery.

Most of the time, these cables and sensors would be the culprits.

Did you leave the car for service recently? If yes, check if the right engine oil was filled and to the right level.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Nissan used to offer the Micra in India, before it was discontinued in 2020.

Nissan has given the Micra a thorough makeover. The updated hatchback will go on sale in Mexico as the Nissan March.

As part of the update, the Micra gets Nissan's V-Motion grille at the front and sleek LED headlights. The redesigned front fascia is a far cry from the quirky styling of its predecessor.

The car has a familiar rear end except for the new bumper and LED tail lights. The dual-tone exterior and diamond-cut alloys further help elevate its look.

On the interior, the car gets a new 3-spoke steering wheel and a 6.75-inch touchscreen infotainment head unit. The all-black interior, with its red engine start / stop button, looks rather sporty.

In Mexico, the Nissan March is offered with a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 105 BHP and 142 Nm. The engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.

Nissan has removed the Micra, Micra Active as well as the Sunny from its Indian website. At present, only two cars are listed on the website - the upcoming BS6 Kicks and the GT-R.

The Micra Active had a 1.2-litre, petrol engine that produced 67 BHP and 104 Nm and was paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. The Micra had a 1.2-litre, petrol engine that made 76 BHP and 104 Nm and was mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). It was also available with a 1.5-litre, diesel engine that put out 63 BHP and 160 Nm. It came paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Sunny had a 1.5-litre, petrol engine that put out 98 BHP and 134 Nm and was mated to a CVT and a 1.5-litre, diesel engine that made 85 BHP @ and 200 Nm. It was paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Nissan has launched the 2018 Micra with new features. The updated model comes at a starting price of Rs. 5.03 lakh (ex-showroom).

Safety features like dual airbags, driver seat belt warning indicator, speed warning indicator and rear parking sensors are now offered as standard on both the 2018 Micra and Micra Active. Both models get ORVMs with turn signals and a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with phone mirroring. Additionally, the 2018 Micra gets a rear spoiler and a rear-view camera.

The 2018 Micra Active is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine that produces 67 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 104 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 2018 Micra is available with either petrol or diesel engines. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol makes 76 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 104 Nm @ 4,400 rpm and is mated to a CVT. The 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel puts out 63 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 160 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

2018 Nissan Micra

XL CVT Automatic fashion Edition - Rs. 6,19,499

XL (O) CVT - Rs. 6,42,001

XV CVT - Rs. 7,61,485

XL D (O) - Rs. 7,21,475

XV D - Rs. 7,90,935

2018 Micra Active

XL - Rs. 5,03,328

XL (O) - Rs. 5,40,899

XV - Rs. 5,98,119

According to a media report Nissan is developing an India-specific Micra based on the 5th-gen model, which was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. 

The new Micra is based on Nissan's V-platform, but the Indian version will use a heavily revised architecture with similar styling but more compact proportions. In a bid to keep cost down, the car is likely to feature less sophisticated underpinnings compared to its European counterpart. Features like LED DRLs, touchscreen infotainment system and automatic climate control that are offered by rival brands are likely to make it on to the India-specific Micra.

Moreover, the current set of engines will be carried over on the new model. At present, the Micra is offered with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine with 76 BHP and 104 Nm of torque and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel that makes 63 BHP and 160 Nm. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard, while the petrol engine comes with a 5-speed CVT option. In terms of features, the current Micra comes with automatic headlamps and LED tail lights, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, multi-functional steering wheel, ABS with EBD and brake assist as well as dual airbags.

Source: Overdrive

Nissan has launched a limited edition of the Micra. The Micra Fashion Edition is priced at Rs. 6.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

According to Nissan, the new Micra variant is inspired by the Italian fashion brand - United Colors of Benetton. It is available in two colour options - Fashion Black and Fashion Orange. The limited-edition model gets body graphics with Micra decals, black wheel covers with orange inserts and stripes on ORVM housings. The cabin is finished in orange with piano black trim, black seats with orange stitching and headrests with Benetton signature. It also gets floor mats to match the theme of the interior.

The car also comes fitted with a 6.2-inch touchscreen AVN and built-in NissanConnect with 3-year free service package. It comes with safety features like driver airbag, ABS with EBD and brake assist as standard, although it misses out on the passenger airbag.

The Micra Fashion Edition is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine which produces 76 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 104 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed CVT. 

Nissan is offering Benetton gift hampers to first 500 customers of the Micra Fashion Edition.

Nissan has updated the Micra hatchback with new features. Prices of the updated model start at Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). No mechanical changes have been made to the car as it continues to be powered by the same petrol and diesel engine options.

Major updates made to the 2017 Nissan Micra include the addition of features like automatic headlamps with follow me home function and rain sensing wipers. The interiors get a blacked out theme and orange detailing around the centre console, door pads and upholstery stitching. A new 2-DIN infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity is also on offer. The system also supports CD, USB, FM/AM and AUX inputs.

The Micra continues to be available with two engine options - a 1.2-litre petrol that churns out 73 BHP and 104 Nm of torque with an X-tronic CVT gearbox and a 1.5-litre diesel rated at 63 BHP and 160 Nm of torque, while being coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol automatic has an ARAI certified fuel economy figure of 19.34 km/l, while the diesel manual variant returns 23.08 km/l.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Petrol: -

Nissan Micra XL (CVT): Rs. 5.99 lakh
Nissan Micra XV (CVT): Rs. 6.95 lakh

Diesel: -

Nissan Micra dCi XL: Rs. 6.62 lakh
Nissan Micra dCi XL Comfort: Rs. 7.23 lakh

The Nissan Micra will soon get a facelift in India, which will come with minor cosmetic tweaks and some feature additions. The company has released a set of teaser images of the upcoming update, revealing a few features that will be added to the facelifted car.

One of the released teaser images shows a zoomed out shot of the new Micra with the caption 'It Can Sense Rain'. This points towards the possibility of addition of rain sensing wipers to the updated model. This may as well be an indication that the facelift might be introduced in the monsoon season. Other features that will likely be added to the new Micra include a touchscreen infotainment system and reverse parking sensors and camera.

Changes on the 2017 Micra will likely be limited to the feature list and cosmetics. As a result, it is not expected to get any mechanical updates and will thus be powered by the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. Both these powerplants come with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the petrol model also comes with a CVT unit.

Nissan is bringing connected car technology to its cars in India. Media reports suggest that the Micra, Sunny and Terrano will receive new features in the connected car domain, with the official launch expected in July, 2017.

Detailed information regarding the said update isn't available yet. However, Nissan is expected to introduce a smartphone app, which will offer connectivity solutions with the company's cars. Through this app, owners are likely to be able to communicate with the car. The app is also expected to come with vehicle diagnostic features and will even offer service reminders and GPS tracking to the owners.

Additionally, through the upcoming technology, Nissan will be able to keep track of its cars on the road. This will allow the automaker to access data regarding the car's running and condition. It will thus enable the automaker to establish more concrete connection with its already sold cars and is expected to enhance the company's ability to diagnose and rectify any issues in advance.

Source: Autocar India