The highly anticipated sixth-generation Nissan Micra is set to make a significant return to the B-segment in late 2025, reimagined as a fully-connected, pure electric vehicle with an audacious new look. This all-new Micra will stay true to its distinct character as a stylish and unpretentious compact model, a reputation it has cultivated over five generations and more than 40 years of success. Its arrival marks a pivotal step in Nissan’s ambitious product offensive in Europe, where the company plans to introduce four new fully-electric models by 2027 as part of its overarching electrification strategy. The Micra EV will be followed by new iterations of the LEAF, JUKE, and an A-Segment model, alongside an upgraded third generation of Nissan’s unique e-POWER technology, which will be integrated into the best-selling Nissan Qashqai.
Audacious and Assertive Design: Designed at Nissan’s Design Europe (NDE) in London, the all-new Micra boasts a refreshed and distinctive exterior. This design combines a premium finish and an assertive attitude with an SUV-like stance, featuring simple, uncluttered surfaces and subtle details throughout. The model exudes a sense of purpose with its robust and solid stance, highlighted by pronounced wheel arches and a distinctive lower lip suggesting a lower center of gravity, preparing it to tackle urban streets with confidence. All grades of the new Micra will come with 18-inch wheels, offering three different options: “active” wheel covers, “Iconic,” and “Sport” alloy wheel designs. These large wheels, combined with dark wheel arch trim, further enhance the Micra’s strong road presence. Iconic headlamps, subtly protruding, greet the driver with a choreographed “welcome wink” upon unlocking. At the rear, the taillamps feature a simple yet ornate LED design with circular lighting elements. A unique design element, the “ice cream scoop” indent along the waistline, adds a delightful and distinctive touch to the vehicle’s profile.
Vibrant Color Palette: Central to the all-new Nissan Micra’s audacious personality is its extensive palette of 14 exterior color combinations. Available in Pure White, Elegant Silver, Mystery Black, Noble Marine, Authentic Blue, and Rebel Red, the Micra can be specified to suit any preference, from an understated and subtle look to a bold, head-turning statement. Depending on the chosen grade, two-tone color options further enhance personalization, allowing buyers to combine the body color with either a black or grey roof. This wide array of choices ensures that there is a distinct look and specification for drivers of all tastes, allowing for genuine self-expression.
Interior Elegance: Inside the all-new Nissan Micra, the interior recaptures a theme of simple, understated elegance that has been a hallmark of the model across all previous generations. Building on this legacy, the latest generation subtly hints at its Japanese heritage through hidden design features, such as a molded outline of Mount Fuji incorporated into the storage space between the front seats. The driver will appreciate the three-spoke steering wheel with its hefty, tactile diameter, along with a 10.1-inch configurable high-resolution screen display for easy viewing of vital information. A neighboring 10.1-inch touchscreen display in the center of the dashboard, slightly oriented towards the driver, provides seamless interaction for navigation, audio, and phone functions, creating a sleek, integrated feel. Front and rear seat upholstery varies by grade, offering three distinct trims—Modern, Audacious, and Chill—to suit preferred interior ambiances for a premium feel. Furthermore, adjustable ambient lighting allows the driver to choose from 48 different colors, enabling personalization to reflect their mood.
Compact and Convenient: At just under 4 meters in length and less than 1.8 meters wide, the all-new Micra is perfectly suited for the tight turns and busy roads of urban life, demonstrating that it punches well above its weight in terms of practicality. A wheelbase of 2.54 meters pushes the wheels to the corners, providing the triple benefits of improved interior space, a dynamic stance on the road, and an optimum blend of agility and stability. To simplify customer choices, the all-new Nissan Micra will only be available in a five-door configuration, maximizing its long wheelbase for easy entry and exit for all occupants. The front seat passenger will particularly enjoy a sense of luxurious space, with seats offering exceptional support and ample distance from the uncluttered dashboard, which is finished in soft-touch materials. Despite its compact exterior, the Micra does not compromise on functional space. It offers 326 liters of trunk capacity, significantly more than many of its competitors, with 40/60 foldable rear seats that can extend the capacity up to 1106 liters as needed.
Powertrain and Performance: Available for the first time as a fully-electric model, the all-new Micra offers worry-free EV driving ideal for daily life. It comes with two battery options: 40kWh and 52kWh, providing significant power and range for an urban car. The 52kWh battery delivers an impressive 408km real-world range, allowing drivers to venture beyond the urban jungle without range anxiety. For quick charging needs, the all-new Nissan Micra offers one of the best options in its category. Thanks to its 100kW DC charger (or 80kW on the 40kWh version), charging from 15% to 80% takes a convenient 30 minutes. To maximize charging efficiency, a heat pump is standard on both battery options, along with battery heating and cooling capability. To further enhance the benefits of electric ownership, the all-new Micra will be equipped with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) technology on both battery versions, enabling owners to power external devices using the car’s battery.
Efficient and Responsive Driving Dynamics: The all-new Nissan Micra has been meticulously engineered to provide a performance that surpasses previous generations, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free electric drive. Significantly lighter than many of its peers, despite its solid and robust appearance, the new model weighs just 1400kg (1524kg for the larger battery option). This reduced weight contributes to increased efficiency, performance, and handling. With its battery pack positioned as low as possible within the AmpR shared EV platform, a front suspension utilizing independent struts and passive dampers, and a multi-link rear suspension (a configuration typically found in higher segment vehicles), the all-new Micra offers brilliant driving dynamics and a best-in-class ride and handling experience. The optimized weight, instant torque response, and quick response steering combine to deliver a lively driving performance that truly lives up to its personality. The driving characteristics can be tailored to the driver’s mood via a switch on the steering wheel, adjusting power, torque, throttle response, steering tune, ambient lighting, and screen display. Default “comfort” mode balances response, efficiency, and ease of driving. “Sport” mode provides full power and torque, sharper throttle response, and increased steering effort for substantial feedback. “Eco” mode prioritizes efficiency with softened throttle response and reduced steering effort. Finally, “Perso” mode allows drivers to customize various parameters to their preferences. The Micra’s performance is further complemented by regenerative braking, configurable via steering wheel “paddles,” and Nissan’s e-Pedal system, offering a convenient one-pedal driving experience that can bring the car to a complete stop.
Intuitive Technology and Connected Experience: Integrated throughout the all-new Nissan Micra are purposeful and seamless technology features, all designed to provide an uplifting and connected on-board and off-board experience. NissanConnect with Google built-in services creates a car that is an extension of the customer, allowing voice-controlled functions like calls, music streaming, trip planning, smart home device connection, and messaging. As the second vehicle in Nissan’s European range with Google built-in, it comes standard with Google Maps, providing access to favorite locations and ensuring current map information via over-the-air updates. In-Car Route Planning, powered by Google Maps, proposes charging stations enroute if the destination exceeds available range, even pre-conditioning the battery for optimal charging speed. Drivers also gain access to an ecosystem of apps from Google Play. Google Assistant allows hands-free control of vehicle functions. The NissanConnect services app enhances EV ownership with off-board connectivity, offering access to battery state of charge, car location, charging history, and remote control of cabin temperature and charging schedules. The all-new Micra also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
Advanced Safety Systems: A commitment to safety is at the heart of all Nissan vehicles, and the all-new Micra, despite its compact size, is no exception. For peace of mind on the highway, it is available with Nissan ProPilot assist, offering lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and emergency braking. Additional features providing an impressive level of reassurance for driver and passengers include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Intelligent Speed Assist, and Driver Monitoring System. The all-new Micra also offers Blind Spot Warning Intervention, Lane Change Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Occupant Safe Exit alert.
Market Availability: European sales of the all-new Nissan Micra are scheduled to commence in late 2025. This return marks an exciting new chapter for the Micra nameplate, embracing a purely electrified future while retaining its playful, audacious, and agile DNA that has defined it for over four decades.
Summary:
- Sixth-generation Nissan Micra returning as a pure EV.
- Features an audacious new exterior design and elegant interior.
- Available with 40kWh and 52kWh battery options.
- Offers up to 408km real-world range with 52kWh battery.
- Supports 100kW DC fast charging (15%-80% in 30 minutes).
- Equipped with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) technology.
- Lightweight design with optimized driving dynamics and multi-link rear suspension.
- Includes NissanConnect with Google built-in services and advanced safety systems.
- European sales to begin in late 2025.
Disclaimer: This article is based on preliminary press release information. Vehicle specifications, features, and availability may be subject to change as development progresses.
Source: Nissan
AI Assistance: Gemini
