The Nissan Micra is a vehicle built from 1985 to 1991 over 2 generations. Between 1985 and 2020 it grew 4 cm longer and gained 369 kg. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Micra is
The Nissan Micra is a vehicle that Nissan built from 1985 to 1991 — 7 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2015. Its closest siblings in the Nissan range: Rogue, GT-R, Altima.
Micra generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Micra's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Micra that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-1991 | 379 cm | 230 cm | 675 kg | - | - |
| 2015-2020 | 383 cm | 245 cm | 1044 kg | +4 cm | +369 kg |
Between 1985 and 2020 the Micra gained 4 cm in length (+1.1%) and 369 kg in weight (+54.7%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Micra that is 369 kg against 4 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Nissan Micra tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Micra owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Nissan Micra have? Power & range
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The Micra by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Nissan Micra. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Micra | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Nissan Micra?
The Micra is a vehicle, built from 1985 to 1991 across 2 generations.
How many generations does the Micra have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2015. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Micra grew 4 cm longer and gained 369 kg.
What is the Nissan Micra warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Micra reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Micra?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Nissan
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue | 2008–2026 | 94 | 34 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Nissan GT-R | 2009–2026 | 9 | 19 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Nissan Altima | 1993–2026 | 146 | 34 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Nissan Frontier | 1998–2026 | 142 | 22 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 1986–2026 | 149 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Nissan Sentra | 1982–2026 | 158 | 41 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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