The Micra is basically a Renault Clio in an angular suit.

If it is new, not a bad car really, but there are better choices out there. I wouldn't bother myself unless for the convenience of a friendly, family run, local dealer.

Or a spectacularly good deal!,

Edited by badbusdriver on 20/03/2021 at 13:41

Having had 2 Micras followed by a Note since 2005 when we were looking to swap the Note in 2018 it was back to the Nissan dealer and we looked at the current Micra (K14 in Nissan speak) but to be honest we were not really impressed. It was very expensive for starters and the dealer did not seem interested in selling us one.

Bought a Skoda Fabia 1.0 TSi 110 PS SE-L. Got it for about £6000 less than a similarly speced Micra and whilst not as "funky" looking at least the Fabia fits normal people and plenty of luggage.

Plenty out there, mostly 95 PS versions but its worth searching out the 110 PS ones, its worth the bit extra, cost us about £600.

Rather have a Yaris 1.5. Similar power and no turbo to worry about,

Its the turbo that makes modern small engined cars great to drive, loads of mid range go, they drive like much bigger engines. Its not all about power, you only find the max quoted right at the top of the rev range, an area where very few of us venture regularly.

Turbo's rarely go wrong, nothing to worry about.

Modern small turbo's are also very economical unlike old school non turbo's.

Thanks for all the input guys,I'll take a look at your suggestions.