Did the Nissan Micra Fail in Canada? | Cars Unlocked Retrospective |
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Following suit of the other manufacturers Nissan has discontinued their hatchbacks like the Nissan Micra, and the Nissan Versa Note. This is my first car that I have seen launched and discontinued. In the video I discuss my experience with the micra, the life span, and how it came to this point of being discontinued.
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I'm annoyed that car companies think all people want an SUV. No we don't. I have a 2015 SV Micra and love it. $45 FILLS my gas tank, I can drive from Sarnia to North Bay and still have 2 bars of gas. Customer replaceable parts are cheap and easy to install, tires are cheap.
I'm a large guy and I find it surprisingly roomy for a tiny car. The only downside I see with it is it doesn't "audio" warn you when it's low on gas, the back seat has no lighting and the trunk hatch cover is badly designed.
I think Nissan is making a horrible mistake by ending it.
thanks so much Redjimon love the name by the way. I still sell the micra used but cars are getting bigger and bigger as time goes on. Thanks for commenting
bought a 2018 micra in May 2018, now January 2021 and I still have it. Great little car, great leg room and head room. Very easy on gas and very comfortable on longer trips (BC to Saskatchewan). Love the standard transmission and basic features (hand cranked windows, manual door locks). Never been a fan of AC, so don't miss it. I intend to keep this car for a long time to come.
hey thanks for commenting it should last you a while as long as. it's. properly maintained
I actually love these cars. So cool to hear someone local has a 5spd bare bones base model!
What colour?
Red is the colour.
I just bought one today, a white 2019 Nissan Micra S automatic brand new. My American friends keep saying wish they could get it there lol. Canadian exclusive, would have bought a 2020 but sadly it will no longer be available. It is still in production as 2020 model year for markets in South America only.
Hey congrats on the new vehicle enjoy ur Micra
It was discontinued this past September here in Brazil as it will be replaced by the Magnite. I think it’s still being built in Japan, where it’s called “March”.
in 2020 it was discontinued in Brasil too.
But in Europe it's still selling in a new generation, and it's gorgeous
Great review and history lesson. Inherited my dad's red 2015 SR Micra .
Live in British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
Gas is 2.10 per liter and rising every day .
The car is a blast to drive and a godsend at the pumps .
Lots of power , handles great , lots of cargo space .
Thanks Dad !
Wow 2.1 thats insane. But i bet you are happy with that micra now
@@carsunlocked extremely happy and the envy on my block ! Great vehicle. Hope your sales do well in the future! Highly recommend anyone to go test drive one lol ..
This is a great break down on why the Micra was discontinued! Well done!
hey thanks so much I am glad you enjoyed it
That was very sad the micra was discontinued that was end of micra on canada of 2019 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Somewhat unfortunate
I bought a 2015 Micra S right when they first appeared in the Canadian market. I still own it and to this day feel it's a great car for the money. Because I was so pleased with it, I have been loyal to the Nissan brand ever since, with three more Nissan brand new vehicles added. I am sad to see the Micra go. I think Nissan made a mistake canceling it.
phenomenal glad to see your happy with the Micra thanks for your comments
I owned 2 micras when I lived in the UK. Very popular over there still. Great little cars. Cheap to buy and run. A little too small for North America. Nissan Canada should bring the new Versa sedan up from the US or drop the price on the new Sentra to get people in the door.
yea i believe in 2021 the versa sedan will be brought to canada
Thanks for the insightful comments. Looking to buy a 2015 model for my daughter.
cant go wrong
Hi, great video thanks! So, I wonder if the micra is still a good choice to buy now in 2020?
hey thanks so much. if you on your own it's a great little car. small family's not so much
Micra has no infotainment & safety shield. Few young people will bite.
I will say this. With that old 4-speed automatic I see a Nissan of old that could easily last 15-20 years if taken care of.
Yes the newer Micra sold in Asia & Europe has more to offer. But it does not enjoy the rest seat headroom of this generation.
I agree hard to market to young people without the features they want
I recently got a 2015 S because of overall vehicle costs to own. Great little car to scoot about in. I'm over 6 ft tall too, and there is enough room for me. I might scour wrecking yards for Bluetooth radio/control set and other parts. Having many controls manual has been awesome. 1970's luxury! Automatic, Cruise and A/C! :)
Its a shame that nissan is not making anymore for 2020!! I bought my wife a 2015 sr and she loves it and my self i love driveing its a fun car too drive!! To bad because the first micra in eightes were very cheap and when they came out man what a change!!!! I hope nissan never forget there roots in Canada!!!.....cheers!!
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Can you review 2019 nissan micra 5 speed manual
Honestly if only Nissan Canada was smart and wanted to get a new Micra instead of the K14, and still maintain the Micra market as a low budget entry offer since this was what Nissan Canada was originally targeting the purpose of bringing the Micra here. They could’ve waited for two more years and gotten this updated face-lifted version of the Mexican March K13 imported to Canada instead of discontinuing it. And I agree with your point because if Nissan Micra was really a success over here, there shouldn’t be any reason for it to be discontinued at all. Biggest mistake Nissan has made! Even after they had replaced it with the new 2021 Versa Sedan, funny enough I barely even see those being driven around my area compared to the Micra.
thanks for commenting I can ensure you the sales of the versa sedan is not comparable with to the sales of the Micra. Here in Canada Nissan certainly has a hit with the kicks. We sell a ton of them
We own a 2015 micra with almost 150000klm on it. The SV model has everything you need. Extremely reliable we have only done x1 set of brakes and x1 tuneup nothing else has ever gone wrong. Evertreck tires on it. Runs great in both summer and winter 1599 c.c engine more than enough power even with automatic very very economical to run and very roomy. If this ever dies will look for the same model and buy it !
Good review, sorry it is out of production.
thanks so much for watching!
interesting video, I like the sales prospective
Thanks so much... That's my Micra experience in a 10 minute nutshell
Its actually a high quality affordable car. Not cheap! You can easily get a much cheaper quality car, but you will definitely pay more.
I see what you mean. lots of value
I want to buy a used 2015 but worry about long term parts availability in Canada for this discontinued car. Will parts be available for say the next 10 years do you think ?
yes i would think so
My family has always been with Nissan since the early 90’s so I am brand loyal. My first car was a new 2015 Micra SV and it was great. Reliable, zippy, great for city driving and parking, to name a few great things about it.
One of the best cars in so many ways. I am 6ft tall and my dad is 6’2” and we could both fit in the car with no issues, had just enough space to fit things I needed to fit and it was great for me while as a student, given my parents bought it for me. Had it for a solid 5 years and now I upgraded to the new 2020 Sentra SV a few weeks ago. If I hadnt gotten the deal I got on the Sentra, I would gladly have kept the Micra for even longer.
Definately sad to see it go, it was a very well thought out, well designed car. I think it did great and did it’s job, but unfortunately SUV’s have taken over the market so much so that Sedans and Hatchbacks are becoming more scarce in sales.
this is some great input from a Micra owner. glad you stuck with Nissan enjoy your Sentra
@@carsunlocked thanks!
We need this in the US. Just bring the unsold ones in inventory over here.
there are not many left
Its a very nice car, cute, reliable, economical. I'm keeping my 2018. But what about spare parts, will it be possible to keep the car running for another 10 years??
that parts are easily accessible
Which dealership do you work at? What do you think of Nissan’s CVTs?
He is at St. Catherines Nissan in St. Catherines, Ontario. (Niagara Region)
I work at St Catharines Nissan in St Catharines ON. I have no issues with he cvt. Nissan was the first mover of CVT and as a first mover they had some issue but now they have had a lot of time to work out the kinks
Even if it’s discontinued I’d still buy one as my first car n tune it :)
They are pretty fun to drive
Cars Unlocked I would agree
@@ramennoodles2106 Just look Nissan Micra videos in Japan and Latin America, people there made amazing tunes and modifications for that little car (March in Latin America & Japan)
Yes still seeing lots of 2019s being sold privately on FB marketplace and other places , I just got really lucky and got the 2019 Micra SV with AC with only 30,000km on it for about $2200 from a family friend and I’m so happy I was able to get it as my first car
Why don't they bring in the replacement Micra that has been available for the past 2 years? This one stopped production ages ago! For that matter, are we going to get the NEW Versa Sedan? Nissan Canada has a MAJOR marketing issue, along with a major dealership issue...AND a product issue! Until they resolve all of those, people like myself, who like the product available in the States, WILL NOT buy here....it is KIA instead.....I would have liked a Kicks until I saw the dealer markup...I bought a Soul instead! $30,000.00 for a Kicks? ...I don't think so!
Yes I agree Nissan has some great vehicles in the states and over seas. The versa sedan didn't sell well in Canada because of similar problems that I discussed in the video. Thanks for commenting
@@Slavic_Boer they are all in the mod twenty's
@@Slavic_Boer yea I am curious probably a us dealership
I am currently excited about buying the 2015 Nissan Micra. Some of your info is not right because it comes with power windows, power mirrors, blue tooth on the steering wheel and the inside is at least as big as my 2007 Kia Spectra.
yes the higher package includes those options but not the s trim
I'm sad to see it go because I wanna actually get into racing within the next 2-3 years. 🙃
Hoping they figure out something for the Micra Cup! 🤞🏻
Kicks cup just doesn't have the same ring to it
I’m really disappointed with Nissan ending the production of the Micra! I bought the 2015 SR model and I own this car for 7 years as one of the best cars ever built for the price I paid for it. Very reliable handle the highway really well and great gas mileage, and fully loaded with auto transmission, ps, ac and blue tooth.
hey thanks for watching my friend!
wouldn't the chevrolet spark be the cheapest car in canada since the base model is actually below $10000?
the spark cant hold a candle to the baby micra
i’m actually looking at getting a 2018 micra as a first car😊
great choice perfect first time vehicle
Is this Nissan Micra reliable? I was hearing stories from people that the Micra and other cars in their fleet isn't as reliable....
with proper maintenance it should last a very long time
Ive had mine for 10 years never gave me any trouble, i even skipped a few mantainance oil changes lol. I chose manual to avoid nissan cvt automatic problems.
I work at home and only drive a few times a week, a good car, it can also fit many stuff inside.
Extremely reliable and high mileage motor if you take care of it.
I bought a Micra acenta UK it was a 2014 pre reg with just 7 miles on the clock I had it serviced at a Nissan dealer every 12 months when the car reached 3 years old 14000 miles the tyres looked a bit shabby so I took it to an independant tyre fitter for two new front tyres they said they could not align the rear wheels there was a something was wrong with the rear beam axle I took it back to the Nissan dealer who said after inspecting it that the rear beam axle was faulty , note faulty not damaged that was the reason this car was sold as a pre reg Nissan were fully aware of the fault at the end of the production line but instead of sending a vehicle back to have a faulty part replaced Nissan and all car makers pass these faulty cars onto the customer as a pre reg and the customer thinks they are getting a bargain THAT fault cost me £1017.00 I had to pay the nissan dealer to replace the faulty part that was fitted at the factory BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU ARE OFFERED A NEW PRE REG CAR CHANCES ARE IT HAS A FAULT FROM THE FACTORY THAT WILL COST YOU DEAR . YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
ouch sorrry you had a bad experience
I have a Nissan micra 2015, manual and still have it. I will keep her until the end.
its going to last a long time
Thanks for the video... really helpful... but can I ask you... what is the most fuel efficient vehicle now available in Canada now?
probably the Mitsubishi mirage
It was a fine point a to point b car.
Most definitely great for solo driver's
Unlike most buyers, i knew what this car is, and what nissan was up to. But tried that salesman did, he could not flipped me, because the Micra S is what I came for. Back 2 basic good power to weight ratio, and fun to drive. The only thing that would have broken the deal, is if I hated how the car drove. Well, I now own a 2019 Micra/March S.
My only two complaints, is the driver seat can't be lowered and the ride height of the car. Those will be dealt with once the warranty is up.
Thanks for your comments did you buy the manual Micra or auto?
@@carsunlocked manual
I have the 2019 Micra S 4 speed auto. If you are tall I can imagine the need to lower the seat however it was one of the main reasons why I chose the Micra. Being only 5'4, I need all the height I can get and I love it, more than adequate space for a small size person. I actually look down on a Hyundai Elantra or Honda Civic next to me when stopped at a red light lol.
@@mpalali well my wife is 5'1" and she hates the high driving position. So i fitted some sport bucket seats from another car. The stock seats are also uncomfortable for distance driving. She wanted the car to have a more sporty feel tho it's just a her daily. Her other car is 1series bmw which sits really low on coil overs, so she wanted the micra as close to her pleasure vehicle in terms of how she sits in the car. The micra is also waiting on coil overs to come in😋
@@mpalali glad to hear you are enjoying your Micra my friend
The European version looks totally different and WAY better.
I agree small cars are not done right in north america
Im planning on selling my current sedan and getting a micra, gas prices are bad in my country and i would have money to spare for investing it
There is demand for small cars in Canada. Its odd there being pulled. Probably trudeaus doing.. the small combustion cars are a threat to his electric vehicle.
trudeaus blame for everything
Trudeau should have invested the billions of dollars he is giving away to Stellantis and Honda for EVs instead for plants to make small combustions cars. Something thats actually practical and realistic to reduce oil and gas consumption.
The only thing that killed it for me was no AC the other stuff I dont car for
yes no a/c was a big deal breaker for most people
my 2016 does have AC
Dude, the Nissan Mica is not in the US
no anymore?
I dont like the look of the new micra that is being sold overseas for the 2020 model year. It would have been cool if nissan brought back the super turbo. it seems like todays cars will never capture the same level of charm like cars from the 80s and 90s. oh well.
unfortunately I don't think we will see the Micra again in Canada
So it was Nissan’s TATA Nano!
Wait till Doug DeMouro gets his hands on one.
hea going to roast the Micra
@@carsunlocked Thisssss is a 2019 Nissan Micra S, and it is TATA Nano for Canadians.
@@razvandobos9759 lol
It might come back with inflation these days
maybe
I like micra. Is tiny, economic, ship.
thanks for commenting I like the micra as well
It failed because it's ugly... great review thanks.
lol thats one way to put it
Yes it's failed