Nissan Sway Concept becomes the 2017 Micra

[CodeRedR51]

Based on current design language.

http://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/sway-excitement-nissan-2015-geneva-motor-show/

 

[WhiterunGuard]

I cannot tell too much from that photo but I think I'll like it...I love most hatchbacks though. I hope they end up doing a Nismo version with a hopped up engine and a stiff suspension and maybe AWD but I think a hot hatch can get away with being FF.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Supposed to be a look at the future Micra.

 

[WhiterunGuard]

Well if that is a look at the future Micra like you said, the future Micra will be a sharp looking little car.

 

[Grandea GTR]

If it comes to production, watch us not get it.

 

[WhiterunGuard]

*Sigh* yet another awesome vehicle we won't get for one stupid reason or another...

 

[Grandea GTR]

*Sigh* yet another awesome vehicle we won't get for one stupid reason or another...

 

[Situation1994]

Its called the Nissan Sway according to the dutch Nissan Facebook page

 

[CodeRedR51]

Nissan Micra spotted testing with styling from the Sway concept.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-nissan-micra-first-spy-shots-show-radical-new-design

 

[FT-1]

Hopefully this model can be cheap AND cheerful unlike the current Micra.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Duct-tape overkill slighty? I know the design details need to be hidden but holy cow, that disguise looks like a rush job.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Hopefully this model can be cheap AND cheerful unlike the current Micra.

I dunno, I've been half-jokingly talking with a friend about trying to get us involved in the Micra Cup next year:

Picturing the new car with the Maxima's headlight treatment, I think it could actually turn out pretty good for the class. Certainly better than the Prius, at least.

 

[FT-1]

I dunno, I've been half-jokingly talking with a friend about trying to get us involved in the Micra Cup next year:

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It actually looks pretty fun as a cup car!

UK-Spec road cars seem devoid of any fun with weak three-cylinder engines on offer. The Pulsar has been selling quite well here, hopefully the new Micra takes cues from it, including the 1.2 Turbo engine.

 

[Robin]

Did they get the memo to camouflage it late or something

 

[TenEightyOne]

Nissan Micra spotted testing with styling from the Sway concept.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-nissan-micra-first-spy-shots-show-radical-new-design

Delivered by Amazon, right?

 

[Frenzyhero]

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[05XR8]

I don't like the the way the author used the word "radical". It almost looks like a covered up Scion xA. The Juke is radical. The old bubble-Beetle Micra is radical. In this segment, the 2nd-Gen Fit was a bit radical with that angled nose. I'm certainly not perswayded to like it(at this stage) by the title.

 

[TexRex]

I can't help but think the drag generated by all that tape () might put undue strain on the engine, fudging test results.

 

[Grandea GTR]

I can't help but think the drag generated by all that tape () might put undue strain on the engine, fudging test results.

"We're sorry sir, but the Micra for some reason is only get 20 miles to the gallon, I don't know what we're doing wrong."

 

[CodeRedR51]

Cars that wrapped up are not testing aero or mileage anyway.

 

[Minty]

Is that camo or is the car actually just made of paper mache?

 

[AudiMan2011]

Is that camo or is the car actually just made of paper mache?

It could be both. The tape could be holding the paper mache together so it doesn't tear apart above 20mph.

 

[CTznOfTime]

I hate nissan design language...

It almost looks like the designers from Acura "moved" on to Nissan recently...

But in this case, i think i like the new Micra...

 

[CodeRedR51]

Is that camo or is the car actually just made of paper mache?

You think it looks bad, try pulling it all off after it has baked on there for months.

 

[TexRex]

Cars that wrapped up are not testing aero or mileage anyway.

Fine, curmudgeon.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.carscoops.com/2016/03/new-nissan-micra-spotted-its-production.html

 

[FT-1]

It's looking a lot like the Renault Clio IV from the side.

 

[AudiMan2011]

It's looking a lot like the Renault Clio IV from the side.

Going by that, I reckon it's going to be built on the same platform as the current Clio.

 

[05XR8]

Give it the same suspension and that 2.0T from the 275RS. NISMO Micra-R. Thank you.

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Nissan Micra spotted testing with styling from the Sway concept.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2016-nissan-micra-first-spy-shots-show-radical-new-design

Styled by mythbusters.