A small, cool model to further strengthen the offering of Nissan's subcompact segment.

 

Background

Good positioning and acceptance of Japan's signature, Nissan, which stands as number one in sales in Mexico for two years, is due to the product offering available to the subcompact and compact segments that represent the bulk the market.

Obviously, in the first instance, comes to mind the eternal Tsuru, although already showing signs of age, remains a bestseller thanks to its authentic probadísima reliability and reduced operating costs. The Tiida, manufactured at the plant signature in Aguascalientes, is another stronghold for Nissan at the bottom of its range, its extraordinary interior space, quality and performance have become a pampered in the last few years and some say it will be the aforementioned Tsuru .

Although one might think that the last thing needed is another Nissan vehicle in the accessible car segment, the truth is that both Tsuru and Tiida have a somewhat more utilitarian and familiar while the March-which is the next generation of Micra, and its predecessor was not too successful in our country, will focus on younger consumers.

Price: $ 146.100 pesos

Technical Characteristics and Mechanical

The new March is a global product, uses the V platform development is very ambitious small car that stands out for its simplicity and flexibility. The idea, in short, was to lower manufacturing complexity and fewer components to effect to keep costs down. Also, the versatility of the V platform allows the Renault - Nissan bring products to markets as diverse as Europe or South America in terms of mechanics, interior materials and safety equipment.

The Nissan March is marketed in this country is manufactured in Aguascalientes and equipped with a mechanical 1.6-liter four-cylinder and 106 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. It fits well with two transmissions: a five-speed manual or an automatic four.

The steering is electric assistance, seeking to avoid loading the engine. Also the suspension is McPherson front axle and rear rigid, while the brakes are front disc and drum rear axle.

Highlights the lack of antilock brakes (ABS) for all versions, while the frontal air bags are available for the Advanced and SR only.

Comfort

The greatest value of this new Nissan March is definitely the interior space offers the occupants both front seats to the rear. It is amazing how comfortable they can travel four average-sized adults front and rear (two forward and two back), also good canopy height provides a nice sense of space. Bring a third occupant in the rear bench is not exactly great idea, since the width of the vehicle will allow the three comfortable.

Although not known for offering amenities, if the necessities such as: manual air conditioning, audio system with four speakers and auxiliary input, as well as windows and door locks.

The quality of concrete is good, however the texture of the plastics could be better. The simplicity of the instrument panel and console is where you can check the attributes mentioned Platform V, the complete set consists of very few elements. This is not good or bad, just shows the interest of Nissan manufacture a vehicle rather complex to manufacture.

Management

Behind the wheel, I must say that the response of small four-cylinder is quite decent, it helps of course that is one of just 960 kg vehicle, but the March and offer consumption up 17 Km / l in town is a vehicle that feels nimble and quick, quite happy even allows higher rates to 160 km / h. This is certainly a point in favor of March as compared for example with the Chevrolet Spark itself feels less agile.

The turning radius is outstanding for its part, making parking maneuvers a breeze and U-turns can be reduced to real space, making the Nissan March car ideal for the city.

Finally I must say that although the sheet can be read to the rear axle suspension of rigid axle and drum brakes, the reality is that the March boasts a pretty good ride quality.

Conclusion

The Nissan March 2011 is a product that gives you a lot of freshness to the range of subcompact vehicles in the Japanese, their best cards are habitable, the option of an automatic transmission and the good performance of the 1.6 L engine as both response performance. However, the design is not exactly the most innovative, especially when compared with products like the Chevrolet Spark, which offers a more interesting design both outside and inside, not to mention that the copy is superior in quality Chevrolet material on the inside too and yes there is a version with ABS.

 

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