Category: Superminis 
Price Range: £7,895 to £13,395
Distinctive cheeky looks, remarkably pleasant interior, good ride, build quality, good visibility, extremely easy to drive, nice simple auto gearboxes, lively diesel engines
A little squidgy to drive, engines could be a smidge quieter, electric power steering very light at town speeds, but not much else to complain about at all
Very good in all respects, with some of the best small diesels around
Superminis hold their value well these days, they're among the most sought after types of car around, so the Micra's residual value should be quite good. Fuel economy is quite reasonable at more than 40mpg regardless of engine choice. All in all, the Micra should prove very economical.
The standard equipment list is pretty impressive. All models get power steering, electric windows, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, remote central locking, twin front airbags and a CD player. The pricing is pretty competitive, too, cheaper than many of its European rivals, if not some cheap-n-cheerful Korean offerings.
