NEW MICRA : IN SYNC WITH THE CITY

After nearly 30 years and 5.65 million sales, Micra continues to set the city car standard. As of January 2011 there is an all-new Micra, created from scratch with the intention of establishing a new benchmark in levels of desirability and aimed specifically at taking the stress out of urban driving. The model line-up is simple with just one five-door body style, the two engine options and two transmission choices - either a five-speed manual or a highly advanced compact continuously variable transmission (CVT). The great news also is that Micra ownership now starts at a lower entry price than the outgoing model range from only £9250 on the road.

JUKE: NISSAN’S NEW SMALL CROSSOVER

The Nissan Juke will cost from just £12,795 when it goes on sale in the UK this September.

Two engines will be initially available in the range including a 115bhp 1.6-litre petrol, a 109bhp 1.5 diesel but there are plans for an all-new direct-injection turbocharged 1.6 petrol engine that produces a massive 190bhp.

The Juke will be offered in three trim levels: Visia, Acenta and Tekna. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, ESP, six airbags and sports seats.

The Acenta adds 17-inch alloys, climate control, Bluetooth with USB connectivity and Nissan’s new Dynamic Control System, while Tekna includes leather upholstery, a reversing camera and Intelligent Key with engine start button.

The New Nissan Juke will be available to order from June to go on sale in late September and you can get more details on specification and pre ordering [ HERE ]

NISSAN QASHQAI: CROSSOVER UPDATED FOR 2010

• New front-end design for British built Qashqai and Qashqai+2
• LED rear lights and two new colours add to 2010 makeover
Added refinement across the range
• New Pure Drive version with 129g/km CO2 emissions
• Qashqai available from £15,395

Built in Britain and better than ever – the Qashqai is being revised for 2010. Nissan’s mid-size crossover model will undergo an extensive update in the spring of 2010 to cement its position as the class-leading, pioneering alternative to the traditional hatchback. Available to order now for March delivery.