Still popular with buyers...
Still popular with buyers on a budget looking for unburstable reliability, the Micra was originally available with two engines, until a modern 1.4-litre unit was added in 2000. While the 1.3-litre model offers reasonable pace, it"s the 1.0-litre that"s responsible for the dismal Driver Power rating.
But the similarities...
But the similarities don"t end there; as in the Multipla, the FR-V"s centre seats can slide backwards for improved shoulder room when there"s a full complement of passengers.
Alternatively, when they are not in use, their backs can be folded down to act as armrests. Plenty of luggage space is available, too. The FR-V"s back seats can be folded into the floor with a simple one-handed operation to turn the compact family-ferrier into an impressive load-lugger.
As we revealed last week, the newcomer will go on sale in the UK in November, with prices starting from í‚á£14,750 for the entry-level 1.7-litre SE. Standard kit includes climate control, all-round airbags plus Isofix childseat mounts.