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India Today
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Nissan Micra EV unveiled with claimed range of 408km
Nissan has revealed the sixth-generation Micra, the new Micra marks a significant shift for the model, as it transitions to an EV for the first time in its 40-year history. The new Nissan Micra EV will go on sale across Europe later this new look with electric power Designed at Nissan's Design Europe (NDE) in London, the MICRA boasts an SUV-inspired aesthetic with clean, uncluttered lines and a confident stance. Available in 14 vibrant exterior colour combinations, including two-tone options with black or grey roofs, the Micra offers a personalised and audacious grades feature 18-inch wheels, with options including 'Active' wheel covers, 'Iconic,' and 'Sport' alloy designs. Distinctive headlamps perform a choreographed 'welcome wink' when unlocking the car, pulsing from left to right, with a matching 'farewell' sequence when locking. The rear taillamps feature elegant circular LED elements, adding a touch of sophistication. 'We've celebrated all the values that have historically made the Micra so popular – and opened a new chapter for MICRA as an EV,' said Giovanny Arroba, Vice President of Nissan Design Europe. 'The exterior has an audacious and playful appearance but has a solid presence on the road.'advertisementAt under 4 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, with a 2.54-meter wheelbase, the Micra offers 326 litres of boot Inside, the Micra embraces understated elegance with a nod to its Japanese heritage, including a subtle Mount Fuji outline molded into the storage space between the front seats. A 10.1-inch configurable driver display and a second 10.1-inch touchscreen spanning the dashboard provide seamless access to navigation, audio, and phone functions. Three interior trims—Modern, Audacious, and Chill—offer customisation and range The Micra EV comes with two battery options: a 40kWh variant with 308km range and a 52kWh version offering up to 408km. The maximum power outputs are 90kW and 110kW, respectively, and torque up to 245Nm. In terms of fast charging, the 52kWh model supports a 100kW DC charger (80kW for the 40kWh version), enabling a 15% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes. A standard heat pump and battery heating/cooling system optimise charging efficiency. Additionally, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology allows owners to power external devices using the car's on the AmpR shared EV platform, the Micra features a low-mounted battery, independent front struts, and a multi-link rear suspension for superior ride quality and handling, rivalling higher-segment and safetyThe Micra integrates NissanConnect with Google built-in services, creating a connected driving experience. The NissanConnect app enables remote control of features like cabin temperature, charging schedules, and battery monitoring. The Micra also gets the Nissan ProPilot assist and a suite of Advanced Driver Assistance to Auto Today Magazine
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 Nissan Micra Breaks Cover: Looks Chic,Fully Electric
Nissan has taken the wraps off the Micra EV, the electrified version of its popular hatchback. The electric version of the Nissan Micra has been designed at Nissan's Design Europe (NDE) in London and is likely to be up for sale in Europe first and later in other countries. The Nissan Micra EV is based on the brand's Ampr Small platform, and it gets two battery pack options- a 40 kWh or a 52 kWh battery. The 40 kWh battery is said to deliver 120 hp, while the bigger battery pack is capable of churning out 147 hp. The Nissan Micra EV claims to have a "friendly face" with distinctive headlights, semi-circular DRLs, giving an impression of "raised eyebrows". The brand highlights that the Micra EV will get six color options, two roof options, and 14 colour options. The ice-cream scoop feature line, prominent wheel arches with black panel inserts, and 18-inch wheels are the other exterior highlights of the Nissan Micra EV. Nissan claims that the new Micra might seem to be compact from the outside but ensures enough space on the inside. It has a trunk space of 300 liters and split folding rear seats. The other interior feature in the Nissan Micra EV includes 48-color ambient lighting, voice control Google assist for music control, change car settings, activate smart home devices, and more. The Harmon Kardon audio system is claimed to enhance the music experience.
NZ Autocar
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Nissan is closing seven plants after announcing huge fiscal loss
Nissan has announced that it is also culling 20,000 jobs following the reporting of a massive net loss ($NZ8.5b) in the 2024/25 financial year. The future of Nissan's Sunderland plant that makes Juke and Qashqai is unclear. The Japanese firm is embarking on a huge cost-cutting programme and a total restructure aimed at stemming heavy losses. In February Nissan announced it would reduce its workforce by 9000, close three plants and slash production by 20 per cent. Total production will fall to five million vehicles per year. Today's expansion of those numbers comes following its huge net loss in the previous financial year. Nissan's next Leaf, a compact electric SUV, is still due to launch next year. Nissan president and CEO, Ivan Espinosa, blamed the heavy loss on 'an uncertain environment'. However, the new 'prudent approach' by the company should see Nissan return to profitability in the next financial year. It will continue to look at reducing costs, hoping to save almost $NZ3b by 2027. Streamlining the supply chain and cost efficiencies are how it aims to achieve this. Also unclear is whether work on a future electric city car goes ahead. The workforce will be smaller by 20,000 employees come April 2027. That number includes the 9000 cuts that were already announced earlier this year. These jobs will be culled from manufacturing, administrative and R&D roles. Nissan has 133,580 staff globally, around 6000 of them at its Sunderland plant that makes Qashqai and Juke. Future Juke EV is another that has been put on hold for the moment. The future of that plant is still unclear, as Nissan has said it will now close seven factories by 2027. It has not detailed which ones as yet, though it did confirm that one of those sites is a planned battery plant in Kyushu, Japan. That makes closure of Sunderland less likely as a new battery production plant is being built there. All post-2026 product work is temporarily on hold, with 3000 staff tasked with 'cost reduction initiatives'. Most will take aim at Nissan's supply chain. Nissan has also said it willl look to strengthen its partnerships with the Renault, Mitsubishi and Honda to help with cost cutting. Micra EV teaser image. The company's forthcoming Micra EV, for example, will essentially be a rebadged Renault 5.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nissan will tap India for revival plan amid huge job cuts globally
HighlightsNissan plans to cut 20,000 jobs and consolidate global production from 17 to 10 plants by 2027 under its Re:Nissan revival plan. India to become a key export hub for Nissan through its partnership with Renault, with new MPV and SUV models slated for 2026–27. Nissan is reshaping its product and cost strategy by halving platforms, streamlining suppliers, and accelerating model development timelines. Mumbai: On a day when it announced closure of plants and a massive reduction in headcount over the next three years, Nissan Motor reiterated that it would leverage the power of partnerships to carry it through its next phase of revival. The company has detailed out these plans in its annual results declared in Yokohama, Japan, for the year ending March 31. In the case of India, as already known, the teaming up will be with Renault where an MPV in the B segment will be launched in 2026 followed by a C-segment SUV in 2026-27. This will be in the form of a contract manufacturing business model given that Nissan recently sold its 51per cent stake in the India manufacturing alliance to Renault which will now have complete ownership of the plant in Chennai. The technical centre will, however, continue as a 51:49 partnership between Renault and Nissan. India will be a critical hub for exports to Mexico and Latin America. The company is already doing brisk overseas business with its Magnite SUV and the introduction of the left-hand drive option has increased its global exposure to 65 countries. All in all, the export tally last fiscal was 71,000 units even while local sales were much lower at 28,000 units. Partners to the fore Renault will also be the Japanese automaker's ally for Europe which will see production of the Micra EV this year followed by an A-segment offering in 2026. Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan has a 34per cent stake, will be the partner for Japan (for an ICE/EV Kei car), the US (Rogue plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a derivative of Leaf EV) and ASEAN/Oceania where a van and pickup have been earmarked for the Philippines and Australia respectively. The market-specific approach will position the US, Japan, China, Europe, the Middle East and Mexico as key regions while a customised approach will be adopted for other countries. In the US, this will see addressing rapidly expanding segments such as hybrids. Mexico will continue to serve as an important export hub while in Japan, expansion of the model coverage will contribute to reinforcing the Nissan brand in its home market. The approach in China will focus on enhancing domestic performance with new energy vehicles while exports (from China) will cater to diverse global needs. Nissan will leverage partnerships with the Renault Group and partners from China to further diversify offerings. In Europe, the focus will be on B and C segment SUVs while the company will focus on large SUVs in the Middle East while exploring products from China to enhance competitive offerings. Teaming up with Honda Interestingly, Nissan has indicated that it will explore electrification and vehicle intelligence with Honda as part of its partnership strategy. The two companies were in talks for a merger but dropped the proposal following differences of opinion on the new business structure. Whether talks will still resume for a deeper alliance in the future remains to be seen. Nissan has made it known that it will consolidate its vehicle production plants from 17 to 10 by 2027. It will also streamline its powertrain plants and accelerate job reformation, work shift adjustments, and capital expenditure reductions, including cancellation of the lithium iron phosphate battery plant in Kyushu, Japan. The Japanese automaker aims to reduce its workforce by a total of 20,000 employees between 2024 and 2027, which includes the previously announced reduction of 9,000. This will include direct/ indirect roles and contractual roles in manufacturing, SG & A (selling, general and administrative expenses) and R&D functions. All these changes are part of Re:Nissan, an action-based recovery plan which clearly outlines what is the need of the hour. 'All employees are committed to working together as a team to implement this plan, with the goal of returning to profitability by fiscal year 2026,' said Ivan Espinosa, Nissan President and CEO. Aggressive cost reduction goal Nissan has set an aggressive cost reduction target which will see an acceleration of engineering and cost efficiencies. The company will 'temporarily pause' advanced and post-FY26 product activities to mobilise 3,000 people to focus on cost reduction initiatives. Nissan will also restructure its supplier panel to secure more volume for fewer suppliers, eliminating inefficiencies and challenging legacy standards. Plans include revamping its development processes by reducing engineering costs, complexity, and improving development speed. Through various initiatives such as rationalising global R&D facilities and allocating work to competitive locations, Nissan aims to reduce the workforce's average cost per hour by 20per cent . The company proposes to reduce parts complexity by 70per cent , while the integration and optimization of platforms will decrease the number of platforms from 13 to 7 by 2035. Nissan will advance its efforts to significantly shorten the development lead time of the first vehicle to 37 months and subsequent family vehicles to 30 months. The company is reshaping its product strategy to be more market-focused and more brand-oriented. It believes that commitment to innovation will accelerate and be centered around signature Nissan models that 'deliver strong nameplates which represent the heartbeat of Nissan globally'.
