2003 Nissan Micra SE review from UK and Ireland

No problems with the car at all.

I was a bit dubious about the new shape micra, but now wouldn't swap it for anything else.

The SE model comes with many useful features, not least of which is the keyless entry which although sounds gimmicky for a small car, is actually extremely useful!

Safety seems good with driver and passenger airbags both on the dashboard and in the side of the seats.

The sliding rear seat to increase leg space or boot size is a very useful feature.

Comfort is good for a small car and the visibility is excellent.

Because of the new design placing the wheels at the extreme corners of the car it handles/holds the road well, a marked improvement on the old micra.

Some handling may be influenced by model though as the lower models have smaller tyres.

The inbuilt computer offering service reminders and fuel economy is another useful feature. Average fuel economy driving both in towns and on motorways comes out at about 48mpg.

Rain sensing windscreen wipers are another way to aid a lazy driver! After switching this car on it does so much itself that you feel as though it must be driving itself too! Woe betide if the electronics ever go wrong though...!!!

Although they seem a bit pricey (depending on how good you are at bartering) you get what you pay for in terms of some of the technological features you wouldn't expect to find on a small car.

The only criticisms I can think of are the wind noise when driving which can sometimes be loud and the fact that like so many other small cars the spare tyre is a space saver - the old micra had a proper tyre as a spare which made switching them around easier.