Autocar India’s test drive of Micra in Thailand + Exclusive hi-res pics from Geneva Motor Show

The dudes at Autocar India have landed in Thailand and test driven the March/Micra already. Below are just a couple of paragraphs from their detailed first drive. The article seems positive and all the hopes now rest on the pricing.

We have also got some awesome high-resolution pictures of the finer points of the Micra/March hatchback courtesy Autoblog. Enjoy!

Read our articles on the Micra by clicking the links below.

Nissan Micra spied at factory

Nissan Micra spied in Norway

Nissan Micra Interiors spy picture

Nissan Micra Thailand banner

Nissan Micra unveiled at Geneva Motor Show 2010

Nissan Micra launched in Thailand; Details and specifications

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“Nissan may be a little known car maker in India, but that’s about to change. Just wait till it launches the new Micra in India, for it will change the way you look at the company forever. We should know, we’ve been lucky enough to have been invited to take a short drive in Nissan’s new baby in Thailand. And we can tell you right away, it’s just the sort of car that will appeal to a considerable section of Indian car buyers.

In the flesh, the new Micra doesn’t make much of a first impression. Some of that silvery tinge of excitement you get looking at a new car seems to be missing and the car looks quite familiar as well. The Nissan designers say they have stayed away from ‘edgy’ styling because, according to their surveys, sharp lines and creases give a fragile image, which they wanted to avoid. Instead, Nissan has deliberately gone for a more rounded look that looks more robust. The smooth shape also helps deliver a good drag coefficient as well – 0.32 is impressive”.

Read the full article by clicking here.

Update (27/06/10)  Watch Overdrive’s Video Review Of Nissan Micra