Features
The Micra comes equipped with quite a few firsts in its class. It features a driver side airbag even in the base variant – which hints at Nissan’s seriousness towards road safety. It’s a welcome move by the Japanese car major, and we would love to see all the carmakers follow suit.
Another first for the B-segment is the proximity sensing keyless entry system which does away with the requirement of having to insert a key in the door to gain access. The doors allow you access as long as you have the remote access dongle with you. This feature was earlier available in much more expensive cars like the Chevrolet Cruze and Nissan’s very own Teana.
Third unique feature of the Micra is the push button start system which doesn’t require you to insert and twist the key to turn the ignition on. The proximity sensor, on detecting the access dongle allows the cylinder to be fired up. All fancy stuff, but distinctive and refreshing enough to woo buyers. The car also comes equipped with a trip computer and an interior which is refreshingly different from any other car in the segment. Auto A/C is another great feature available higher up the variants range.
In comparison, the Figo doesn’t have any of the fancy techno gadgetry offered by the Micra. It does, however, have a trip computer in the instrumentation panel. The Figo also has a plusher looking and more comfortable interior of the two, but more on that later. The proximity sensor and push button start featured on the Micra may not have the functional edge to make an earth-shattering difference to a car, but it definitely helps the car get more ticks against the features and options list.
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