Nissan Micra

The passenger compartment of the Micra remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger.  Nissan demonstrated that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions.  In the full-width frontal impact, the driver was well protected.  Dummy readings for the rear passenger indicated that the pelvis had slipped under the seatbelt and protection of this body area was rated as poor.  Otherwise, protection was good or adequate.  In the side barrier test, all critical body areas were well protected and the Micra scored maximum points.  In the more severe side pole test, protection of the chest was adequate and that of other body areas was good.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injury in the event of a rear-end collision.  However, a geometric assessment of the rear seats indicated poor whiplash protection there.  The Micra as, as standard, an autonomous emergency braking system that operates at the low speeds typical of city driving at which many whiplash injuries are caused.  The system performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with collisions avoided in at most test speeds.