Walk to the white pearl, Japanese-Brazilian, Nissan March, I smile . You can not help it. He looks so cute. Especially in this upscale version of all embellished with larger wheels (and good looks) and funky design that while more grown up than ever, is always fun. Plastichrome abundant and can be found at the front, sides and back. I instantly warmed to the task, I want to love.
Although this is the New March and underwent a re-skin it is still a narrow car, which looks pretty high and short. Some do not like, comparing it to roller skates and what not, but from Brazil, the land of the hatches, I'm used to the shape. The headlights are new and less cute than the previous model but not too aggressive. fog lamps are somehow lost in a sea of chrome, but I've seen worse. The new grille helps all affected with a new more sophisticated form, while the Nissan badge now has a bright V surroundings. Did not like in the pictures, but in person, it works.
Looking at it from the side, I can not tell much difference from the previous model. While the new front of the new March is a front step, it is the side profile of the car that always got me. Short, high snout, large greenhouse and a low beltline. No lascivious folds and bulges. No need for this in such a short car. The shape of half the vault of the signing of the windows is there and adds a bit of drama and a touch of nostalgia. Fortunately, the roof does not follow windows and more right. All good, as it helps in the interior space.
out in the back, the weird looks of the previous model are all there. The design here is not very clean, but the unusual shape backlights adds a certain degree of interest. Unfortunately, they still jut out like there's no tomorrow. The rear window is a little small and I look for parking sensors. I then noticed that dimple or wart that I had not seen on previous Steps. I remember is the top of the line, so that must be the camera. Honestly, it looks like a spare if improvisation.
I decided to start my exploration of the March of guts to back, so I pop the hatch. Nice, covered with carpet. On both Brazilian cars, there is always visible metal in the trunk, not here. Of course, I suspect Marches lowlier will not be as well finished. The rest is normal for traps of this type of car. A relatively small volume of about 265 L. Good for supermarket shopping. On a vacation, a family of four, probably without a baby, must pack light.
I open a rear door and slide in. Here the advantage of the square roof is clear. At 6 feet tall, I do not need to angle my neck and can sit perfectly straight. In the Versa, the version of this sedan, I must arm my head to the side. The Versa offers so much more legroom, but a quick glance at the front shows me the front seat, I sit behind is pushed back and I still have some space. Another nice touch, even back here, power windows. Again, not so common on small cars in Brazil and part of the SL package.
Jump into the pilot's seat, I think this car is very solid. The finish is simple but good with some variation in color and well screwed. There are buttons on the steering wheel and the wheel itself feels thick in my hand (as it should) and has some nice texture. The center console contains the media center that compromises the radio, GPS and rear camera. I also like its shape. Gone are the old childish gadget that looked like a baby dinosaur known from the 0s ,,. Is a new one, which looked quite conventional images (causing me to immediately do not like), but in person, and perhaps because of the version it is well finished and n 'there is no black plastic slabs covering gaping holes.
I put in the key, put it in reverse, the rear lights of the camera view immediately with a mixture of lines that help parking. I tune the radio, quite easily, see the buttons on the steering wheel to control and also your paired phone. To release the first three years after purchase, Nissan offers its Connect. It works with radio and you can access such things as Facebook and points of interest. If you are invited to an event on social media, GPS traces the route instantly. I'm sure there are other things he can do, but now I'm looking forward to driving the Mars than I anticipated good things.
I close the door and oh no. The handle angle to not more as in the past. The is a brilliant work there and controls for all the windows, but when I close the door, he pushed my front leg. Now I am a tallish guy with a little gut (110 kg), but I'm not an NBA player. I drive with my legs open a bit, but this handle requires my leg straight. I drove old Beetles, I own a Ford Ka. I've driven all kinds of Fiats. I recently led the so-called small Volkswagen up! and no one forced me to sit like I did not want or immediately hurt me at ease. There is no reason that the handle is so thick, it takes away too much of the limited space. Like now, I feel grumpy, I notice the pockets on the doors are so thin they barely take anything. It has been a while since I sit in something so badly thought. To add a little more salt on the wound, the seat belts are not adjustable.
Remember the Mistsubishi Pajero (Montero) I recently drove I remember hating because when in second gear button eat in my thigh. Now, it forces me to drive with my leg in an awkward position. I Fidget then with the shift lever and a view, this is weird, too. It is a little further than in other smalls cars I've driven. This is probably the result of insanity center console. It has become traditional that even in a small car of the center console must touch the ground. Cupholders are also a must. Because of this, the gearbox has been pushed further back. Before removing it for a drive, I begin to move the gears. Its investment strength against a kind, a shorter arm movement. It is just too far.
Seat adjustment, I find great seats are pretty good, although the cushion is a bit short. I can place the seat far enough from the dashboard to feel comfortable (but, damn that the door handle). The steering wheel can be moved up and down (as can be the seat), but not in and out. It becomes obvious that the wheel is angled out slightly to the left, but most will not notice. On the good side the three pedals are placed far enough apart (sometimes critically in small cars) and has a footrest.
So off driving. The first surprise is that the electric power steering is extremely light, guess most people like that. However, it is impossible for most people will not be bothered by the second great failure of this car. This gearbox. What do they think? Every shift, Thump! First, boom! Second, boom! Thump, thump, thump! Fast, slow, noise, noise. Ok, I know that Nissan wants to push the CVT, but they forgot to add a piece to this car? I read many reviews about the car. Nobody mentions (although some clues about her). I ask the dealer to complain, the guy said counter that it is normal, but I should put it. Glad I'm not the only crazy out there hear things
With a frown on my face now. I hit the usual spots I like to test cars. Such a sad thing, because in all other respects the car is exemplary.
It uses a 1.6 16v 111 bhp (either gasoline or ethanol). It pulls strongly and is very responsive. Acceleration is crisp, and well when requested engine speed. The valves 16 make a round engine and driving pleasure, rarely breathless (it tops out at 7,000 rpm). According to Nissan, the top speed is 191 km / h. I doubt somehow, but I think the top car of 180 (or approach) and can be driven effortlessly to 0 km / h (100 mph), although the noise is high because there is little insulation sound. In the 0-100 km / h (0-60 mph), most publications peg it at about 11 seconds. So a quick car it is.
Le Mars takes curves very well. This version uses 185/55/16 rubber. He seized well and does not let go easily. As such it has relatively high limits, but more importantly, it is quite docile even giving sufficient opportunity ignore driver react when it starts to come off. Body roll is limited and I had fun in real curves. So much so that even I forgot the beating for a few minutes because despite this huge mistake, commitments are smooth and precise. It is very fast too.
Braking is very acceptable, too. Discs only forward, there is no lateral movement, even during hard braking. ABS by Brazilian standards that are mandatory (as are dual front airbags).
About the city, sight lines help a lot. It is easy to see on the small lines and the camera provides make it even easier parking. The controls are clear and do not feel fragile, being that most of them seem to have some padding. It is also quiet in the city, but on the highway you hear the engine. A good thing in my book, because the engine noise makes the acceleration is pretty good. In town, as with Renault cousin, the driver of this Nissan wheezing sounds a bit slow.
You can see part of the hood from the driver's seat. Well, you can see the lights. They Butt too, so you always see these little bumps. Kind of reminded me of old and Fiat Coupé. The fact is that a light car, only 982 kg, it is fast and agile in town and fast on the road. The lightweight makes it fun to drive and the electric power steering does not carry a lot of it and it hardens to a faster time.
The previous March came from Mexico to Brazil. It undercutting the competition by a fair margin and was a good buy that content levels are also high. Now the new Nissan March is the first to roll off the line at the new Nissan plant in Rezende, State of Rio de Janeiro. The design is more cultivated and the interior was much improved, as it now looks like a car and not a toy. However, some things have become decidedly worse. The constriction door handles and gear incredible speeds are enormous setback. Also, little things like non-adjustable seat belts or poorly integrated backup camera talking about reducing costs.
The first Nissan Brazilian then missed a bit. The price has increased, being that I was driving SL stickers for approximately R $ 44,000. For that kind of money there are a plethora of cars that still offer more equipment, more space (Sandero cousin is there, Ford Ka), just a good player or even against undercut the price without too much sacrifice in space (VW up! Or Fiat Uno).
The new Nissan March is a good car to drive, a fun car that you can launch and respond without much drama. Well done to the surface, there are too many compromises in and no cost advantage to recommend on the most advanced competitors. Unless you are short. . Or hearing
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