Micra C+C - a Nissan open for business

The second Nissan to be launched last month at the Nissan Motors showroom in Abate Rigord Street, Msida, was the all new Micra C+C.

Joseph Duca, Mizzi Organisation Automotive Ltd's divisional manager Sales, said the Micra C+C is "the latest contender in the chic coupé/convertible market", offering more than most.

"As well as providing fresh air motoring at the touch of a button and a hardtop for when things get cooler, Micra C+C is the only car in its class with the panoramic C-VIEW glass roof. The driver can enjoy the elements no matter what the weather's doing."

Development work, Mr Duca said, has focused on ensuring Micra C+C is as user-friendly as possible. Raising or lowering the roof requires no more than a push of a single button - an automatic latching system does away with the need to lock or unlock manually the roof's leading edge to the windscreen header rail.

The system has been named Auto-Open Roof. The roof can be raised or lowered with the vehicle on the move at speeds of up to 5 km/h.

"Roof up or down, Micra C+C remains resolutely stylish," Mr Duca said. "But it's a Nissan and that means it is also manageable and practical at the same time: it's where chic meets sensible and where fun meets functional. Micra C+C is a car for every day of the year, whether the sun is shining or not.

"But as well as having stunning looks, Micra C+C remains absolutely well-designed, enjoying class leading luggage space. With the roof lowered, the boot area provides 255 litres of stowage space, which rises to an impressive 457 litres when the roof is raised."

Standard specifications on the Micra C+C include body-coloured electric door mirrors, an integrated onboard computer, four airbags, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist, immobiliser, central locking, halogen headlamps, electric power steering, sports seats, sports leather steering wheel, front and rear electric windows, CD stereo with six speakers, 15" alloy wheels, air-conditioning and the Nissan Anti-Theft System (NATS).

There are two power units, both petrols, a 1.4 88 hp and a 1.6-litre 16-valve twin cam developing 110 hp. Prices start at Lm10,600 for the 1.4.