2015-02-24 08:00
Nissan has released a teaser image of a new car set for next week’s Geneva Motor Show that’ll pave the way for the next-generation Micra.
The Sway concept will preview a model sitting on the first all-new platform for the supermini since 2003. Nissan claims it offers a “glimpse” of its latest design language – seen first on the likes of the bold Juke and latest Qashqai SUVs – applied to a small European hatchback.
Although the rakish profile and dramatic lines will more than likely be toned down for the production Micra, the trademark grille design and angular LED headlamps are likely to be retained.
The current Micra was facelifted in 2013, but it still felt old-fashioned compared to rivals in the competitive supermini class. Nissan will be hoping an all-new model can remedy the curent car's problems with some of the modern features from the more recently-updated Nissan range.
Nissan has yet to reveal exactly when we will see the new Ford Fiesta rival, but as the current car was revamped back in 2010, we expect it to appear in around 2016.
Now read our full round-up of the Geneva Motor Show to see all the cars from this year's event.