Oh, So You Guys Have Avril Lavigne AND The Nissan Micra Now

by Jack Baruth

January 10th, 2014 1:41 PM

oh so you guys have avril lavigne and the nissan micra now

Multiple sources are reporting that, yesterday in Quebec, Nissan announced the return of its world supermini, the Micra/March, to the Canadian market.

The Micra has been missing from the Great White North for nearly twenty-one years now, but it’s never even been seriously considered for United States release. With the popularity of the Chevrolet Spark in California, perhaps Nissan will reconsider. Two odd notes about what would otherwise be a straightforward introduction:

* The phrase “Japanese quality” was used during the intro but I couldn’t find anything to suggest that the Micra will actually be built in Japan. Surely this would be a bit of a cost issue, as it was for Honda with the Jazz/Fit in Canada before they changed to Chinese sourcing.

* Globally, the Micra uses a 1.2L three-cylinder, but in Canada it will share the Nissan Versa Note’s 1.6L four-banger. Hey! Muscle Mini!

More details as they arrive.

#CanadianMarket #NissanMarch #NissanMicra

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Ern35 on Jan 10, 2014

Please try to be aware of or become so---the province of Quebec in Canada is more 'in tune' with cars, sports, and the arts than any other province in Canada.

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- Wmba on Jan 10, 2014
  
  Well, ern35, that may well be so, but coming from Nova Scotia, I find it amazing in Quebec that the name Nova Scotia, which is Latin, is unknown by the worldly Quebecers. There it is known as Nouvelle Ecosse, a totally un-needed translation from Latin to French. What with the language laws, innate paranoia leading to requiring citizens to not wear any religious clothes in public service, and other intellectual dishonesty, I'd rather the province lead itself off into a corner, where its denizens can mutter to themselves what a wonderful place they're living in. After they've paid their bills. The Micra is perfect for Quebec.
  
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- Lie2me on Jan 10, 2014
  
  ... and Celine Dion
  
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- Nrcote on Jan 10, 2014
  
  @wmba Well, wmba, even the province uses "Nouvelle-Écosse" on its Web site (http://www.novascotia.com/fr/home/default.aspx). Au Cap-Breton, the Cabot Trail is la Piste Cabot, a wonderful drive in any language. The next time I'm in Nouvelle-Écosse, let's meet and have a Keith's at the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou. I'll even rent a Micra if necessary. A blue one, of course!
  
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- Dash riprock on Jan 10, 2014
  
  Quebec is the number 1 province in Canada when it comes to believing their own mythology
  
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- Pch101 on Jan 10, 2014
  
  @wmba "I find it amazing in Quebec that the name Nova Scotia, which is Latin, is unknown by the worldly Quebecers. There it is known as Nouvelle Ecosse, a totally un-needed translation from Latin to French." Probably for the same reason that Paris is Paris, Berlin is Berlin and Madrid is Madrid, yet Roma becomes Rome, Wien is transformed into Vienna, Firenze is changed to Florence, and Munchen becomes Munich -- just because.
  
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- Cornellier on Jan 10, 2014
  
  @Lie2me ... and poutine, and Les Cowboys Fringants ... quand même !
  
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- Cornellier on Jan 10, 2014
  
  @dash riprock Which is what made the USA great. Or not.
  
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- Zeus01 on Jan 11, 2014
  
  @wmba Well said!
  
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- Zeus01 on Jan 11, 2014
  
  @Lie2me She's from Quebec. Technically Canadian, but...
  
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- Zeus01 on Jan 11, 2014
  
  @dash riprock ....And currently led by a dis-illusioned and narcissistic premier with just enough clout to fall in love with her own voice.
  
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- Gosteelerz on Jan 11, 2014
  
  I stayed in Quebec City for a couple of days and very impressed with the level of driving skill. There is a nice combination of aggressiveness and competence, a nice break from driving in my hometown, Brampton. A lot of people use three pedals there, too.
  
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- Danio3834 on Jan 13, 2014
  
  @gosteelerz I like driving in Montreal. You can drive like a maniac and fit right in.
  
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- JuniperBug on Jan 13, 2014
  
  @danio3834 I used to head to NY state a lot, and it would take a couple of hours to adjust from "Montreal driving style" to the locals', during which I truly was the largest ass on the road, whereas in Montreal I was considered kind of timid.
  
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- JuniperBug on Jan 13, 2014
  
  "Please try to be aware of or become so—the province of Quebec in Canada is more ‘in tune’ with cars, sports, and the arts than any other province in Canada." Now if they could only become in tune with politics and economics, maybe they could take a look at how Germany does things - keeping their language but acknowledging the power and prosperity that come with also learning and speaking the languages spoken by businesses. It's a shame that most francophone Quebecois don't realize that the ones harmed most by the anti-English policies are themselves. When anglophones have enough of the BS, they can - and have been - just move to another English-speaking province, state, or country. Where will the francophone Quebecois go when there are no jobs left in Quebec? Why did even Parizeau send his kids to English schools?
  
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Turboprius on Jan 10, 2014

Come on, Mitsubishi needs to be special with the Mirage. If Nissan sold the Micra, it'd sell well, making Mitsubishi even more depressed. But, why is everyone talking about traveling? I'm fine with the southeast, and as an adult, probably wouldn't want to leave unless a job transfer comes up. Republican, nice climate, good house prices, nice houses, trees, variety of vehicles, and jobs.

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- JuniperBug on Jan 13, 2014
  
  A life without travel is one which is deprived of a special kind of education. You learn a lot about the world, and the different attitudes and possibilities within it, when you actually go out and see it. If you've never left the southeast, much less the US, there's a whole lot you're missing out on. If you don't go out and visit other places, next thing you know, you'll believe that the US is the most democratic and prosperous nation.
  
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3Deuce27 on Jan 10, 2014

Glad too see you posting, Jack. Japanese quality, is carried on a disc or thumb drive and with robotics, can happen anywhere.

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Servaas on Jan 11, 2014

These are all around here (the Netherlands). I must say, I like the looks better than the previous one. According to EU Auto related press, it's supposed to be a good car, too. Now I may be somewhat of an idiot, but I'd love one of these with classy rims, nice leather (or vinyl for that matter), tinted windows, everything electric & automatic, making this mini into a true "supermini". Like Renault did on the "5" with the "baccarat" version, which had plush carpet and all other luxury that was top notch in Europe at that time...

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- Lorenzo on Jan 11, 2014
  
  Kind of makes you wonder if Nissan will build them in Mexico to Euro-spec and export them from Canada to Europe. Mexico to Canada to Europe might be a funky way to take advantage of the Canada-Eurozone trade agreement without riling up Canada's NAFTA partners.
  
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