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Nissan Micra Active XVs – CNG – 205400 km – Ownership Review

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by Sunderdeep Singh // in Car Reviews, Nissan

Car Details

Name

Vivek Bhardwaj

City

Bahadurgarh

Car/Brand/Variant

Nissan Micra Active XVs

Year of purchase

2013

KMs on ODO

205400 KMs

Avg. Service Cost

9000

Fuel Efficiency

16.2 kmpl

Fuel Type

CNG

Ratings

Sales Experience

Service Experience

Reliability

Fuel Efficiency

Looks

Ride & Handling

Suspension & Comfort

Overall Ratings

Niggles Faced
  • High Service Cost
  • Poor Service Quality
  • Expensive Spares
  • Delayed Parts
  • Non helpful authorised service center
  • Clutch pedal is very hard as compared to other cars, changing gears from 1st to 2nd Gear makes a noise which is irritating sometimes in heavy traffic. AC air flow is weak after every few years even after regular service.
Review Comments
Overall Ownership Experience

This compact hatchback has been a reliable companion for 5 years.

  • Front row comfort is excellent, with a spacious interior that feels bigger than expected.
  • The short turning radius is a big advantage in tight city traffic and parking situations.
  • Fuel economy:
  • Petrol only: Around 16.2 km/l over the years
  • CNG mode: Gives 20+ km on highways with 8 kg of gas
  • The car handles confidently at high speeds — I’ve taken it up to 152 km/h without feeling unsafe.
  • However, the running and service costs are quite high, which has hurt the wallet over time.
Service & Maintenance Experience
  • Initially purchased from a dealership in Delhi, which provided an excellent buying and first service experience.
  • Sadly, that dealership shut down, and ever since, servicing has been a nightmare.
Issues
  • Service centers are rare and located far away
  • Service costs are steep — never under ₹8,000, even without any major repairs
  • These high costs are after applying discounts, which makes it all the more frustrating
Things You Like & Dislike
Things to Like:
  • Large windshield and rear glass – offers great road visibility
  • Good AC performance (though it degrades over time)
  • Confident highway handling
  • Comfortable front seats
  • Great city maneuverability due to compact size
Things to Dislike:
  • AC airflow weakens every 2–3 seasons
  • Rear seat space is limited — not ideal for taller passengers
  • Boot space is average, and most of it is lost due to CNG tank installation
  • High service costs and poor service availability post initial dealership closure

Disclaimer: Information is submitted by the owner of the vehicle through online form medium. Volklub-Sunderdeep Singh doesn't take any responsibility to confirm accuracy or authenticity of the information provided. Readers are requested to make their opinion by reading from other means as well and do take a test drive of the car you are interested in and ask all doubts from the authentic service/sales advisors in a particular brand.

Sole purpose of this review is to try providing readers with factual information where other readers have shared their ownership experiences that may help readers for their car buying decision.

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