Nissan March 2010-2016 used car review

The Nissan March is a small, basic and reliable hatchback that is very frugal on fuel.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good
  • Inexpensive to fuel, with automatic stop/start system
  • Excellent visibility from the driver’s seat makes it easy to park
  • Three-cylinder engine offers decent performance
The not-so-good
  • Small boot
  • No towing capacity

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2014 Nissan March X

Price

$6,600 to $11,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.2-litre, three-cylinder, 59kW/108Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star Japanese NCAP (driver)

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

5-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3825mm

Width

1665mm

Height

1520mm

Towing capacity

Not recommended

Turning circle

9m

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