With increasing demand for affordable, practical convertibles the decision to build the C+C is great news for Europeans. A brainchild of Nissan's European arm, together with specialty coach builder Karmann, the Micra C+C gets a strong metal and glass roof, plus what is reported to be quick opening and closing operation.
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| The convertible C+C takes the Micra's already sassy attitude to a new extreme. (Photo: Nissan) |
The regular 3- and 5-door Micra is one of the cheekiest, most cheerful-looking vehicles in its category, but the convertible version takes that sassy attitude to a new level. Most of its lines have remained unchanged from hatch to al fresco, including its headlamps which are stretched lengthwise to the hood, chiseled fenders, solid ledges plus inset tail panel.
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| It's odd to see the Micra transformed into a convertible, as hatchbacks are some of the hardest vehicles to convert, but Nissan pulls it off. (Photo: Nissan) |
The removal of the roof has resulted in a trunklid that has an uncanny resemblance to the BMW 5, 6 and 7-series. It features a flat lid that drops off squarely, meeting up with dramatically curving fenders. It's odd to see the Micra transformed into a convertible, as hatchbacks are some of the hardest vehicles to convert. It usually comes down to the need to create an entirely new rear end. Whatever the difficulty, Nissan seems to have overcome it as the Micra C+C looks fresh and current.
Some say that it's the fine details that truly create and characterize a vehicle. With that in mind the Micra C+C has a few tricks up its sleeve that easily differentiate it from other Micras, retractable roof or not. A new lower valance with a prominent front lip will be easily apparent to those who know the 3- or 5-door, while integrated projector beam fog lamps are fitted into the lower grille. The upper grille houses new thin turn signals. Along the sides of the mirrors are Mercedes-Benz-esque indicators.