When the Nissan Micra launched in 2015, it was heavily advertised as Canada’s cheapest brand new vehicle, priced at a tick under $10k. 

“Our philosophy as a brand for several years now has been to create customer experiences that feel warm, human, personally crafted and effortless, and to remove those little annoyances from our customer’s everyday lives,"  says Lincoln’s group vice president, Kumar Galhotra.

Every once in a while I come across a car that just seems to fit my needs and driving style.

The drop-top version of this sporty two-door adds to the appeal, provided it’s sunny of course, as does the M Performance Power & Sound Kit that was equipped to DARPAN’s test vehicle for the week. 

“We’re excited about the Niro,” says Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning at Kia Motors America. “It’s fantastic – exceptional fuel economy, great looks, the usefulness and security of a compact utility and it’s fun to drive.”