On December 2, the new Micra has been awarded as the top launch for 2010 on Yahoo! India. A panel of all editors of Yahoo! India awards the top launches across different product categories for the year. The ratings are given depending on the number of hits to the websites by end users as well as the number of positive reviews/feedback that has been received on the product

2010 Year in review – Top Launches
Top Launches (top five)

1.Nissan Micra: Best Small Car ?

2.Tata’s Grand Aria

3.VW Vento: Talk of the Town

4.Toyota Etios: Truly Indian

5.Chevrolet Beat: Feel the Rhythm

When most of the launches happened at the Auto Expo, Nissan made us wait until July for the Micra, but they didn’t disappoint. A very intriguing car with a quirky design, the Micra is a package of many ’firsts’ in the B segment such as Intelligent Key plus Immobilizer, push-button engine start-stop system and electric foldable mirror. Moreover, it’s the only car in the segment to feature an airbag even in the base-model. Nissan Micra is the perfect car for city driving. The third gear offers a wide enough power band that makes driving in dense traffic child’s play. With a small turning radius of just 4.65m and excellent visibility, city driving becomes a pleasure.

Micra’s willing engine and marginally better fuel efficiency are definite pluses as is its better interior room. On a straight line, Micra is a champion and is surprisingly stable even at 150km/h, thanks to good aerodynamics realised by the uniquely shaped cabin with a slightly raised roof end. The compact suspension built for the V-platform absorbs plenty of punishment handed out by our roads although there is some amount of body roll. Among its contenders, Micra appears to find the sweet spot with its brilliant ride quality, unique features and interior space. Micra is efficient too, 18.05 kpl, overall.

Yahoo! India “Top Launches”