Nissan Car Insurance
The Micra has long been one of the cheapest cars in Britain to insure — entry versions sit in group 1 — and the rest of Nissan's range stays firmly mainstream: the Qashqai practically defines the sensible-crossover class, and the Leaf made EVs insurable before most rivals existed.
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Key facts — Nissan insurance (Q2 2026)
- Across 13,540 real Nissan vehicles checked on Motorscan (8 May 2026 – 4 Sep 2026), ABI insurance groups ranged from 1 to 50 (of 50), with a median of 15.
- The UK average premium across all cars is £619 a year (fully comprehensive median, Q2 2026).
- Any specific Nissan's exact insurance group is shown free when you check its reg with Motorscan.
Insurance groups for popular Nissan models
ABI insurance groups run 1 (cheapest) to 50. The observed ranges below come from 13,540 real Nissan vehicles checked on Motorscan between 8 May 2026 and 4 Sep 2026 — the exact group for any specific car depends on its engine, trim and year, and is shown free when you check its reg.
| Model | Insurance group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Micra |
1–24 median 9 · 1,677 checked |
Entry trims occupy group 1 — as cheap as UK car insurance gets. |
| Nissan Juke |
8–26 median 12 · 2,512 checked |
The compact crossover keeps to modest groups across the range. |
| Nissan Qashqai |
11–30 median 16 · 5,296 checked |
Britain's default family crossover, priced accordingly. |
| Nissan Leaf |
18–28 median 23 · 434 checked |
One of the cheapest EVs to insure — mature repair knowledge helps. |
| Nissan X-Trail |
16–36 median 21 · 880 checked |
The seven-seater tops out the mainstream range. |
Observed groups are the ABI insurance groups recorded against real Nissan vehicles checked on Motorscan (8 May 2026 – 4 Sep 2026); models with too few checks show the typical range instead. Trim and year decide the exact group — check any reg free above.
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Nissan Car Insurance — frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest Nissan to insure?
The Micra — entry trims are group 1, the lowest the ABI scale goes. It's a shortlist car for any new driver; check the specific car's group and history free by reg before buying.
Is the Nissan Leaf expensive to insure?
No — at groups ~21–25 it's one of the cheapest EVs to cover, helped by years of accumulated repair experience. See our electric vehicle guide for the EV-specific policy points (battery, cables, wallbox).
What insurance group is a Qashqai?
Roughly 12–22 across engines and trims — mainstream family-crossover territory. Run the reg through a free Motorscan check for the exact group of the car you're looking at.
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