Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra Description :

Nissan Motor India's senior official said that there is no delay for this project and the company's plans going on track and Nissan Micra will be launched in Indian market before summer 2010. Nissan Micra is known as Nissan March in Japanese market but it is expected that its Indian version will be christened as Nissan Micra. The company official said that Nissan plans to launch seven new models in Indian market from its product portfolio by next four years or five years.

Nissan Micra will be launched in Indian market with six variants and with both manual and automatic transmission option and also with both petrol and diesel engine option. It is expected that its petrol variants will be available with two different capacity engine in both petrol and diesel trims. The petrol variants of Nissan Micra would be with 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine and 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine that produces 80PS and 88PS of power respectively. On the other hand, diesel variants of Nissan Micra will be equipped with 1.5L, 1461cc diesel engine with 86PS power. All of these variants will be available also with the automatic transmission option.

Nissan Micra is the excellent combination of newer generation cutting edge technology, exceptional designs and advanced features. Nissan sees potential in small hatchback segment auto market and company decided to launch number of new models in Indian market that will include Nissan Murano in SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan ULC, Nissan Pixo and Nissan 370Z. Nissan Micra is expected to be launched in Indian market in March or April 2010. It is expected that Nissan Micra price will be fall in the range of Rs 3 to  4 lacs.

Nissan Micra will be packed with advanced features as standard that generally available in premium sedan model including safety measures. The stylish designed dual tone interiors with dual tone dashboard and advanced instrument panel makes it stylish car. The advanced safety features of Nissan Micra includes  Dual Front  Airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Anti-Skid System and many more advanced safety features.

Nissan Micra Models

Nissan Micra will be launched with six variants out of which its four variants will be equipped with petrol engine and rest two variants will be equipped with diesel engine. All of these variants will also be available with automatic transmission option. Stay tuned with as soon the the names and other details about these variants will be available we will provide that here.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Nissan Micra will be launched with three different capacity engine that will offer different level of power, performance and mileage. The petrol variants of this small car will be available with two different capacity engine – one will be a 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system and with manual transmission gearbox that offers mileage around 13.5kmpl mileage in city and 18.6kmpl mileage on highway. On the other hand its other variant which will be powered by the same engine but will be packed with automatic transmission gearbox will offer mileage 12kmpl mileage in city and 16.5kmpl mileage on highway.

Other two variants of Nissan Micra will be equipped with the 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel injection system and five speed manual transmission gearbox that produces 88PS of maximum power. This variant offers mileage around 12.6kmpl mileage in urban traffic and 17.5kmpl mileage on highway. On the other hand same variant which will be packed with automatic transmission gearbox offers mileage 11.5kmpl mileage in city while on highway it will offer mileage 16.5kmpl.

The diesel variants of Nissan Micra will be packed with 1.5L, 1461cc CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that produces 86PS of maximum power and offers mileage around 16.2kmpl mileage in city and 20.7kmpl mileage on highway.

Power

As we already discussed that Nissan Micra will be available with two different capacities engine in both petrol and diesel trims that delivers different level of power and performance. First one is the petrol variant which  will be powered by the 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system and with that produces maximum power of 80PS at 5200rpm with 110Nm of maximum torque at 3600rpm. For petrol variants there might be one more powerful engine option will be available. It will be1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel injection system  that produces 88PS of maximum power at 5200rpm with maximum torque of 128Nm at 3200rpm. Both of these variants of Nissan Micra will be available also with automatic transmission gearbox..

Nissan Micra will be available also with the diesel variants. Its diesel variants will be powered by the 1.5L, 1461cc, CRDI diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that can produce maximum power of 86PS at 3750rpm with maximum torque of 200Nm at 1900rpm.

Colors

The exact number of colors and shades which will be available with the launch of Nissan Micra is not yet available. Stay tuned with us, as soon these information will be available we will provide it here.

Acceleration and Pick Up

As we already discussed that Nissan Micra will be available with three different capacity engine that will offer different level of power, performance and acceleration. The petrol variants of Nissan Micra will be launched with two different capacity engine – first one will be the 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system and with manual transmission gearbox that that delivers good performance and acceleration so that the car can cross the 100kmph mark in just 13.5 seconds and it can achieve the top speed mark of 167kmph. On the other hand other variants of Nissan Micra which will also powered by the same engine but will be equipped with automatic transmission gearbox that will deliver bit lower performance and acceleration in comparison to manual transmission variant and it can cross the 100kmph mark in 17.9 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 145kmph.

Other two variants of Nissan Micra will be equipped with more powerful 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that that deliver better power and performance in comparison to previous variants so that it can cross 100kmph mark in just 11.9 seconds and it can achieve the top speed mark of 172kmph. On the other hand, other variants of Nissan Micra that will be packed with same engine but automatic transmission gearbox will deliver bit lower acceleration so that car can cross 100kmph mark in 15 seconds and can touch top speed mark of 158kmph.

Nissan Micra diesel variants which will be packed with 1.5L, 1461cc CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox also delivers good acceleration so that car can cross the 100kmph mark in just 11.9 seconds and can touch the top speed mark of 171kmph.

Nissan Micra Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Nissan Micra is a small hatchback model that offers stylish looks to its exteriors with dashing front and stylish stylish headlamps and fog lamps which is placed next to its front grille. Its stylish body colored bumper adds more style to its exterior appearance from front view. Some of other stylish features that makes Nissan Micra exterior appearance more stylish are Body-colored door mirrors, Sporty Bumpers, Alloy Wheels, Silver finish Door Handles, Tinted Front Headlamps Covers, etc.

Exterior Measurements

Nissan Micra is a five seater small hatchback model with spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Nissan Micra are – its length is 3,719mm, width is 1,660mm, height is 1,580mm, wheelbase is 2430mm..

Nissan Micra Interiors

Interior Appearance

Nissan Micra will be available with elegant interiors which will be packed with dual tone attractive dashboard that will carry advanced instrument cluster. The interior appearance of Nissan Micra is much attractive and impressive with which will be packed with lots of advanced features that includes power windows, power steering, leather covered gear knob and other leather upholstery. Some other features that makes Nissan Micra more stylish and dynamic are Digital Clock, Tachometer, Front and Rear Door Pockets, Front and Rear Cup Holders, Leather Upholstery, etc.

Interior Comfort

Nissan Micra is a five seater small hatchback model which is packed with lots of advanced features that offers higher level of comfort and convenience during journey. Some of the interior features that are available with the Nissan Micra are Climate Control AC, Comfortable Seats, Electric Speed Sensitive Power Steering, Front and Rear Power Windows, Interior Fuel Flap Control, Door Ajar Warning Lamp, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Passenger Side Front and Rear Grab Handles, Takeaway Convenience Hook, Rear Sliding Seat with 60:40 Split, Electric Heated Door Mirrors, Driver and Passenger Vanity Mirror, Front Map Reading Light, etc.

Interior Measurements

Nissan Micra is a five door, five seater small hatchback model that offers an ultra spacious passenger cabin. The luggage box capacity of this vehicle is 251-371 liters.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already discussed that Nissan Micra will be available with three different engine categories with both petrol and diesel option. These engines deliver different level of engine performance. First one is the petrol variant that will be powered by the 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel injection system that can produce maximum power of 80PS at 5200rpm with 110Nm of maximum torque at 3600rpm. There might be one more powerful engine option will also be available for petrol variants of Nissan Micra. It will be1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel injection system that can produce maximum power of 88PS at 5200rpm with maximum torque of 128Nm at 3200rpm. Both of these variants of Nissan Micra will be available also with automatic transmission gearbox and delivers high engine performance.

The diesel variants of Nissan Micra will be powered by the 1.5L, 1461cc, CRDI diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox that produces 86PS of maximum power at 3750rpm with 200Nm of maximum torque at 1900rpm.

Wheels

Nissan Micra will be available with both Steel and Alloy Wheels with 14” and 16” choices for wheel size. All four wheel of this car will be packed with puncture resistant tubeless radial tyres with size of 165/70R14 and 185/50R16.

Braking and Handling

All four wheels of Nissan Micra will be equipped with vented large disc brakes and with some advanced features like ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Speed Sensitive Power-assisted steering.  These advanced features enhances the handling of this car and ensures that car will never skid out of control in case of emergency braking and enhances safety.

Handling and Safety

Nissan Micra will be packed with number of advanced safety features that will be Dual Front Airbags, Adjustable Headrests, ABS and Brake Assist (BA), EBD, Three Point ELR seat belts, Front Seat Belt with Height Adjustment, Driver Seat belt Reminder, Halogen Headlamps, ISOFIX Child Seats, Child Safety Locks, Central Locking, Front Fog Lamps, etc.

Stereo and Accessories

Nissan Micra is mid segment small hatchback car but it will be packed with lots of luxury features. It will be packed with the advanced integrated audio system that offers best in class entertainment during journey. This audio system comes with Aux-in support so that you can connect any external device with it like iPod, Mobile phone etc.

Nissan Micra Pros :

Fuel Efficiency, Looks, Power

Nissan Micra Cons :

Might be Maintenance