Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra Description :

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Japanese auto major Nissan has launched its most-awaited premium hatchback model Nissan Micra in the Indian market on 14th July, 2010. Nissan has recently set-up its manufacturing plant at Chennai under a joint venture with Renault with an investment of Rs 4,500 crore. This new manufacturing plant has been set up with a capacity to produce 4 lacs unit of car per year but Nissan will initially produce only two lacs unit of cars.

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

Nissan Micra is launched in the Indian market with 3 petrol engine variants, with 5 speed manual transmission. The petrol variants of Nissan Micra is introduced with a 1.2L, 1198cc petrol engine that produces 76PS of power and 104 Nm of torque.

The three Nissan Micra variants are: Nissan Micra XE, Nissan Micra XL and Nissan Micra XV.

Nissan Micra is an excellent combination of new generation cutting edge technology, exceptional designs and advanced features. Nissan sees potential in the small hatchback segment auto market and the company has thus decided to launch number of new models in Indian market that will include Nissan Murano in the SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan ULC and Nissan Pixo. Nissan Micra is priced within the range of Rs 3.98 lacs to 5.28 lacs.

Nissan Micra is packed with advanced features as standard that generally available in premium sedan model including safety measures. The stylish designed black and greige interiors with super cool dashboard and advanced instrument panel makes it stylish car. The incorporation of the ‘V-platform’ is one major factor contributing to the car's improved impact safety. The car is designed to absorb the forces of a frontal impact, owing to the sophisticated crumple zones, while maintaining cabin integrity due to its highly reinforced body shell. All variants including the entry level (XE) are equipped with driver airbag. The advanced safety features of Nissan Micra includes Dual Front Airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), Brake Assist (BA), engine immobilizer, front fog lamps, security alarm and many more advanced safety features.

Nissan Micra Models

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Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Nissan Micra has been launched now, but, bookings of the car has already been started. The petrol variants of this small car is available with only 1.2L, 1198cc engine displacement with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox that offers mileage around 18.6kmpl mileage. The mill of the compact four-wheeler produces 76PS of maximum power and 104 Nm of torque. It offers mileage of around 14 kmpl in city and 18.06 kmpl mileage on highways.

Power

As we already discussed that Nissan Micra is available with petrol engine that delivers amazing level of power and performance. The petrol operated Nissan Micra is powered by the 1.2L, 1198cc engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system that produces maximum power of 76PS at 6,000rpm and 104Nm of maximum torque at 4,000rpm. The new offering from Nissan incorporates 5 speed manual gearbox that is enough powerful to take from A to B destination.

Colors

The Nissan Micra is available in six vibrant colour schemes that are sure to win your heart at the first glance. These eye-soothing shades are sunlight orange, blade silver, storm white, pacific blue, onyx black and brick red. The body colour is spread all over the exterior including rear view mirrors and door handles. The Nissan Micra has single chrome finish rod fitted in grille horizontally at the tip of the bonnet while air intake is larger than grille.

Acceleration and Pick Up

Noted that Nissan Micra is present with only petrol engine that offers nimble power, performance and acceleration. The Nissan Micra is launched with engine capacity of 1.2L, 1198cc with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system and with manual transmission gearbox that  promises good performance and acceleration so that the car crosses the 100 kmph mark in just 14.5 seconds and it achieves the top speed mark of 160 kmph.

Nissan Micra Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Nissan Micra is a small hatchback model that sports stylish looks to its exteriors with dashing front and stylish headlamps and fog lamps which are placed next to its front grille. Its stylish body colored bumper adds more style to its exterior appearance from front view. Some of other funky features that make Nissan Micra exterior appearance more stylish are Body-colored door mirrors, Sporty Bumpers, Alloy Wheels, body coloured Door Handles, capsule shaped Headlamp cluster, etc. Roof antenna enhance the exterior look as well, it is available in all variants of Nissan Micra. The car is also comes fitted with rear wiper and washer, electric park and fold mirror, electronically adjustable door mirrors.

A unique design feature of this car is the double-layer integrated grille, which provides a stylish and sophisticated look to the car, yet maintaining a classical shape. There is also a stylized version of the distinctive arched side window line, something that is central to the Micra’s heritage, identity and appeal. The Nissan Micra comes with superb fit and finish along with smooth corners.

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 3,780mm, width is 1,665mm, height is 1,530mm, wheelbase is 2450mm.

The boomerang-shaped grooves on the roof have a clearly defined purpose too. The efforts of Nissan’s Global Production Engineering Centre also make it the lightest (XE-905kgs, XL-915kgs & XV -930kgs) yet sturdy hatchback in its segment. This has been achieved in numerous ways by reducing number of components and using newer manufacturing and material processing techniques.

Nissan Micra Interiors

Interior Appearance

Nissan Micra is available with elegant interiors which is packed with attractive dashboard that  carries advanced instrument cluster including tachometer. Another unique feature is the intelligent multi-display meter, which supplies drivers with real time fuel economy information, cruising range and outside temperature. In addition, the driver power windows are fitted with ‘one touch up/down’ feature along with a pinch guard.

The interior appearance of Nissan Micra is much attractive and impressive with which has been packed with lots of advanced features that includes power windows, power steering, leather covered gear knob and other leather upholstery. Some other features that make Nissan Micra more stylish and dynamic are Digital Clock, Tachometer, Front and Rear Door Pockets, Front and Rear Cup Holders, Leather Upholstery, etc. The interior colour scheme is black and greige, the latter is for the top end model.

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 Manual and Auto AC, Comfortable Seats, Electric Powered and tilt adjustable Steering, Front and Rear Power Windows, Interior Fuel Flap Control, 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.

Apart from these ultimate comfort features, the Nissan Micra is assembled with central door lock, remote keyless entry and intelligent key with push button ignition. The car has ample legroom and shoulder room that provide desired comfort to all the passengers.

Special attention has been paid to use of materials on the instrumental panel by using Micro-grain technology. This reduces the plasticky feeling and improves productivity by ensuring quality and finish for visual and tactile appeal.

Interior Measurements

Nissan Micra is a five door, five seater small hatchback model that offers an ultra spacious passenger cabin.  The Nissan Micra is also equipped with a class competitive boot space of 251 litres that can easily carry those extra bags of shopping during travel.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already discussed that Nissan Micra is available with petrol engine that is powered by the 1.2L, 1198cc with MPFI fuel injection system that can produce maximum power of 76PS at 6000rpm with 104Nm of maximum torque at 4000rpm. The engine configuration is DOHC 12 valve, 3 cylinder, in line petrol, the configuration ensures wonderful performance that is obvious by seeing its torque value at low rpm. It's compression ratio is 9.8 and bore and stroke 78x83.6. The car is equipped with 5 speed manual transmission that uses the engine power and torque cleverly and offers agile power and pick-up.

Nissan Micra is assembled with electric power assisted rack and pinion steering which promises smooth handling. The car can be turned to a minimum turning of 4.65mm that give you the freedom of cruising it at your wish.

The powertrain is developed to offer maximum fuel efficiency along with higher power which results in class leading performance. The Nissan Micra delivers a mileage of 14.5 kmpl in city and 18.06 kmpl on highways.

Wheels

Nissan Micra is available with Steel Wheels with 14” for wheel size. All four wheel of this car are  packed with puncture resistant tubeless radial tyres with size of 165/70R14. The wheels are covered with stylish wheel covers that add to the beauty of the charming vehicle.

Braking and Handling

All four wheels of Nissan Micra has been equipped with vented large front disc brakes and with some advanced features like ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and Brake Assist, electric 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 is packed with number of advanced safety features including engine immobilizer, security alarm, Dual Front Airbags, ABS and Brake Assist (BA), EBD, Three Point ELR seat belts, Front Seat Belt with Height Adjustment, Driver Seat belt Reminder, Halogen Headlamps, Central Locking, Front Fog Lamps, remote keyless entry, intelligent key with push button ignition etc.

The incorporation of the ‘V-platform’ is one major factor contributing to the car's improved impact safety. The car is designed to absorb the forces of a frontal impact, owing to the sophisticated crumple zones, while maintaining cabin integrity due to its highly reinforced body shell.

Stereo and Accessories

Nissan Micra is mid segment small hatchback car but it is loaded with lots of luxury features. It is packed with the advanced integrated audio system with 4 speakers 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