The new car by Nissan Motors - Micra has been one of the most awaited premium hatchback models in Indian car market. With speculations of a May-June 2010 launch let us go through all that the car has to offer. This five door A-segment small hatchback would be launched in India in collaboration with Renault.
The Nissan Micra would come in six variants with both manual and automatic transmission option and also with both petrol and diesel engine option. Micra might come with a 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine and a 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine capable of generating 80PS at 5200rpm with 110Nm of maximum torque at 3600rpm and 88PS power at 5200rpm with maximum torque of 128Nm at 3200rpm. While the 1.5L, 1461cc diesel engine would be capable of generating 86PS power at 3750rpm with maximum torque of 200Nm at 1900rpm.
Nissan is expected to price Micra between Rs 3.5 to 5 lakh. The car is a far cry from the no-frill stripped down hatchbacks popular in India. Micra would come equipped with features common to sedans. Its stylish dual tone interiors with dual tone dashboard and advanced instrument panel make the inside of the car seem luxurious and up market. The dual front airbags, ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) and anti-skid system make up for the car's safety gear.
Nissan Micra's 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system and manual transmission gearbox is expected to offer 13.5kmpl mileage in the city and 18.6kmpl mileage on the highway. The other variant with a similar engine but automatic transmission gearbox is expected to offer 12kmpl mileage in the city and 16.5kmpl mileage on the highway. The 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel injection system and five speed manual transmission gearbox might give around 12.6kmpl in the city and 17.5kmpl on highway. The variant with an automatic transmission gearbox offers 11.5kmpl in the city and 16.5kmpl on highways. Whereas, 1.5L, 1461cc CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox offers abut 16.2kmpl in city and 20.7kmpl mileage on highway.
Nissan Micra has been designed keeping India in mind. The car has stylish looks, headlamps and fog lamps next to its front grille. Body colored bumpers, body-colored door mirrors, alloy wheels, silver finish door handles, tinted front headlamp covers et al are some of the design elements of the car that make it look good. Features like power windows, power steering, leather covered gear knob, leather upholstery, digital clock, tachometer, front and rear door pockets, front and rear cup holders provide that much needed comfort to the car.
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