Nissan today officially unveiled the Micra at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The fourth generation Micra gains importance as it will be produced in India and come to sale from May 2010. “Combine 25 years’ experience of designing compact cars for city driving… with a totally new, versatile platform and Nissan production know-how… and the result is modern, simple and destined to be a serious competitor on the world stage, ” said Carlos Ghosn. Developed on the V- platform (which could be the platform for next generation Clio too), this new Micra promises better driving characteristics and comfort for all the passengers. The ultra light weight developed through intense weight reduction techniques will be fuel efficient as well. Nissan 2010 Micra the cute hatch comes with two engine options – 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine (naturally aspirated) and supercharged 1.2L engine.
Indian Micra will receive the 1.2L engine producing 80bhp of maximum power and 108Nm of peak torque. The engine produces 115g/km and thus environmental friendly too. Mounted onto Nissan’s new signature V-platform, the suspension has been designed to be both compact, minimizing intrusion at the rear for maximum trunk space, but not at the expense of the car’s on-road dynamics. Particular attention has been paid to bump absorption, meaning that the Micra will ride serenely over challenging road surfaces, not suffer from wallow or float, and cruise effortlessly at highway speeds.
Features in Nissan Micra
The features list of Nissan micra includes reversing sensors,Intelligent Key,touch-screen combined audio and satellite navigation system, glass roof, automatic wipers, speed sensitive volume on the audio, a push button start-stop system in addition to a drive computer which supplies drivers with real time fuel economy information, cruising range and outside temperature. On the security side, the car is also fitted with a speed-sensitive automatic door locking system.
Safety systems in Nissan Micra
The Micra will be fitted with ABS, dual front airbags, curtain and side airbags, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and pretensioner seatbelts as standard equipment.
Nissan will kickstart its Chennai plant on March 17th and launch of Micra in India will happen in May.
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Pictures of 2010 Nissan Micra (India bound)
