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In Geneva Nissan has shown a new Micra

Compact car Nissan Micra

On a motor show in Geneva the world premiere of compact hatchback Nissan Micra of new generation has taken place. As they say in the official press release, the car becomes global model and will be on sale in 160 countries worldwide.

Compact hatchback Nissan Micra

Hatchback Nissan Micra of following generation is constructed on a new platform which will be used also for subcompact crossover Juke, whose occurrence on the conveyor is planned for September of current year. The dimensional length new Micra makes 3780 mm, width — 1665 mm, and wheel base — 2450 mm, that on 61, 5 and 20 mm more than at the predecessor. The hatchback height is equal 1525 mm — on 15 mm more low Nissan Micra to the previous generation.

Hatchback Nissan Micra

Interior Nissan Micra

New interior Nissan Micra

Originally in the European car market new Nissan Micra it will be offered with the three-cylinder petrol engine in volume of 1,2 litres developing 80HP (108Nm). Later in scale are planned to add the 98-strong unit of similar volume equipped with a variator.

Besides Micra, in Geneva the European presentation also has taken place: cabriolet Nissan 370Z, crossover Juke updated Qashqai, Pathfinder, and also electromobile Leaf.

Saturday, March 13, 2010