Nissan is expanding its Micra line-up for 2019
A better selection of powertrains and another trim grade should help to improve the competitiveness of Nissan’s Micra supermini.
One key engine change sees the 0.9 litre IG-T 90 being replaced by the 1.0 litre IG-T 100. This new arrival is still a three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol unit that’s mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. However, the larger capacity has raised output from 88 bhp (66 kW / 90 PS) to 98 bhp (74 kW / 100 PS), plus peak torque is up by 10 Nm (7 lb/ft) to 160 Nm (118 lb/ft).
With the IG-T 100, a Micra can accelerate from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a reasonable 10.9 seconds before going on to a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h). WLTP combined fuel economy is rated at 50.4 mpg (5.6 l/100km) and CO2 emissions are between 103 and 105 g/km.
Just as importantly, an Xtronic continuously-variable transmission can be specified for the IG-T 100. Efficiency figures of 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) and 111 to 115 g/km are slightly worse, but at least Nissan has finally realised that small cars need an automatic gearbox option nowadays.
If customers want some extra performance, then the introduction of the 1.0 litre DIG-T 117 might be of interest. Developed in collaboration with Daimler, it’s a three-cylinder petrol engine which benefits from a turbocharger, an electronically-controlled waste gate, variable valve timing and a six-speed manual transmission.
The result is 115 bhp (86 kW / 117 PS) and 180 Nm (132 lb/ft) of torque (or 200 Nm (147 lb/ft) on overboost). A 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 9.9 seconds and a 121 mph (195 km/h) top speed are respectable enough, especially as the WLTP combined cycle numbers are 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) and 114 g/km.
Every Micra equipped with the DIG-T 117 is also going to gain various other upgrades. They include a set of 17” alloy wheels, quicker steering and a recalibrated suspension set-up.
Both the IG-T 100 and DIG-T 117 are available in N-Sport guise. Front fog lights, rear privacy glass, gloss black elements and a ‘carbon-style’ finish for the wheels and door mirror caps give this additional variant a more purposeful appearance (in a subtle way).
Inside, the N-Sport features faux leather and Alcantara upholstery, a black headlining, a front-seat armrest and white air vent surrounds. A rear-view camera, parking sensors and keyless entry are standard, too.
Incidentally, Nissan will continue to offer the normally-aspirated 1.0 litre petrol and the turbocharged 1.5 litre diesel engines as well.
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One key engine change sees the 0.9 litre IG-T 90 being replaced by the 1.0 litre IG-T 100. This new arrival is still a three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol unit that’s mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. However, the larger capacity has raised output from 88 bhp (66 kW / 90 PS) to 98 bhp (74 kW / 100 PS), plus peak torque is up by 10 Nm (7 lb/ft) to 160 Nm (118 lb/ft).
With the IG-T 100, a Micra can accelerate from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a reasonable 10.9 seconds before going on to a top speed of 114 mph (183 km/h). WLTP combined fuel economy is rated at 50.4 mpg (5.6 l/100km) and CO2 emissions are between 103 and 105 g/km.
Just as importantly, an Xtronic continuously-variable transmission can be specified for the IG-T 100. Efficiency figures of 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) and 111 to 115 g/km are slightly worse, but at least Nissan has finally realised that small cars need an automatic gearbox option nowadays.
If customers want some extra performance, then the introduction of the 1.0 litre DIG-T 117 might be of interest. Developed in collaboration with Daimler, it’s a three-cylinder petrol engine which benefits from a turbocharger, an electronically-controlled waste gate, variable valve timing and a six-speed manual transmission.
The result is 115 bhp (86 kW / 117 PS) and 180 Nm (132 lb/ft) of torque (or 200 Nm (147 lb/ft) on overboost). A 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 9.9 seconds and a 121 mph (195 km/h) top speed are respectable enough, especially as the WLTP combined cycle numbers are 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) and 114 g/km.
Every Micra equipped with the DIG-T 117 is also going to gain various other upgrades. They include a set of 17” alloy wheels, quicker steering and a recalibrated suspension set-up.
Both the IG-T 100 and DIG-T 117 are available in N-Sport guise. Front fog lights, rear privacy glass, gloss black elements and a ‘carbon-style’ finish for the wheels and door mirror caps give this additional variant a more purposeful appearance (in a subtle way).
Inside, the N-Sport features faux leather and Alcantara upholstery, a black headlining, a front-seat armrest and white air vent surrounds. A rear-view camera, parking sensors and keyless entry are standard, too.
Incidentally, Nissan will continue to offer the normally-aspirated 1.0 litre petrol and the turbocharged 1.5 litre diesel engines as well.
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