NISSAN Micra 3 Doors 1989-1992 Photos, engines & full specs

The first generation of Micra was introduced to the market in 1982 and along the road, it was updated many times until 1992 when it was replaced by a new generation.

The original Micra, named K10 on the internal Nissan coding system, was introduced to the market to compete against other Japanese cars and, in Europe, to compete against the French and the Italian vehicles.

The design was very simple, with straight lines, squared headlights, and taillights. In the beginning, it was named Datsun, a brand owned by Nissan. But that faded away and in 1986 the real Micra was unveiled. In 1989 it still featured a square design, but the grille was moved forward and the metal bumpers were replaced with plastic ones due to safety and styling reasons.

Inside, the Micra was a basic vehicle with enough room for four adults, but without too much room in the rear. The Super S version featured a bodykit, sport-bucket seats, and a tachometer. It also featured a stiffer suspension.

Under the hood, the 1989 Micra featured a choice of three gasoline engines. For selected markets, the Micra was available with a supercharger and a turbocharger. The standard transmission was a 4- or 5-speed manual, depending on the engine option. A 3-speed automatic transmission was available as an option.