Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000
Nissan introduced a facelifted version for the Micra in 1998 and improved it in every way, starting with the exterior look and ending with the powertrains.
Nissan saw an opportunity in small vehicles when it introduced the Micra and tried to keep its advantage over the years. But Renault, Peugeot-Citroen, Fiat, Opel, and Volkswagen were there to get a slice of the market. But Nissan was no new nor inexperienced carmaker in that segment and proved it when it refreshed the Micra.
From the outside, the 1998 Micra looked very similar to the non-facelifted version. It featured a new front fascia with a pair of leaves-looking grille separated by a vertical slat that supported the brand's logo. The rear doors sported were narrow, but thanks to their wide opening system allowed an adequate ingress and egress to the car. Thanks to its rounded corners and softer edges, the Micra 5-Doors managed to fit into the bio-design trend.
Inside, Nissan made a few changes, especially for material quality. The rounded shape of the dashboard and the oval-shaped instrument cluster was considered chic and trendy. In the back, its single-piece folding seatback increased the trunk area.
Under the skin, the 1998 Micra was drastically improved. Along with its refreshed gasoline engines, Nissan also installed a diesel engine bought from Peugeot. The Japanese carmaker offered a CVT gearbox, which was available for selected engine versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 16V 5MT FWD (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 6000 RPM 54 HP @ 6000 RPM 54 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 58 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 79 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.3 cuFT (207 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2017.2 lbs (915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1275 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 103 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/60/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.3 cuFT (207 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2998.3 lbs (1360 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L D 5MT FWD (58 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1527 cm3 |
Power: | 42 KW @ 5000 RPM 57 HP @ 5000 RPM 56 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 95 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52 in (1,359/1,321 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.3 cuFT (207 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2116.4 lbs (960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |