Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005
A new design, a new platform jointly developed with Renault, and a new choice of engines made the 2003 Nissan Micra 5-doors a good city vehicle.
The third generation of Nissan Micra was unveiled at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. It was slightly longer than its predecessor but featured a longer wheelbase as well. It was based on the Renault-Nissan alliance B-platform, developed for small and compact-sized vehicles and used by the Tiida/Versa and Renault Megan as well.
The rounded shape of the vehicle was made to attract mostly women customers. Its headlights were mounted high and back, to be protected from parking scratches and minor crashes. Due to its shape, it offered great visibility for the driver. In the back, the oversized bumper was designed with the same purpose: to avoid costly repairs after a minor parking accident. The taillights were installed high and deep enough to be protected in the event of a small incident.
Inside, the Micra was surprisingly spacious and it offered plenty of storage areas in the cabin. It was fitted with front plain seats and a bench for two adults in the rear, or three children. The trunk was limited, but the split-folding rear bench seatback could extend the luggage area up to 584 l (20.62 cu-ft).
For the engine compartment, the Micra was offered with a choice of three gasoline and two diesel engines, mated to a standard 5-speed manual. A 4-speed automatic was available for selected markets and versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1240 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 5200 RPM 65 HP @ 5200 RPM 64 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 110 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 95.7 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1240 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5200 RPM 80 HP @ 5200 RPM 79 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 110 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1386 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 5200 RPM 88 HP @ 5200 RPM 87 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 127 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127.5 lbs (965 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2215.6 lbs (1005 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi FWD (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 60 KW @ 4000 RPM 82 HP @ 4000 RPM 80 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 185 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.4 in (3719 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |