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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors 2003-2005 5 Photos
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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.

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors 2003, 2004, 2005
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L 16V FWD (65 HP)
  • 1.2L 16V FWD (80 HP)
  • 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (88 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.5L dCi FWD (65 HP)
  • 1.5L dCi FWD (82 HP)

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors
1.2L 16V FWD (65 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V FWD (65 HP)
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
Top Speed:95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70/R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors
1.2L 16V FWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V FWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70/R14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (88 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (88 HP)
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
Top Speed:107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2127.5 lbs (965 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors
1.5L dCi FWD (65 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi FWD (65 HP)
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
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):17 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3329 lbs (1510 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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

NISSAN Micra 5 Doors
1.5L dCi FWD (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi FWD (82 HP)
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
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Manual, 5 Speed
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/60/R15
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3395.1 lbs (1540 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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
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