Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007
After three years on the market, the third generation of the Micra needed to be refreshed and prepared for the Euro 5 emission standards, and that affected both the three and the five-door versions.
Facing a tough challenge from other European carmakers, Nissan acted promptly and upgraded the Micra. Yet, it was not that successful, partly due to its uninspired design that made many customers go to other manufacturers. But the Japanese carmaker was not ready to drop the ball.
With a shape that could fit into the bio-design trend, which was already gone, the Micra tried to get those customers who didn't appreciate the new-edge-design direction. Its overall appearance was closer to a bubble than to a sharp knife. The front fascia featured a grille split in two by a slat, and two oval-shaped headlights mounted high enough to be protected from minor scratches. Its profile revealed the same rounded shapes that gave the vehicle a unique styling. In its five-door version, the rear door windows were split into two parts.
Inside, Nissan left the same grey-color interior with a curved dashboard that featured the radio mounted between the center air vents. Its front bucket seats were slim and not very comfortable on long journeys. But since the car was designed and built for the urban environment, it was fine. At least they didn't take too much space, adding some legroom for the rear-seat passengers.
Since the Japanese carmaker was already involved in the Renault-Nissan Alliance, it could take the engines from its French partner. Thus, it didn't have to spend that much to make its engines Euro 5 compliant.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 16V 5MT 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: | 5-speed manual |
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) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2109.8 lbs (957 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 5MT 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: | 103.8 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: | 5-speed manual |
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) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2109.8 lbs (957 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 @ 5600 RPM 88 HP @ 5600 RPM 87 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 128 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 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: | 175/60R15 |
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: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2171.5 lbs (985 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 - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 153 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.2 gallons (46.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.7 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 185/50/R16 |
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: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2257.5 lbs (1024 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.5 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L dCi 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4000 RPM 65 HP @ 4000 RPM 64 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
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: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2184.8 lbs (991 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 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 5MT 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 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 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) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.9 cuFT (252 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2184.8 lbs (991 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 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 |