2010 Nissan Micra Spy Photos Uncovered - Further details

2010 Nissan Micra spy photos uncovered

By Thami Masemola
November 9, 2009 6:20 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Leaks, Nissan, Spy Photos

Spy pictures featuring the upcoming all-new Nissan Micra have appeared. Unlike in previous sketches this is the real deal. The car will be built on a new platform called the V-platform which is to be used on a number of cars including a small MPV and a compact sedan. Although primarily engineered for challenging roads in developing countries, the platform will be modified for western markets where refinement is emphasised.

According to a report from Autocar, the platform would be able to handle a car of up to 1,600kg and 199Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque, meaning the biggest current engine possible is the 1.5-litre turbo diesel.

Since weight saving is a major buzzword at the moment these so-called V-cars would use up to 18 percent fewer parts. For example the dashboard is built from 28 bits instead of 56 while the seats cut off 35 parts from the usual 85.

Engines being considered for the platform include a 900cc and a 1.2-litre while most probably sporting turbochargers. Combine lightweight bodies with good torque and you have a recipe for great performance and fuel economy. A new CVT transmission is said to have been engineered which will improve driving smoothness as well.

 

Source: autoblog.it and autocar.co.uk

Comments

asifmax
November 9, 2009 6:36 PM
not good. not good at all...

joelynn
November 9, 2009 6:49 PM
it looks kinda cheap- like a budget city car- the old one had a MINI/500 look to it.

HEMI426
November 9, 2009 6:52 PM
congratulations, it looks even worse than before

madness
November 9, 2009 6:54 PM
Will somebody please tell nissan that aestetics are linked to car sales! Poor aestetics = poor sales

eeoikari
November 9, 2009 7:09 PM
It's not even ugly anymore, frog turned into a cross-eyed fish. Technically looks ok, but where's all the courage in design, there's something "unique" only in the tail-lights.

9TNine
November 9, 2009 7:11 PM
I had 2006 Micra SE rental car once. My original choice wasn’t available. As a queue was developing behind me, I took it…

Looks aside, it wasn’t a bad drive… (unlike the Yaris which was cr@p)

N20_Purge
November 9, 2009 7:38 PM
Bah, it isn't even out yet and it still looks dated. :/

UKTony
November 9, 2009 10:09 PM
Eeeew. That car is trying to be both a Fiat 500 (front) and a Vauxhall Corsa (rear).

maloparac
November 9, 2009 10:31 PM
O My God, its even ......(there is no word for that in voc.) than the previous one

vertigobike
November 9, 2009 10:33 PM
I think both Nissan and Renault Designers just quit and were replaced by Accountants!? This is not a car - it´s a shame. I´ll be embarrassed to see anyone driving one of these "things" on the street. Nissan and Renault just lost it forever.... which is sad because they used to be kind of mythical brands. Obrigado

clash_189
November 10, 2009 4:25 AM
definitely a bad execution and just worse than the current micra. Do they want to compete with any chinese car makers?

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