Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000
The second generation of the Nissan Micra appeared on the market in 1982 and went through a major facelift in late 1997 as a 1998 model.
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. Like the other manufacturers, Nissan produced the Micra with 3- and 5-doors. The Japanese carmaker decided that it was time to refresh its old model with a major facelift in 1997.
From the outside, the 1998 Micra looked very similar to the non-facelifted version, but 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 three-door version featured longer doors than its five-door sibling. Despite using an older design, the car's rounded shape was appealing for women more than for men, but that was not a problem as long as the orders kept coming.
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. To access the rear bench, the front seats were tilted and moved forward.
Under the skin, the 1998 Micra was drastically improved. Along with its refreshed gasoline engines, Nissan also installed a diesel engine bought from Peugeot. To make things better, the Japanese carmaker offered a CVT gearbox, which was available for selected versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (55 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 988 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: | 1840.8 lbs (835 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.12 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.38 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (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: | 1896 lbs (860 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 (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: | 1984.2 lbs (900 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 |