The Nissan Micra/March is the B segment Nissan most of the world gets instead of, or in addition to, the larger Renault-based Versa and the Cube. Today Nissan released sketches of the next March/Micra hatchback.
They're very preliminary, obviously, but the importance of this car is undeniable. It will be sold everywhere, and given tightening fuel economy standards, it's possible a version of it might come to the U.S.
So far, all we know is some information out of Thailand that 1.2-liter and 1.3 gasoline engines will be offered in the version sold there, along with a 1.4-liter diesel. The smallest gas engine would evidently be good for 47 mpg, but it's likely the diesel would top that.
The second sketch is after the jump.
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dougtheeng says:
08:25 AM, 10/ 1/09
I don't mean to be bitter, but small car purchasing (and the lack of options) has made me so. Look at all the features it won't actually have when it hits production! Large, stylish rims, an engine capable of validating those 'speed lines', fog lights (well, maybe on top end), a hatch (not in NA anyways), etc
altimadude00 says:
11:20 AM, 10/ 1/09
Why dies it look like Dodge Neon's little brother?
stephen987 says:
11:22 AM, 10/ 1/09
Looks to me like a cross between the Astra and the Fiesta. Not bad--much more attractive than the Versa, but probably not as well suited to the US mass market (lowest common denominator).