Nissan Micra 1996 Hatchback

This generation of Nissan Micra has been produced from March, 1996 to March, 1998. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

The second generation Nissan Micra was first shown in January 1992. In 1993, the Micra won the European Car of the Year award. In autumn 1995 a partial redesign was made. In Autumn 1997 a version with electrically sliding roof was introduced. In 1998 a new version of the car has been presented in Geneva.

The vehicles were equipped with 4-cylinder in-line petrol engines with electronic injection system with a capacity of 1.0 and 1.3 liters and output of 54 and 75 hp, respectively; five-speed or stepless automatic transmission CTV. Maximum speed is 150 and 170 km/h. There is a modification with Peugeot 1.6 litre, 57 bhp vortex diesel engine, top speed is 146 km/h.

This Nissan is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.0 to 1.3 litres and power of from 54 to 75 horsepower.
The car is available with both automatic (2 versions), as well as manual (2 versions) gearbox.

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Nissan Micra 1996 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 5.8 to 6.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Nissan Micra 1996 hatchback version is Nissan Micra 1.0, consuming 5.8 litres of petrol per 100km.
According to user reviews, Nissan Micra real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 11 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Nissan Micra modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 12 seconds has Nissan Micra 1.3 version, conversely the tardiest one is Nissan Micra 1.0i 16V reaching this speed only in 19.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 170 km/h for the 1.3 petrol 4-cylinder 75 hp version (Nissan Micra 1.3).

Lenght of Nissan Micra is 370 cm, it is small car. Nissan Micra gross weight is from 1290 to 1300 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Nissan Micra trunk space is 206 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 960 litres.

This Nissan is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 600 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Nissan Micra prices and costs.

Nissan Micra modifications

Nissan Micra safety

During safety testing Nissan Micra has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Micra is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Nissan Micra got two stars.

Nissan Micra prices

Nissan Micra 1996 - 1998 hatchback price in Latvia is from 400 € to 1200 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Nissan Micra price is below average - Nissan Micra is approximately for 13 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1996 - 1998 prices).