The Nismo family grows with the arrival of the Nissan Micra Nismo and Nismo S

Nissan has just unveiled the arrival of the Micra Nismo and Nismo S, under the March name, for its local market. These variants offer the driver a sportier design and a personalised look, together with a mechanical upgrade that lets the small city car gain agility and sportiness.

Externally, it stands out for its new body kit, which features distinctive elements such as LED daytime running lights, new front bumpers and front grille, as well as red-coloured door mirrors. As for the bodywork colour, three options are available: Pure Black, Brilliant Silver and Brilliant White Pearl.

On the Micra Nismo S, 16-inch alloy wheels are optionally available, fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 205/45 tyres. Moving on to the interior of the vehicle, we find upholstery in Alcantara and aluminium pedals. In addition, the steering wheel and gear lever knob are specific to this version.

Finally, we have to talk about the mechanicals of this sporty version of the Japanese brand’s city car. The standard model comes with the 1.2 engine, which produces 81 CV and is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox. In the case of the S version, the engine is replaced by the 1.5, which delivers 116 CV of power and offers a maximum torque of 156 Nm together with a five-speed manual gearbox.

This engine is complemented by a specific suspension, a more powerful braking system and a new exhaust. The steering has also been slightly modified to convey greater sportiness to the driver. As for the launch date, it will be available from the end of the year for the Japanese market, so in Europe we will have to wait to see whether they decide to bring it over.

Via | worldcarfans

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