Nissan Launches Diesel Variant of Micra

Nissan India has introduced a new diesel-powered Micra XE variant, thus raising the number of Micra variants to 12 in India. Nissan diesel-powered MicraXE is available with the price tag starting from Rs. 4.80 lakhs. The new MicraXE will be made available in six different colours.

As per the statement made by the company, the sale of this new diesel-powered Micra variant will start from September 4. The Nissan Motor India MD & CEO and Nissan India Operations President, Kenichiro Yomura, declared that with the launching of new Micra range  in July , the company had received an awesome response from the customers and are planning to extend the success with the introduction of the diesel-powered XE variant of the new Micra.

Nitish Tipnis, Hover Automotive India Director - Sales & Marketing suggested that Nissan had proved its dedication in the Indian market with the introduction of its new variant in the Micra family. The XE variant in diesel will further expand the level of this model due to its aggressive entry level price point. He also added that they are rising their dealer networks swiftly in order to ensure good sales and after-sales service all over India. Hover Automotive India is Nissan's national sales company. 

General Specifications of Nissan Micra Diesel Version

• Engine Type                            In-Line Diesel Engine
• Engine Description                  1.5-litre 63.1bhp 8V In-Line Diesel Engine
• Engine Displacement(cc)         1461
• No. of Cylinders                       4
• Maximum Power                      63.1bhp@4000rpm
• Maximum Torque                     160Nm@2000rpm
• Valves Per Cylinder                 2
• Valve Configuration                 SOHC
• Fuel Supply System                 Common Rail