After revealing the new Micra in Geneva, Nissan have decided it will rely on petrol power only as EU emissions regulations have made diesel technology too expensive.
The new three cylinder 1.2 litre 79bhp engine emits 115g/km of Co2 while a direct injection supercharged version with 97bhp with stop-start technology will cut the CO2 ouput to 95g/km and the car will be between 35-80kg lighter than the previous model. Nissan will use a supercharger to boost output on one of it’s ultra frugal engines.
Although the new Micra is still styled on the current model the front of the car has been softened. It also comes with a device that measures street parking spaces.
The all new Micra will go on sale in October and prices are due to start around £9,500.
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