The Nissan Micra gets a more efficient engine abroad, a Super Charged gasoline engine will find place under bonnet hood of new generation Nissan Micra. The new engine is Micra’s current engine (1.2ltr HR12DE) with a super charger attached to it to improve the power output. The new engine (1.2ltr DIG-S HR12DDR) can develop power equivalent to it’s 1.5ltr engine. But this extra power comes without hampering environment, the engine will emit only 95g/Km of CO2. Nissan claims the new Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S) engine will yield 24.39Km/l fuel efficiency while producing maximum power of 97HP.
The newly added engine can be coupled with a manual or auto box.
Nissan Micra DIG-S Engine Features
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Innovative technology for low emissions, excellent economy and strong performance
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Advanced all-new ‘Pure Drive’ low friction three-cylinder engine
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1.2-litres, 72kW (98PS), 12 valves, Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger (DIG-S)
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Miller cycle and supercharged for ultimate efficiency and performance
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Ultra-low CO2 emissions: just 95g/km
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Start/Stop system
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Diesel-like economy but with…
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… petrol engine power and refinement with no diesel cost surcharge
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Low cost of ownership
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Joins existing 59kW (80PS) model, on sale since October 2010
Nissan is just as committed to reducing emissions from cars powered by the internal combustion engine as it is to developing new zero emission electric vehicles. The Micra DIG-S showcases how far our engineers have come.
“It is clear that our new Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger engine offers the best solution for small cars like Micra. With instant throttle response, its performance and strong economy are a more than a match for any diesel engine with similar power outputs, but its emissions performance is much better.”
We have been able to achieve this ultra low CO2 figure in a cost effective package and without the complication of particulate filters needed to clean up diesel engine emissions and which are not entirely compatible with a car that spends much of its life in the city said Pierre Loing, Vice President Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan International SA.
The formal launch of this engine series will happen during upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
There is no official words from Nissan about the engine’s journey to Indian market. Stay with us for more updates.
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