Nissan Micra 1992–1998 car dimensions: 3720 mm long, 1585 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 835 kg. Braked towing is 600 kg.
The cabin has a two-tone dash with rotary dials, digital clock, trip counter and audible low fuel warning. Tilt-adjustable steering wheel, driver's airbag, front seatbelt pretensioners and side door impact bars are standard. Stereo radio cassette with two speakers, pollen filter and variable-speed heater fan feature. Folding rear seat, door pockets, glovebox with pen holder and luggage hooks add practicality. Air conditioning is available as an option on most models. Tinted glass and rear wash-wipe come as standard. Power steering and central locking come via the City pack option on Equation.
Boot space is 206 litres with seats up, expanding to 960 litres with the rear bench folded. Luggage hooks help secure loads.
Braked towing capacity is 600 kg on the 1.0 Equation. Payload is around 425 kg. The car suits light loads with its folding rear seat and boot hooks but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted.
The cabin feels roomy and quiet for four adults thanks to redesigned seats with durable fabric, a two-tone dash with illuminated rotary dials, and improved soundproofing. Tilt-adjustable steering, reclining front seats with height-adjustable head restraints, door pockets, a glovebox pen holder and boot luggage hooks add everyday convenience. Tinted glass is standard while air conditioning is an option.
1.0-litre manual returns 47.1 mpg combined.
Euro NCAP two stars from 1997 test.
Standard driver's airbag, front pretensioners and side impact door bars.
NATS immobiliser standard.
Three-year or 60,000-mile warranty plus six-year anti-corrosion cover.
The aluminium 16-valve 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre engines are smooth and among the most economical in class, with multipoint injection. The 1.0 manual achieves 47.1 mpg combined and a 42-litre tank.
Servicing benefits from menu pricing at dealers. The car carries a three-year or 60,000-mile mechanical warranty, three-year paint and six-year perforation corrosion protection, plus first-year roadside assistance.
Safety kit on the Equation includes a driver's airbag, front seatbelt pretensioners, side impact door bars, collapsible steering column, high-mounted stop lamp and rear A/ELR belts. ABS and passenger airbag come in optional packs. The generation scored two stars in the 1997 Euro NCAP test.
Keep the car by following oil changes on the chain-driven engines and watching for sill rust. Genuine parts and trained technicians support long-term reliability.
Length 3720 mm, Width 1585 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2360 mm (Micra 1992–1998)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan UK brochure The '98 Micra, It prints length, Tyre size is not printed.