2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S Front Angle

The Nissan Micra DIG-S proves there are still methods to search out extra effectivity from petrol energy, even after a century or more of development. At the heart of the latest Micra lies a really exceptional engine, particularly created to meet the low emission and on a regular basis performance demands of the trendy world.  It gets its name from a mixture of direct gas injection and supercharging technology: Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger.

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S Front View

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S - Rear Angle

The Nissan DIG-S engine makes use of a mixture of technologies to realize diesel-rivalling economy (and fewer than 100g/km of CO2, which means highway tax is free) with out sacrificing refinement or performance. In lots of engines gas is injected into the air stream going into the engine, but here the gas is injected straight into the cylinder. This has the effect of cooling the air, which helps to enhance energy and reliability. Uncommon valve timing maximises the quantity of vitality extracted from the burning fuel. And there’s additionally a supercharger, which pumps further air into the engine when needed. The more air an engine breathes, the more energy it may well produce - so this 1.2-litre, three-cylinder motor punches above its weight.

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S - Side View

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S - Front Angle

It’s a characterful little engine with an eager sound. Inevitably, with such a small capacity, it might struggle a bit if you insist on driving around in high gears at low speeds, but it really comes alive whenever you rev it hard. Driving it like that will do nothing to aid gasoline economy, of course, however it does imply the tiny motor delivers full of life efficiency, and it remains fantastically clean right up to the pink line. It’s a shame, then, that the Micra’s trip and handling don’t meet the same high requirements: it’s safe and predictable, however rivals like Ford’s Fiesta make a much better job of floating over road imperfections and changing path neatly.

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S - Engine

2012 Nissan Micra DIG-S - Interior

The Micra struggles to match rivals inside, too, with low-hire surfaces on the dashboard and doorways, and a steering wheel crowded with buttons. The place it scores is in practicality, because it’s simple to get into and see out of, there’s loads of headroom in the back even for adult passengers, and the rear seat may be folded neatly forward to go away a capacious load space with a flat floor. There are plenty of rivals with more even capability, however if you'd like a small hatchback that is low-cost to run and simple to dwell with - and also you don’t like the idea of a diesel - the Micra could possibly be the car you’re trying for.