Nissan March Test Drive Part 1

Surely most knowledgeable readers will know that "March" is the name used in Asia for the subcompact car in the world is called Micra. In Mexico, the Nissan Micra went unnoticed, though not for lack of ability, but because of its high price, which was slightly higher than that of a Peugeot 206, a Renault Clio and a Toyota Yaris, and was on par For example, a motor SEAT Ibiza 2.0 and higher equipment. The Micra was expensive because it came from England. 100% NEW AUTO AND OTHER DERIVATIVES TO COME Just to start with "a clean slate", Nissan Mexicana March decided to use the name for the new car. In this way, customers will not ligate the new Micra with the previous March, who, though he had a high level of equipment, offered an engine with less power and torque than its competitors, and had no automatic version. The fourth generation Nissan March (known by the code "K13") increased slightly in all dimensions. Measured 378 cm in total length, width 166.5 cm, height and 152.8 wheelbase is 245 cm. In comparison, the previous Micra (with code "K12") falls short of 55, 50, 30 and 20 mm, respectively. Although the new March K13 frontal area is greater than the K12 (2.11 to 2.8 square meters), the drag is the same: 0.33 Cd Interestingly, the fuel tank is reduced to 46-41 liters, while this decision was justified by a reduction in consumption, which should maintain autonomy unchanged. Nissan did the same with the current 370Z. The new March lost weight. Between K12 and K13 (both European versions, with 1.2-liter engine and similar equipment, to make a fair comparison), the weight was reduced from 1.032 to 985 kg. At the same time, structural strength increased 10%. The savings were achieved by optimizing parts of different systems. The subframe front suspension bearing 9 kg contributes less fuel-tank decreases more compact, 2.2 kg, and removal of the central exhaust muffler remove 3.2 kg. Other 2 kg were reduced by a canopy structural solution: a double embossed boomerang shaped, which allows the sheet to remove the noise attenuator asphalt layer. Competitive engine As is common in the Japanese, the new engine is a technologically updated March. It has 1.6-liter dual overhead and 16 valves. Delivers 106 HP at 6,000 rpm and 111 foot-pounds at 4,600 rpm. The previous Micra engine for the Mexican market, 1.4-liter with 88 hp and 94 lb-ft, was slightly above the European Basic version 1.2-liter with 80 hp and 81 lb-ft, but was the best possible option for power and money for our country. In Europe offered a 1.6 liter engine but only for a sports version, which would have been prohibitively expensive for Mexico. Although the March K13 engine is not new, in no way be confused with the Nissan Tsuru or Renault Clio. Although all three have a rounded displacement of 1.6 liters, is distinct families of propellants. The March K13 engine, codenamed "HR16DE" was developed jointly by Nissan and Renault. On the Tsuru, coded "GA16DE" is of 1,597 cc, 1,598 cc compared March propeller. The engine "K4M" Clio, while agreeing displacement (1,598 cc) in the March, is very different if the reader looks at the technical specifications: Renault chose a diameter of 79.5 mm and a stroke of 80.5 mm, in contrast and 83.6 to 78.0 respectively, which appealed to the engine Nissan March. Translated, the latter is a more focused to produce propeller torque, due to the greater stroke.