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    A brief history of the Nissan Micra

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    34 years, 6 million (plus) Micras

    If you want to talk Micra history, you have to know your K-cars!

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    No, not those K-cars.

    The K10 through K13 codes simply refer to each of the four generations of Micras produced to date. Another name-related bit of trivia you need to know is the car goes by the name "March" in its Japanese home market and throughout most of Asia and Latin America.


    K10: 1982 - 1992


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    • Introduced October 1982
    • The body was originally designed for Fiat
    • Sold in Canada between 1984 - 1991
    • In various countries it was equipped with 4-cylinder engines ranging from 0.9L, 1.0L to 1.2L, with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission
    • This generation weighed as little as 1,488 lb (675 kg)



    K11: 1992 - 2002


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    • The second generation got an expanded engine & transmission range, including the first diesel (Europe) & CVT transmission
    • It won several international awards, including the first Japanese car to win the European Car of the Year
    • This generation offered optional power steering initially; by the end of its run it was standard
    • Even a convertible version was offered in Japan




    K12: 2002 - 2010


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    • More adventurous styling was one of the biggest differences on the third generation car, particularly the unusual headlight placement
    • The range of engines continued to grow as well, now up to 6 were available in various countries
    • Even a 4-wheel drive version was produced from 2002 on.
    • A folding hard top convertible, the Micra C+C (coupe convertible) was offered beginning in 2005
    • The 1.6L HR16DE engine (the one in the Canadian K13 Micra) makes its first apperance in the Micra SR performance model in Europe


    K13: 2010 - 2016


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    • The current generation car is sold in 160+ countries
    • Unlike previous generations, only one K13 body style is offered: a 4-door hatchback
    • It's the first Micra to have North American production (in Mexico)
    • In 2013 the car received a "facelift" that included new headlights and grille design
    • In January 2014, the company announced the return of the Micra to Canada, as the country's least expensive new car


    K14: 2016 -




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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...


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    I'm still jealous that we didn't get the K11 or K12 here in Canada.

    In our culture obsessed with absurd excess, the Nissan Micra is my counterculture car of choice.
    Be sure to visit my blog at mymicra.com!

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra SV manual: 6.4 L/100 km ... 44.3 mpg (Imp) ... 15.7 km/L ... 36.9 mpg (US) ...


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    4wd K12 sounds like so much fun!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daox View Post
    4wd K12 sounds like so much fun!
    That would be awesome for dealing with winter.

    An old co-worker long ago had a K10. It was in 05 I think it was when he had it. It was funny. I'm not sure what happened with the car because it was gone and he was driving a Mazda Protege.



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