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    New Micra K14 platform to be unveiled next week in U.S. Versa

    Looks like Nissan is making an announcement next Friday in the States to reveal the next gen 2020 Versa sedan...

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    Why is this important? Because the current K13 Versa sedan and Micra are based on the same platform, sharing drivetrains, suspensions, interior parts, etc. So this could hint at the next gen Micra's future here.

    Spy shots of the Versa sedan (called Almera in some countries) have been posted. It looks very conventional -- definitely better in my opinion than the current Versa sedan:

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    The biggest clue that its made on the K14 platform is from a couple of shots comparing the dashboard/A-pillars/door details to the new Euro Micra.

    Click through to this site and scroll down to near the bottom to compare the 2 pics:

    http://www.headlightmag.com/spyshot-...a-almera-2019/

    If the U.S. market car is going to be made in the Mexican Aguascalientes factory where the current one is made (where our Micra is also made), that means they're possibly also tooling up to make the K14 Micra there as well.

    (See also: Video: Micra from Mexico -- How Canada’s cheapest car is built (driving.ca) &nbsp


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    Mexican production confirmed

    Confirmed: the 2020 Versa will be continue to be produced in the same factory as the previous version (and our Micra):

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    That tells me they'll probably eventually start producing the K14 March/Micra on the new platform for western hemisphere countries. Canada could get the K14 after all!

    https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/autop...dido-de-mexico

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    My fiancé has the Maxima, and this looks like a mini version of the Maxima. Its cute, but not for me. I find it a little too cookie cutter imo. same with the K14. If the K14 drives nice and is fun then MAYBE I would get one, but I am still not sure how much I like the looks of it.
    Micra Meets: Mosport '18

    Car Girls FTW.

    Interior mods only right now.

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    Nice looking than the previous generation IMO. Not something I would buy. Thanks MetroMPG for the news.

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    I didn't make the association to the Maxima, but you're right Wayward One. Altima, too. I guess they've given it the family look. Micra is probably next -- K14.


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