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    1997 Nissan Micra

    New from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Nissan Micra

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Nissan Micra is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $19,990 for the Super S.

    There are 3 variants of the Micra available in Australia.

    The Nissan Micra is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 103Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Micra is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    64.33 - 67.9 kW/t
    64.33 kW/t
    73.8 kW/t
    Boot Space
    206 litres
    206 litres
    240 litres
    Price
    $14,990 - $19,990
    $13,990
    $19,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

    1997 Nissan Micra Price

    LX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.3L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$14,990

    SLX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$16,690
    1.3L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$18,890

    Super S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.3L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$19,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Nissan Micra Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2015$13,490$16,990
    2014$13,490$18,990
    2013$13,490$18,990
    2012$12,990$18,990
    2011$12,990$18,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Nissan Micra Pricing

    1997 Nissan Micra Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Nissan Micra

    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Telescopic
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Ari Eon
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Rubbing Strip
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Rubbing Strip
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.9
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 206
      • Front Headroom (mm): 970
      • Front Track (mm): 1360
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1430
      • Overall Length (mm): 3695
      • Overall Width (mm): 1585
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
      • Rear Track (mm): 1325
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2360
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 42
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 4.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 52
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 52
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 39
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 4.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 75
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 55
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 103
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1300
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 810
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 155
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 155

    SLX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.87
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 905
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 835
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Rear Colour: Black
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.9
    • Dimensions
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 810

    Super S

    Adds to SLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.33
    • Dimensions
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
      • Overall Length (mm): 3705
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 910
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 855
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Removes from SLX:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Rubbing Strip
      • Rear Rubbing Strip
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 65.87
    • Dimensions
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9200
      • Overall Length (mm): 3695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 905
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 835
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 155
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 155
    See all 1997 Nissan Micra Specs

    1997 Nissan Micra Fuel Economy

    Nissan MicraFuel TypeCombined
    1.3L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded-
    See all Nissan Micra Fuel Economy

    1997 Nissan Micra Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Nissan Micra?

    The Nissan Micra offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Nissan Micra FAQs

    The cheapest Nissan Micra is the LX that starts from $14,990.

    The most expensive Nissan Micra is the Super S that starts from $19,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Nissan Micra is null kg offered by the following variants: LX, SLX and Super S.

    The largest Nissan Micra is the Super S which measures 1585mm wide, 3705mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Nissan Micra is the Super S which has 55kW of power from its 1.3L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Nissan Micra is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Nissan Micra is the Super S which weighs 1300 kg (kerb weight).

    The Nissan Micra uses Unleaded.

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