SLX
1.3L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

The 1997 Nissan Micra SLX is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Nissan Micra is regarded as a small car built in Great Britain with prices starting at $18,890 before on-road costs.
This Nissan Micra is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 103 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. It has a 42L fuel tank
The Nissan Micra measures 1430mm (56.3 inches) in height, 3695mm (145.5 inches) in length, 1585mm (62.4 inches) in width with a 2360mm (92.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 855kg (1885.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Micra SLX comes standard with 155/70 R13 front tyres and 155/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,695 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,585 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 445 mm |
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1.3L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Bore: 71
Engine Cc: 1275
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.3
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 80.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.1
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 42
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 4.9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 48
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 4.9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 48
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 6.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 37
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 6.3
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 4.9
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
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 2.504
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.476
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Width: 155
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 155
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Illuminated Entry System Interior: yes
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 7.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 206
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9200
External Dimensions Front Track In: 53.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1360
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 30.2
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1430
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 145.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3695
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 62.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1585
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 52.2
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1325
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 92.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2360
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 970
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 35.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 905
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Internally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Internally Adjustable
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1300
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 2866
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 855
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 1885
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System Ari Eon: yes
System Cassette: yes
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
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
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 5
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
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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