What to Expect from Next Year’s Nissan Micra – Part 2

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This is the second part of what the car enthusiasts can expect from next year’s Nissan Micra and deals with its possible exterior features.

Though the initial pictures that could be procured come with plenty of padding and it is difficult to exactly pinpoint the specifics of the vehicle, but from whatever could be seen, the body of the next year’s Micra will be longer than before.

If the available spy shots are compared to the existing model of Micra, you will notice that its front end appear to be slightly longer while the rear end of the vehicle seems to sport a longer overhang. Moreover, it is quite obvious that its rear hatch now sports an entirely new shape and is more angular than before.

It is also possible that the new Micra’s headlights will also be longer now while being less bug-eyed than ever before. The front grille appears to be noticeably smaller as compared to its present model. There may be a significant change in Micra’s front fascia. It is possible that the vehicle’s fog lights are positioned in the fascia’s corners.

The car’s body could be slightly wider below its waistline, This will tantamount to the bodyline between the vehicle’s taillight and headlights to be even more dominant now. From the initial spy shots its looks as if the all-new Micra will have a sportier look than its existing model and will be a big departure from the prevailing one.

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What to Expect from Next Year’s Nissan Micra – Part 1

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It was in October, 1982, that the Nissan Micra was first launched in the Japanese car market. The aim of the brand was to compete against the top players at that time namely Toyota Starlet and Honda City and also to act as a substitute for the Nissan Cherry that had started outgrowing the supermini car segment.

Ever since it made its initial debut, there have been 4 different generations. The most recent generation made its debut in 2010. Since then Micra has been given a mid-cycle facelift but then it was time for the overhauling of it’s another generation and Nissan was in a testing phase by then.

But the Micra that is supposed to be unveiled next year is supposed to be a part of its fifth-generation. As of now, it appears that there has been a significant redesign over its prevailing model.

According to some sources, the new Micra will be using a platform called CMF B that has been made within the alliance of Renault-Nissan and is likely to underpin the Nisan Juke’s next-generation models.

It is also expected that the all-new Micra may get inspirations from some of the design cues from its other models such as Nissan Sway concept and Nissan Pulsar that was unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show of last year. Experts feel that this new Micra will be debuting at the later part of this year officially at the Paris Auto Show. However, there is no official declaration made about its release as of now.

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Nissan’s Brakes Are Intelligent For Your Well Being

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) are important response safety mechanisms. All Nissan cars available at Cardinale Nissan come with these features.

  • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS): Also known as Anti-skid braking system, ABS is a safety mechanism found in most cars and bikes that refrains the tires from entering a lock down state when sudden brakes are applied. When the tires lock into place, there are great chances of skidding and traction. The ABS system regulates the cut in speed by intermittent locking and releasing of the tires by contact with the brake pad. ABS is a life-saver on slippery roads when the friction is reduced in the first place. Currently, the ABS system is implemented on all the wheels. The controller in use is also known as the Controller Anti-Lock Brake. The system includes an ECU, two brakes (hydraulic) and sensors on the wheel that keep track of speed.
  • Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD): Another braking technology that is implemented in Nissan cars is EBD. This system regulates the pressure applied on each tire depending on the traction predicament on individual tires. EBD and ABS work in sync with each other to bring out the best results. When both these systems are deployed together, the vehicle is brought to halt faster with least traction and chances of going off the road. EBD works by optimizing the design of the brakes in terms of temperature stress, pedal force, stability and wear.

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Nissan’s Extra Step Toward Top Notch Safety Measures

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Safe driving is all about the driver’s response to an unexpected situation. The response technology in Nissan cars assists the driver in deploying an appropriate reaction once the situation is identified by the monitoring systems.

The respond systems include:

  • Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC): Electronic stability Program also defines VDC, which is a computer controlled system that primarily increases the stability of a vehicle by identifying and subsiding traction loss. When the vehicle begins to skid, brakes are applied automatically to steer back the car in the direction the driver was originally on. Brakes are targeted to each tire depending on the need. In a situation of over steer, brakes are employed directed at the outer wheel in the front and onto the inner wheel during understeer. In a few cases, VDC can also regulate the engine output to cut down speed. This technology is identified as the sole reason in reducing the number of fatal accident in the US by one third.
  • Traction control System (TCS): In most cases, TCS is a secondary unit of VDC, but in Nissan Cars it works independently of the same. The mode of action of TCS is to reduce traction when the car loses control. There are interventions that the TCS system deploys during such cases which may be in the form of application of brakes on targeted tires, cutting fuel supply to the cylinders, activating the boost control solenoid and ceasing throttle.

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Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield Technologies – Protect

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In Nissan cars, there are three aspects that ensure passenger and driver safety- monitor, respond and protect.

The protect safety shield technologies include:

  • Nissan Advanced Air Bag system: There are twin air bags apart from those in the front which are attached to the seat belt of the driver and the occupant. Based on the severity of the crash impact, the air bag deployment force is varied.
  • Roof-Mounted Curtain Side Supplemental Airbags: These are a set of air bags that are deployed in the event of a side collision. These air bags protect the head and shoulder region, cushioning the force of impact.
  • Front Seat –Mounted Side impact Supplemental Air Bags: These are fluidic airbag that change in direction when the front seat occupants move.
  • LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children): When travelling with children, the LATCH system ensures that they are protected without locking clips or seat belts. When children are restrained by seat belts, the snug fit makes them uncomfortable, thus an alternative is required.
  • Active Head Restraints: During a head-on or side collision, damages to the spine is inflicted by whiplash. The head restraints lock the head to minimize damages caused in these situations.
  • SNUG Kids: Another safety feature for children is Snug Kids. Implementing a child restraint system is tricky given their smaller and delicate build. A first of its kind in the automobile industry, the Snug Kids comes with an installation manual to ensure that the unit is fixed.

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Why You Need to Buy the Nissan Kicks- III

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Two years after its debut in the Sao Paulo International Auto Show, the Nissan Kicks is finally gearing up to hit the market. The car set for release may not be as shiny and sleek as its prototype but is every bit impressive. To meet the initial demand, the car is set for mass manufacture in Mexico.

Drive terrain

Details of the drive terrain of the Kicks are still in the dark. The only information that is confirmed is the horse power offered on the automatic transmission based on the image released of the car. Considering that the Nissan Juke will become obsolete, there are high chances of the 188hp, 1.6L engine turbocharged engine to find a new home in the Kicks. Or, the car manufacturer can alternatively include the slightly less powerful 170hp, 2.5L engine with natural aspirations as seen in the Nissan Rogue. The larger engine may be much likely if the car is set to release in the US market.

Currently the primary sale target of the Rogue is Brazil. This could also mean that the car can be inspired by the Qashqai- 1.6 or 1.2 L fuel or 1.6 and 1.5L diesel engine. The actual information is set to release closer to the release date.

The pricing of the car is another unknown at this point. Considering that the Kicks is a replacement to the Juke, the estimated pricing is around $20,000 range.

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Why You Need to Buy the Nissan Kicks- II

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A compact cross over instilled with years of experience and expertise from the Japanese car manufacturer is the Nissan Kicks. Post its debut in the Sao Paulo International Auto Show back in 2014, the Kicks is ready to kick-out all its competitors.

Interior design of the Kicks

When you can take your eyes off the stylish exterior design and look inside, prepare to be taken-aback. The dashboard has a trademark design of what is referred to as the “Gliding Wing”, so shaped such that the curving rim over the dashboard extends to line that runs along the interior of the front doors. AC vents by the door are embedded into the dash and rounded for minimum space utilization. Also cocooned into the dash is a secondary AC vent right under the region that is slightly raised.

Interior color palette is dual-toned with warm browns dominating the seats, the ventral surface of the doors and the dashboard.

Moving along to the technology in the car, the instrument cluster will let slip a wolf-whistle. The perfect mix of the traditional gauge needs with analogue display with the digital-intel on the fuel usage, engine temperature etc., retains the old while giving way to the new.  The infotainment system carries a standard 7inches touch screen display.

All in all the interior may no strike to be impressive but remember that for a car which is released in the bottom segment, the material used is not cheap and definitely the best in class when it comes to its competitors.

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Why You Need to Buy the Nissan Kicks – I

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With design similarities to the 2014 debutant Concept showcased at the Sao Paulo International Auto Show, Kicks from Nissan is the latest addition in the cross over segment.

Exterior design

A sight to admire, the exterior of the Kicks carries the trademark V-Motion grille flanked on either side by headlights shaped like an inverted arch. The captivating design of the headlights seems to rise up from underneath the hood and kiss the top softly. The uninterrupted flow of the hood is disturbed by slight ridges at the edges before it continues down on either side. Add to the picture, fog lights nestled at the bottom (fascia corners), the collector’s piece is completed.

On setting your eyes on the car, a feature hard to miss is the alluring orange finish of the wraps on the roof around the sides which gives an illusion of a visor wrapped around effect.

If the front of the car is worth a second look, the sides do not disappoint. The fluidic lines curve along the sides of the car from the rear headlight to meet the seam below the front door, making the wheel arch the most dominant feature. A secondary body line connects the doors and moves upward to meet the rear; not to forget the additional protection offered to the doors by the body cladding on their sides.

The rear of the car is stylishly painted to match that of the roof. The design of the tail lights is similar to the front lights.

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Nissan Gripz – The Concept That Can Be Part III

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The interior of the Nissan Gripz Concept does not look as explosive as the exterior of the car. The interior of the car has been modeled on the features of racing bicycles. The Gripz Concept could well go on to become an inspiration for all the future crossovers in the Nissan Z family.

2+2 molded bucket seats and bare tubes resemble the features of a bicycle. The steering wheel, too, is exposed. Almost the same graphics have been used in the tire sidewalls as well as the door pulls. Overall, the features resemble the saddles of a racing bike.

The instrument cluster has a chronograph inspired design. Although it looks very sophisticated, the cluster has not got a very functional display. The floating digital display between the double-layered dashboards is quite unusual. The rest of the cabin looks very subdued.

Nissan has not divulged much detail about the drivetrain of the Gripz Concept. It has only revealed that the compact crossover will be equipped with an EV technology based series hybrid system called the “Pure Drive e-Power”. It will have an electric motor and an engine that runs on gas. Nissan has the capability of coming up with an innovative and evolutionary engine system.

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Nissan Gripz – The Concept That Can Be Part II

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Going by the features of the Nissan Gripz Concept it can be said that the car has a dual personality. The exterior of the concept car has a lot to offer. It looks quite trendy and aggressive.

The hood draws heavily from the 1970-1978 family of Datsun 240Z Nissan sports cars. It blends into the V-motion grille. Rectangular lamps with high and low beams are found on either side of the grille. These lamps have forward facing cameras in them. One end of the boomerang shaped headlights rests on the hood and the other end finishes into the fender.

The front section, for example the fenders and the bumper, seems to be made from a single panel. There are no specific ending of one and the beginning of the other. They blend in together seamlessly. The panel extends all the way to the A-pillars. The concept has 3 spoke 22 inch wheels custom made by Bridgestone.

The presence of scissor doors in the front and suicide doors in the rear do look a bit strange when they are open. But these do away with the need for a B-pillar. It makes getting in and out of the car a lot easier. The floating roof gives the car a somewhat coupe-like body styling.

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