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Nissan’s popular Micra has always been a frugal little hatchback, especially the diesel variant. Now the Japanese automaker will launch a low-emissions petrol model called the DIG-S.
The car has a 72kW, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, supercharged petrol engine and will be available in three spec levels ranging from the entry-level Visia through the ascending specced Acenta and Tekna models.
The new engine has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 4.3 litres/100km (combined cycle) and issuesv only 95g/km of carbon dioxide (Visia) and 99g/km (Acenta and Tekna).
STOP/START TECH
The engine achieves the improvements in power and economy through a series of measures to improve efficiency. Direct injection, valve timing control with eco mode, improved exhaust gas recirculation, special pistons and a higher compression ratio ensure the engine is as fuel-efficient as possible.
Energy is saved by using an intelligent alternator which recharges the battery when the engine power is not in demand, such as under braking. The DIG-S is equipped with a stop/start feature to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by automatically turning off the engine while stationary and restarting once you’re ready to move off.
The engine is mated to a either a five-speed manual or a constantly variable automatic transmission.
The DIG-S will be launched in the UK in September 2011. No word yet on whether the super-sipper will be availble in South Africa.
The car has a 72kW, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, supercharged petrol engine and will be available in three spec levels ranging from the entry-level Visia through the ascending specced Acenta and Tekna models.
The new engine has a claimed fuel consumption figure of 4.3 litres/100km (combined cycle) and issuesv only 95g/km of carbon dioxide (Visia) and 99g/km (Acenta and Tekna).
STOP/START TECH
The engine achieves the improvements in power and economy through a series of measures to improve efficiency. Direct injection, valve timing control with eco mode, improved exhaust gas recirculation, special pistons and a higher compression ratio ensure the engine is as fuel-efficient as possible.
Energy is saved by using an intelligent alternator which recharges the battery when the engine power is not in demand, such as under braking. The DIG-S is equipped with a stop/start feature to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by automatically turning off the engine while stationary and restarting once you’re ready to move off.
The engine is mated to a either a five-speed manual or a constantly variable automatic transmission.
The DIG-S will be launched in the UK in September 2011. No word yet on whether the super-sipper will be availble in South Africa.
