Nissan has announced the launch of the CVT variant of its Micra hatchback. The car, which is being positioned as an affordable, premium automatic is manufactured at Nissan's Oragadam Plant in Chennai.

It features Nissan's X-TRONIC CVT automatic transmission, which according to the company offers higher fuel efficiency than a manual transmission system.

Mileage equivalent to a manual

Compared to a conventional continuously variable transmission (CVT) system, X-TRONIC CVT transmission offers fewer shift shocks and smoother acceleration said a company release. With a mileage of 19.34 kmpl (as per ARAI), the Micra's fuel efficiency puts it in competition with many manual cars.

The Micra has a heritage spanning over 35 years and is currently in its fourth generation. The first generation was launched in 1982 as the Nissan March in Japan. The name, which was selected from through a public poll was later changed to Micra, derived from the word ‘micro’. It was the first locally produced Nissan model in India with production starting in 2010. It is also one of the most exported cars from India.

Extra tech

The CVT Micra is loaded with a number of new technological features. It comes with a Smart Key with push start/stop, steering mounted audio controls, rear LED combi lamp, follow-me home headlamps and auto air conditioning controls. It also has speed sensing doors that lock automatically when the vehicle starts moving and provide an added level of safety for passengers.

The Nissan Micra CVT comes with SRS Dual Airbags and Nissan Safety Shield – Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) adding a layer of safety to the occupants and giving peace of mind while on the move.

The car’s 15-inch alloy wheels enhance the vehicle’s stance and gives it better on-road handling dynamics.

The Micra is priced at ₹5,99,000 for the XL variant and ₹6,73,500 for the XV variant. Al prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

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