Nissan Micra Facelift to Get a Bigger 1.5 Litre Petrol Engine in Indonesia

The facelifted car gets an overhauled front fascia which gives it a mature look. Along with cosmetic changes, the Nissan March, as it is called in Indonesia, will also offer more power.

Thecardriving.com reports that the facelifted hatchback will adopt a 1.5 litre petrol engine instead of the previous iteration’s 1.2 litre for the Indonesian market. The 1.5 litre motor is already being used by the Nissan Sunny and the Livina there.

The motor produces 108 bhp, which is 29 bhp over the 1.2 litre unit. The new Nissan March is expected to go on sale in Indonesia by the third quarter of this year.

In Indonesia, the Micra will compete with frugal hatchbacks like the recently launched Toyota Etios Valco (Liva), Honda Brio and Mitsubishi Mirage. The cosmetic changes clubbed with the bang under the bonnet can heighten its appeal. The increase in displacement is not an option for India as it would render the Micra very expensive.