Far from the popularity of other times, NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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is trying to recover the attractiveness of the MicraNissan MicraJapan, 1982 > present5 series
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. The Japanese brand will be unveiling in Geneva the SwayNissan SwayJapan, 2015 > 2015 concept which intends to prepare some design elements for the next generation of the compact model.

The arrival of the new generation should only take place within 18 months, but Nissan already promises a more radical vehicle to replace the current model. According to the brand, the Sway promises the same kind of "innovative design and product planning that created the QashqaiNissan QashqaiJapan, 2006 > present2 series
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and JukeNissan JukeJapan, 2010 > present135 versions
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".

According to Nissan the Sway concept is 4010mm long, 1780mm wide and 1385mm high. It features the brand’s new design language first introduced on the new MuranoNissan MuranoJapan, 2015 > present, however it gets a more conceptual look with more agressive lines. The interior was inspired by the IDX concept of 2013.

Design chief Shiro Nakamura said: “We are experimenting to see how Nissan might be able to bring fresh ideas to the compact segment.”

Despite being designed for the European market, the new generation Micra would in any case be conceived to achieve success in other growing markets. The new model may compete with Ford FiestaFord FiestaUnited States of America, 1976 > present7 series
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and the VW PoloVolkswagen PoloGermany, 1975 > present6 series
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, a spot currently occupied by the NoteNissan NoteJapan, 2004 > present2 series
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. This would mean that the Note would try to go for consumers that search for MPV-kind of vehicles.