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Geneva Motor Show

autoviva2015-02-25 16:48:29

Sway concept previews future Nissan Micra

Nissan wants to recover popularity 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

Far from the popularity of other times, NissanNissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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is trying to recover the attractiveness of the MicraMicraNissan MicraJapan, 1982 > present5 series
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. The Japanese brand will be unveiling in Geneva the SwaySwayNissan 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 QashqaiQashqaiNissan QashqaiJapan, 2006 > present2 series
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and JukeJukeNissan JukeJapan, 2010 > present135 versions
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".

Looking at the image released of the new concept, it is clear that the possibility of Micra returning to rounded shape of the third generation has already been ruled out. Because it will be a very different model compared to the current one, Nissan is considering to create a new name for the model, dropping the Micra.

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 FiestaFiestaFord FiestaUnited States of America, 1976 > present7 series
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and the VW PoloPoloVolkswagen PoloGermany, 1975 > present6 series
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, a spot currently occupied by the . This would mean that the Note would try to go for consumers that search for MPV-kind of vehicles.

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