NISSAN MICRA C+C: a Nissan / Karmann project in England
2002 concept to hit showrooms by end 2005

Motion Trends, PR,
15 June 2005.

The latest chapter in the Micra story is set to open with the arrival of the Micra C+C coupé/convertible which was designed and engineered in the UK and will be built here, too. Thanks to its clever folding roof, Micra C+C allows owners the best of both worlds: fresh air when the weather allows and hardtop protection when it doesn’t.  But the Micra C+C has another trick up its well-tailored sleeve – a C-VIEW® glass roof that allows the elements to be enjoyed even in the depths of winter, a first in its class.  Just as well because sales start in time for Christmas.

 “Chic, elegant and modern, Micra C+C adds a new dimension to the Micra family. Not only does it provide all the style of a convertible, it remains a practical prospect thanks to its sizeable boot. With Micra C+C, owning a convertible need no longer be a compromise.”

Makoto Yamane, Studio Chief Designer, Nissan Design Europe. At a glance

• Elegant Coupé & Fun Convertible

• 2+2 seating

• 1.4 and new 1.6-litre engine options

• C-VIEW®: All-glass hardtop

• Auto-Open Roof®: one-touch operation - no manual interaction

• Just 22 seconds to raise or lower roof

• Class leading luggage space

• Built in the UK at Europe’s most productive plant

The eagerly awaited Nissan Micra C+C coupé/convertible is almost here. Unveiled today (15 June) at the NMUK manufacturing plant in Sunderland, England, sales of the stylish 2+2 are due to start towards the end of the year.

First shown as a concept at the 2002 Paris motor show, the production version brings new ideas to its market segment: the folding hardtop is made largely of glass to create an open-air feeling whether the roof is up or stowed away...continued on next page.