Nissan Note Gets Supercharged DIG-S Engine and Dynamic Styling Pack for Geneva [w/Video]

Nissan announced that it will launch the range-topping DIG-S petrol engine for the Note at the Geneva Motor Show, as well as the factory fitted optional Dynamic Styling Pack.

The 3-cylinder 1.2-liter DIG-S direct-injected petrol engine features a supercharger which boosts power to 98PS (97hp) and 147 Nm (108 lb-ft) of torque, up 18hp from the naturally-aspirated version of the 1.2-liter engine. The supercharged unit returns 4.3 l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) and emits 99 g of CO2 per kilometer.

The engine adopts the Miller Cycle combustion process to boost efficiency, which consists of the introduction of a two-stage intake stroke (thus producing, in effect, a fifth stroke) by keeping the intake valve open for longer than in a conventional engine.

Nissan says that the Miller Cycle combined with a higher compression ratio and with the supercharger boosting output at low engine speeds, results in a more complete combustion phase. Furthermore, the supercharger has an electronic clutch with disconnects it from the engine when not required, reducing power losses through friction.

As the 80PS 1.2-liter unit and the 90PS 1.5-liter diesel, the 1.2-liter DIG-S engine is fitted with Nissan’s Idle Stop/Start system. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission, with an XTronic CVT gearbox being available.

Besides the engine, DIG-S models feature revisions to the suspension for enhanced ride and handling, as well as standard 16-inch alloy wheels. Nissan expects DIG-S models to account for 25 percent of Note sales in Europe.

Alongside the DIG-S model, Nissan will also reveal the Dynamic Styling Pack (DSP) for the Note. Available from Acenta grade, DSP is similar to the SR package offered in the U.S. and includes a factory-fitted option which enhances the look of the car by adding two-tone diamond cut 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, carbon look rear bumper, neat rear roof spoiler, side sills, as well as a more aggressive front bumper with a glossy black grille and topped by black bezel headlamps.

By Dan Mihalascu

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