Nissan

Figaro

1991FWD

76 hp

0-100 in 13.5s

About the Nissan Figaro

The Figaro is what happened when Nissan let its designers loose during the bubble economy. Built for one year in a run of 20,000 cars, sold by lottery in Japan, it is a retro two-door convertible on Micra mechanicals with a 76 hp turbocharged 1.0-litre engine, cream leather, and an interior that looks like a 1960s living room.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability75/100

Economy72/100

Insurance Cost32/100

Import Price52/100

Maintenance55/100

Practicality42/100

Parts Availability42/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

4/10 · Moderate DIY

Simple turbocharged Micra mechanicals; cosmetic trim is the costly part.

Technical Specs

Engine

1.0L Turbo (MA10ET)

Drivetrain

FWD

Horsepower

76 hp

Torque

106 Nm

Weight

810 kg

0-100 km/t

13.5s

Production Years

1991

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$10,900

🇪🇺 €10,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +8%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +55%

Price history

$7,032

2021

$7,797

2022

$8,562

2023

$9,328

2024

$10,093

2025

$10,900

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Nissan Figaro (1991) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (75/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (55/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (42/10) make the FWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +8.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 50/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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