Car Profiles - Nissan Almera

NISSAN ALMERA

First launched in 2012 and subsequently released the following year, the Almera slugged it out in the super competitive sub-compact class. While late to the party, its strength lies on the spacious room and trunk at the expense of an awkward rear design that you wouldn't mind anyways. A 2016 update gets more variants including an entry level with a 1.2 engine

The Good: Spacious cabin and trunk
The Bad: Bland driving dynamics, even blander styling.

Price Range: P630,000-P880,000
Our Rating: ***

Last Update: November 7, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.5 VL	1.5 V	1.5 E	1.2
Price	P880,000	P845,000	P726,000 (MT), P762,000 (AT)	P630,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	HR15DE 1.5 DOHC 16V I4	HR15DE 1.5 DOHC 16V I4	HR15DE 1.5 DOHC 16V I4	HR12DE 1.2 DOHC 12V I3
Horsepower	98hp @ 6,000rpm	98hp @ 6,000rpm	98hp @ 6,000rpm	78hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	134Nm @ 4,000rpm	134Nm @ 4,000rpm	134Nm @ 4,000rpm	106Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/91 Octane	Gasoline/91 Octane	Gasoline/91 Octane	Gasoline/91 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	41 Liters	41 Liters	41 Liters	41 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,425mm	4,425mm	4,425mm	4,425mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,505mm	1,505mm	1,505mm	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,077kg	1,077kg	1,038kg (MT), 1,056kg (AT)	1,028kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Torsion Beam	Rigid Axle Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	185/65 R15	185/65 R15	185/65 R15	185/70 R14
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: None	Immobilizer, Speed Sensing Door Locks
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Grille, Chrome Door Handles, High Mount Stop Lamp, Rear Spoiler	Adds: Variable Intermittent Wipers	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Dual Analog Fine Vision Type, Drive Computer Display with Service Interval, Rear Interior Fan Cooler, Silver Accents, Rear Armrest with Cupholders	Adds: None	Dual Analog Meter, Drive Computer Display
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX	None, Dealer Option
Speakers	4	4	4	2
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes, With Trunk and Panic Control	Yes, With Trunk and Panic Control	Yes, With Trunk and Panic Control	Yes, With Trunk and Panic Control
RIVALS	Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Toyota Vios

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Nissan Almera (2013-Current)