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Nissan Almera
2020 Nissan Almera (N18, Malaysia)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Also calledNissan Pulsar (1995–2008)
Nissan Sentra (1995–2000)
Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (2000–2008)
Nissan Latio (2011–2019)
Nissan Sunny (2011–present)
Nissan Versa (2011–present)
Nissan V-Drive (2019–present)
Production1995–2008
2011–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C) (1995–2008)
Subcompact car (B) (2011–present)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Pulsar/Sunny (N14)

The Nissan Almera is a line of automobiles that has been manufactured by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 1995. For its early generations, the Almera is a compact car (C-segment), essentially being the European export-market version of the Pulsar for the first-generation model (N15), and the Bluebird Sylphy for the second-generation model (N16). Since the third-generation model (N17), the Almera nameplate was repositioned to a subcompact or B-segment saloon based on the V platform. The N17 Almera is marketed globally with the usage of five other nameplates for various markets.

The Almera nameplate has also been used for several other unrelated models, including the South Korean-manufactured Samsung SM3 in various export markets worldwide, and for the second-generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Russia.

First generation (N15; 1995)

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First generation
Overview
Model codeN15
Also calledNissan Pulsar (Japan)
Nissan Sentra (New Zealand)
Nissan Lucino (Japan)
Production1995–2000
AssemblyJapan: Oppama
Body and chassis
Body style3/5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length4,120 mm (162.2 in)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Kerb weight1,035 kg (2,282 lb)
Nissan Almera 1.6 GX 3-door hatchback
Nissan Almera 5-door hatchback
Nissan Almera GX saloon

The first Almera rolled off the production line in late 1995, as a replacement for the Nissan Sunny (N14), a nameplate which had been in use for nearly 30 years. The Almera was almost identical to the Nissan Pulsar (N15) sold in Japan, except with different trim options and petrol engine range.

At the time of introduction in 1995, power came from 1.4-litre GA14DE and 1.6-litre GA16DE petrol units or from a 2.0-litre CD20 diesel engine. About one year into production a 2.0-litre, SR20DE-engined GTi was added to the range. The 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0D engines were available as a three- and five-door hatchback or as a four-door saloon, whereas the GTi was only available in three-door hatch.

In the United Kingdom, the Almera was originally marketed by Nissan as "the car they don't want you to drive".[1] Almost all Almeras sold in the UK were hatchbacks with three or five doors in contrast to regions such as Ireland, where the saloon version is substantially more commonplace. The level of specification was good, with all models getting power steering, driver airbag, electric mirrors and stereo as standard. Throughout the life of the Almera, many 'special editions' models were available but most of them didn't feature anything above other models.

Pre-facelift

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Typical models offered were as follows, with each market differing in detail:

The top versions included 'high spec' bumpers with foglights (optional on the Si model), alloy wheels from 1996 onwards (Different size and design between Si/SRi 14" and GTi 15"), and rear roof lip spoilers (GTi models sported an integrated brake light, also spoilers were optional on the Si). In later model years there was a profusion of special models and market-specific equipment levels like the Comfort, Ambiente, Esteem, Precision and many others.

The 2.0-litre GTi had an optional, aggressive-looking factory body kit which included BMW M3-style side skirts and front/rear splitters. Non-bodykit models came with a simpler plastic front splitter. The GTi also featured uprated suspension, front and rear strut braces and a quicker steering rack along with the 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) 2-litre engine.

Facelift

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The Almera received a facelift for the 1998 model year. For the phase 2, the front bumpers were redesigned, front splitters were added on the Si/SRi, and the GTi had all-round body kit as standard (although there was also a delete option available), and now all of the lip spoilers had integrated brake lights. The original telescopic radio aerial was moved from the drivers A-pillar to the rear of the roof and was changed to a "bee-sting" type. On the GTi, the phase 2 headlights and front indicators featured a black surround.

Towards the end of production around the start of 1999, the GTi models came standard with all optional extras as standard from the factory such as ABS, A/C, updated interior trim, front seat pockets and so forth.

  • 1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)
    1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)
  • 1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)
    1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)

Second generation (N16; 2000)

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Second generation
2003 Nissan Almera E 5-door (UK; pre-facelift)
Overview
Model codeN16
Also calledNissan Bluebird Sylphy
Nissan Pulsar
Production2000–2008
AssemblyJapan: Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa
China: Guangzhou (DMCL)
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
Philippines: Santa Rosa City
Thailand: Samut Prakan
DesignerYusuke Kojima (1997)
Body and chassis
Body style3/5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
PlatformNissan MS platform
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
1.5 L QG15DE I4
1.6 L QG16DE I4
1.8 L QG18DE I4
Diesel:
1.5 L K9K I4
2.2 L YD22DDTi I4
2.2 L G9T I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length4,184 mm (164.7 in)
Width1,706 mm (67.2 in)
Height1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Kerb weight1,285 kg (2,833 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorNissan Tiida (C11)

Launched in January 2000, the second-generation Almera differed from its predecessor with smoother and more curved lines. For Europe, this generation of Almera was produced at the Sunderland factory, which had opened in 1986 and produced the Micra, Primera and originally the Bluebird.

The N16 Almera is based on Nissan's global MS platform, which was Nissan's first new platform to be developed after the partnership with Renault. The MS platform is also the base for the P12 Primera and Almera Tino.

The second-generation Almera was available in three different body styles, a three- or five-door hatch and a four-door saloon with 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 Nissan QG engine series petrol engines as well as a 2.2 direct injection turbo-diesel (110 bhp) (YD22DDT) or common-rail turbo-diesel (136 bhp) (YD22DDTi). Almeras can be also equipped with 1.5 common-rail turbo-diesel (dCi) from the Renault Mégane II – Nissan had recently ventured with Renault and the Almera's diesel engine was one of the first instances of Nissan and Renaults sharing mechanicals. Early versions of the 1.5-litre engine were fitted with a mechanical throttle, which was later replaced by a drive-by-wire electronic throttle.

The Almera five-door hatchback was exported from the UK to Australia and New Zealand and sold as part of the Nissan Pulsar (N16) lineup in these countries. The Almera saloon is based on the Bluebird Sylphy, but has a different front end.

While the previous generation Almera was considered spacious for its class, the N16 Almera was noted to be lacking in rear passenger legroom due to a slightly shorter than category average 2.53 metres (99.6 in) wheelbase.

  • Nissan Almera 3-door (Germany; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Almera 3-door (Germany; pre-facelift)
  • 2003 Nissan Almera E 5-door (UK; pre-facelift)
    2003 Nissan Almera E 5-door (UK; pre-facelift)

Facelift

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In 2003, the Almera was facelifted with updated styling, retuned suspension, new engines and an updated interior.

First, the Almera's MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension (Nissan's name for its double lateral link twist beam suspension) had been retuned. This resulted in a quieter ride and a reduction in the amount of rear bump-through experienced when heavily laden, improving high-speed stability, driving dynamics and making the car more controllable after an emergency maneuver. The new suspension tuning also proved to produce almost no body roll on tight turns. Overall, Nissan said, the Almera had slightly firmer damper settings and marginally stiffer spring ratings; though there had been no loss of ride comfort or increase in noise levels in normal motoring. The suspension revisions had been executed in such a way as to only come into play at the upper edge of the dynamic envelope.

The facelift also included new chrome, projector-style headlights that were set in a titanium-coloured surround with separate lights for main and low beams set behind an enlarged translucent cover. The front bumper had an integrated engine air intake that ran almost the full width of the car while a honeycomb mesh grille added visual benefits to the frontal image. Some models also got small circular fog lights.

The interior of the facelifted Almera had also been redesigned with better quality materials and a large colour or monochrome centre screen which controlled all of the car's functions (climate control, CD player and trip computer) was fitted to most models apart from S and Pulse. Higher trim levels also included Nissan's Bird-eye GPS system. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) was fitted to SE, SVE and the range topping SXE (which also got a switch to turn the ESP on or off).

Additionally there was a change to the diesel model lineup. Nissan introduced new version of Common Rail 2.2 Diesel with 6-speed gearbox.

  • 2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
    2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
  • 2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
    2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
  • Nissan Almera saloon (facelift)
    Nissan Almera saloon (facelift)

Production

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The facelifted Almera was built in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK, and exported to parts of the Asia-Pacific where it was sold as the Nissan Pulsar. In 2006 the second-generation Almera reached its sixth year of production but was still selling strongly worldwide. It was also sold in Mexico in three versions: a five-door manual five-speed, a five-door automatic three-speed "Comfort" model and a three-door "Sport" version equipped with side curtain air bags, fog lamps and a five-speed manual transmission.

The Almera finished production on 28 November 2007, but it was not instantly replaced. The Tiida was introduced in several countries as a replacement model throughout 2007 and 2008; although it has yet to be officially imported to the United Kingdom (where the Qashqai crossover is the only successor model on offer), it has been available there through the Arnold Clark dealership network since March 2009 with models sourced from the Republic of Ireland. There were several Almeras registered in 2008 in Ireland despite production ending in 2007.[4]

Third generation (N17; 2011)

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Third generation
2012 Nissan Almera (Thailand, pre-facelift)
Overview
Model codeN17
Also calledNissan Latio (Japan)
Nissan Sunny
Nissan Versa (Americas)
Nissan V-Drive (Latin America, 2019–present)
Renault Scala (India)
Production2011–present
2011–2019 (Thailand, China)
2013–2021 (Philippines, Vietnam)
2015–2021 (Brazil)
2012–present (Egypt)
2012–2017 (Renault Scala)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
PlatformNissan V platform
RelatedNissan Micra/March (K13)
Nissan Note (E12)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4-speed RE4F03C automatic
5-speed RS5F91R manual
RE0F11A Xtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,425 mm (174.2 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Kerb weight1,020 kg (2,249 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorNissan Tiida (C11)
Nissan Tsuru (Mexico)
Nissan Aprio (Mexico)

The N17 Almera was first introduced in China at the Guangzhou Auto Show in December 2010, where it was marketed as the Nissan Sunny. It went on sale in January 2011. Based on the company's global V platform, the model was touted as a saloon for the global market, as it was gradually marketed across 170 countries with assemblies conducted in numerous American, African, and Asian countries.[9]

In October 2011, Nissan debuted the model in Thailand as the Almera. It was positioned as an entry-level saloon for the Eco Car programme in Thailand, requiring for a 1.2-litre engine to be adopted. The Almera name is also used for the model in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Nigeria.

In the Americas, it is badged as the Nissan Versa. It went on sale in North America in July 2011,[9] and in Brazil in October 2011.[10]

The Sunny nameplate is also used in India, Vietnam, and various Middle Eastern countries. The N17 Almera was also exported from Thailand to Japan since October 2012 until December 2016, where it was marketed as the Nissan Latio (Japanese: \日産・ラティオ, Hepburn: Nissan Ratio).[9] Under the joint venture established with Renault, the model was also marketed as the Renault Scala in India between 2012 and 2017, featuring minor redesigns.[11]

After the release of the succeeding N18 model, the N17 saloon continued to be produced in several countries. In India, since 2020 the vehicle is no longer sold in the country, instead it is solely produced for export to GCC countries as the Sunny Classic.[12][13] The model is also continued to be produced in Mexico where it is marketed as the Nissan V-Drive since 2019 to distinguish it with the N18 Versa.[14] The V-Drive nameplate was also used in Brazil for the same purpose until its end of production in the country in September 2021.[15] In Malaysia, the model is also sold alongside its successor as the Almera Black Series.[16] Production of the N17 Sunny ended in China since 2019 without any successor.[17]

  • Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
  • Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
  • Nissan Sunny (China; facelift)
    Nissan Sunny (China; facelift)

Markets

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Japan

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The Japanese-market model was released as the Nissan Latio on 5 October 2012. Its release was delayed due to power shortages in Japan caused by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[18][19] Imported from Thailand, the Latio is equipped with a 1.2-litre engine producing 79 PS (58 kW) and 106 N⋅m (78 lb⋅ft).[20] It was offered with three trim levels.[21] The Latio was discontinued in Japan on 26 December 2016 due to poor sales.

  • Nissan Latio B (Japan; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Latio B (Japan; pre-facelift)
  • Nissan Latio X (Japan; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Latio X (Japan; pre-facelift)
  • Nissan Latio X (Japan; facelift)
    Nissan Latio X (Japan; facelift)
  • Nissan Latio X interior (pre-facelift)
    Nissan Latio X interior (pre-facelift)

Southeast Asia

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The Thai-specification model was released as the Almera on 7 October 2011 as part of the Eco Car programme. It uses the same 1.2-litre engine as the Nissan March, with a fuel consumption of 20 km/L (56 mpg‑imp; 47 mpg‑US), and has either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The Almera was also built in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines. Other Asian countries receive the Almera, including Malaysia and Singapore where it was offered with the 1.5-litre HR15DE engine, mated with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission.

In Indonesia, the Almera was used only as a taxi fleet and was not sold for private consumers, citing low demand for supermini saloons in the country.

In Malaysia, the model is sold as the Almera and was launched in October 2012. Three variants were offered: E (manual and auto), V (auto only) and VL (auto only). All variants are powered by the 1.5-litre HR15DE engine.[22] The facelift N17 Almera was launched in Malaysia in January 2015.[23]

India

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In India, the vehicle was marketed as the Sunny and was introduced in September 2011.[24] Renault marketed a modified version as the Renault Scala, which was launched in August 2012.[25] It was discontinued in May 2020, alongside the Micra supermini due to both cars not being compliant with India's Bharat Stage VI emissions standards. Production continues for exports, mostly to GCC markets.[26]

  • Renault Scala (India)
    Renault Scala (India)
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Australia

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The Australian model was released as the Almera in August 2012. The model range is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol straight-four engine. Sales were low, with a high proportion of sales to fleet and rental car buyers. Nissan Australia discontinued the Almera in July 2014.[27] Trim levels available were the entry-level ST with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic and the automatic-only TI specification.[28]

South Africa

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The Almera was launched in South Africa in August 2013. The car was sold only in Acenta trim and powered by a 1.5-litre petrol straight-four engine, with either a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic gearbox, priced at R165 000 and R175 000 respectively. The Almera was imported from India and replaced domestically built Grand Livina and Tiida models.[29] The car was face lifted in September 2014, with prices increasing to R177 600 for the manual version and R189 100 for the automatic.[30] The Almera continued to be sold in South Africa until 2023 when imports from India ended, leaving only run out units on sale and Nissan without a sedan in its South African line-up. The final units were priced at R291 900 for the manual and R310 000 for the automatic.[31]

Americas

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The US-spec model was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show as the second generation Nissan Versa. It is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol that delivers around 80 kW (107 bhp) of power and 145 newton-metres (107 lb⋅ft) of torque. The fuel economy is estimated to be 30 mpg‑US (8 L/100 km; 36 mpg‑imp) city and 38 mpg‑US (6 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑imp) highway with the CVT-equipped model.[32] In the US, the Versa saloon went on sale in August 2011.[33] It was considered to be the least-expensive new car in the US market in 2013.[34]

For the 2015 model year, the Versa received its facelift, with redesigned tail lights and larger headlights. The model was also sold in Latin America as the Versa, also with a 1.6-litre petrol engine.

It was succeeded by the Nissan Micra K13 in 2014 for the Canadian market; the Versa was discontinued there due to slow sales.

In 2016, the Versa was positioned as the replacement of the discontinued Nissan Sunny B13 (known locally as Tsuru).[35][36] As the result, the Versa became in 2017 the best-selling car in Mexico.[37] In Mexico and Latin America, the N17 Versa was renamed as V-Drive since 2019 to avoid confusion with the new generation Versa launched in October 2019, dropping the Sense and Advance trim lines.

On 25 August 2021, the V-Drive was updated for the Mexican market, incorporating six airbags and stability control as standard.[38]

  • 2012 Nissan Versa S (US; pre-facelift)
    2012 Nissan Versa S (US; pre-facelift)
  • 2012 Nissan Versa SL (US; pre-facelift)
    2012 Nissan Versa SL (US; pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (US; pre-facelift)
    Rear view (US; pre-facelift)
  • Nissan Versa interior (US; pre-facelift)
    Nissan Versa interior (US; pre-facelift)
U.S. Versa annual changes, 2012–2019
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2012

All-new. Models available are the S (five-speed manual or CVT transmission offered), SV (CVT only) and SL (CVT only). All are powered by the HR16DE 1.6 engine. Prices range from US$10,990 for the five-speed S to $15,560 for the top-line SL. For this first year, only the SL can be had with a split-folding rear seat. Calendar-year sales in the U.S. reached 113,327 units.

2013

Enhancements are made to CVT-equipped models (low-rolling resistance tires, air intake guide, rear spoiler and air deflectors) allowing cars so equipped to reach 40 miles per gallon in highway driving. A four-speed automatic transmission became available for the base S saloon; the previous S with CVT is renamed the S Plus, and adds standard cruise control. New features are added to SV and SL models. Billed as America's best-selling entry saloon, Nissan sold 117,352 Versas for calendar 2013.

2014

Trim upgrades for SV and SL models are made for the 2014 model year. Several new features are added to those models as well.

2015
2015 Nissan Versa SV (US; facelift)

The 2015 model featured an updated exterior appearance and interior enhancements, along with more new features. Bluetooth phone connectivity is now standard across the board. Nissan sold 144,528 Versas in the U.S. for calendar year 2015, a 3.4% increase over 2014.

2016

S saloons receive rear stereo speakers (previously these had only front door speakers). Additionally, body-coloured exterior mirrors became standard on all models, and the SL gained a leather-wrapped steering wheel. For calendar year 2016, Nissan sold 132,214 Versas in the U.S., down 8.5% from 2015.

2017

The SV Special Edition package was made available, and adds 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded audio system with five-inch colour display, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands-free text messaging assistant and backup camera, among other features, all for $500 over the standard SV's $15,720 price tag. After the beginning of the model year, the 4-speed automatic transmission option was removed from the S (base) saloon. For the first time since its 2012 introduction, Versa U.S. sales fell in 2017, to 106,772 units; a 19.2% decrease from 2016 levels.

2018

The SL model, pushbutton start and Sandstone interior colour are discontinued. Only minor changes are made to the remaining S, S Plus and SV. The SV Special Edition package becomes the top-of-the-line. All now have adjustable front seat head restraints and variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers. In mid-model-year, the "2018.5" Versas – all models - added a 7" touchscreen stereo head unit and rear-view monitor as standard equipment. The new system included streaming Bluetooth audio, Siri Eyes Free, and USB/Aux inputs on S and S Plus models. Through August 2018, U.S. Versa sales had reached 54,301, a 23.8% drop from 2017.

2019

Nissan's Intelligent Key (pushbutton starting) system returns, now as part of the SV Special Edition package, which also added to its stereo system NissanConnect, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and text messaging.

Safety

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Depending on regions, the N17 model can be equipped with up to six airbags.

ASEAN NCAP

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IIHS

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The Versa was tested by the IIHS using 2012 (winning a Top Safety Pick award),[40] 2014,[41] 2016[42] and 2019[43] models:

IIHS scores
Small overlap front (Driver) Poor
Moderate overlap front Good
Side (original test) Good
Roof strength Good
Head restraints and seats Good
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use Acceptable

Latin NCAP

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The Versa in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and no ESC received 3 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2016.[44]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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The 2014 model US Versa model received an overall 4 star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[45]

Global NCAP

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The South African version of the Almera with 2 airbags was tested in 2021 and received 3 stars for adults and 3 stars for children from Global NCAP.[46]

Fourth generation (N18; 2019)

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Fourth generation
Nissan Almera 1.0 VLT Turbo (N18, Malaysia)
Overview
Model codeN18
Also calledNissan Versa (Americas)
Nissan Sunny[47]
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present (North America)
AssemblyMexico: Aguascalientes (Nissan Mexicana, A1)
Thailand: Samut Prakan (Nissan Motor Thailand)
Malaysia: Serendah (TCMA)
DesignerHideyuki Fuchigami, Tadashi Katou and Akihiro Higurashi[48]
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
PlatformNissan V platform
RelatedNissan Micra (K14)
Nissan Kicks (P15)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed Nissan RS5F91R manual
Jatco CVT7 WR JF020E Xtronic CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,620 mm (103.1 in)
Length4,495 mm (177.0 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Kerb weight1,070–1,180 kg (2,359–2,601 lb)

Markets

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United States

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The fourth generation-N18 sedan was unveiled on 12 April 2019 at the Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, as the third generation Versa saloon, one week before its public debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show.[49] Sales began in August 2019, for the 2020 model year. It is based on the Renault–Nissan CMF-B, which is shared with the Renault Clio V, Renault Captur, fifth-generation Micra and the Kicks.

In the United States, the third-generation Versa is available in three trim levels: S, SV and SR. The new Versa include the Nissan Safety Shield of driver assistance technologies as standard equipment, as well as push-button ignition, 7-inch touchscreen audio system, cruise control, power windows, and power door locks. Up-level Versa trim levels offer features such as aluminium-alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a LCD instrument cluster display, LED daytime running accent lamps, Nissan Intelligent Key system, and combination Primatex (leatherette) and cloth seating surfaces.

The facelifted Versa was unveiled on 10 October 2022 for the 2023 model year.[50] It features a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a new S Plus package, which adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the S trim, was introduced.[51]

Canada

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In the Canadian market, the Versa has been on sale since November 2020. It was unveiled at the 2020 Canadian International Motor Show in Toronto. It replaces the Micra when Nissan discontinued it after the 2019 model year. It also marks the return of the Versa sedan in Canada since it was discontinued in 2014. In Canada, it is offered in four variants: S MT, S CVT, SV CVT, and SR CVT. All variants come with a 1.6 litre non-turbocharged engine.[52]

Mexico

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The third generation Versa saloon came to the Mexican market on 1 October 2019. It comes in four trim lines: Sense, Advance, Exclusive, and Platinum.[53] The previous generation Versa, albeit with fewer trim lines, continues to be sold in Mexico and in Latin America under the name of V-Drive.[54]

The facelifted Versa was launched to the Mexican market on 10 February 2023.[55] Similar to the pre-facelift model, it is powered by the HR16DE naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine as standard on 4 trim levels: Sense, Advance, Exclusive and SR. The Sense and Advance trim levels are paired with 5-speed Manual, while the Advance, Exclusive and SR trim levels are paired with CVT.[56] The sport-oriented SR replaced the luxury-oriented Platinum from the lineup.[57]

Thailand

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The fourth generation Almera was launched in Thailand on 14 November 2019[58] In Thailand, the Almera is offered in 5 trim levels: S Turbo, E Turbo, EL Turbo, V Turbo and VL Turbo. All models are powered by the HRA0 turbocharged 1.0-litre engine.

The Almera Sportech was launched on 2 June 2021. It is available in V Turbo and VL Turbo trim levels.[59]

The limited-edition Almera Sportech-X was launched on 8 August 2022 and is available in VL trim . Over 300 units were made.[60]

The facelifted Almera was launched on 11 May 2023.[61] Similar to the pre-facelift model, it is powered by the HRA0 turbocharged 1.0-litre engine as standard on 4 trim levels: E Turbo, EL Turbo, V Turbo and VL Turbo. The S Turbo trim was removed from the lineup due to slow sales.[62]

Malaysia

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The fourth-generation Nissan Almera went on sale in Malaysia in November 2020. At launch, it was available in three trim levels: VL, VL Premium and VL Tech. All trim levels comes with Autonomous Emergency Braking as standard which includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW) and Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (IFEB). All trim levels are powered by the HRA0 turbocharged 1.0 L engine. According to Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia (TCMA), the Almera on offered in Malaysia has the highest specification in the ASEAN market.[63][64]

Brunei

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The fourth-generation Almera was launched in Brunei on 27 February 2020. The car is only available with the 1.0-litre turbocharger engine and Xtronic CVT in this market, in two different trim levels: Turbo Standard and the better equipped Turbo Premium.[65] The Almera for Bruneian market were received a facelift on 28 February 2024.[citation needed]

Vietnam

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The fourth-generation Almera was launched in Vietnam on 4 August 2021 and is sold in three trim levels; E Turbo MT, EL Turbo CVT, and VL Turbo CVT. The Almera in Vietnam is fully imported from Thailand.[66]

Philippines

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The fourth-generation Almera was launched in the Philippines on 8 October 2021 and was initially offered in three trim levels: EL Turbo (5-speed manual), VE Turbo (5-speed manual and CVT) and VL N-Sport Turbo (CVT only). All models are offered with the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. The new Almera is now imported from Thailand instead of being built locally at the now-closed Nissan Santa Rosa plant.[67][68][69]

In January 2023, the VL N-Sport Turbo trim was removed from the lineup. This was replaced by the lower priced VE N-Sport trim.[70] Nissan further decontented the Almera by removing four of the six airbags that it had been fitted with before.[70]

The facelifted Almera was launched in the Philippine market on 10 July 2023, still with the same turbocharged 1-litre engine.[71] It is available in 3 trim levels: EL Turbo, VE Turbo and VL Turbo, the EL Turbo trim is paired with 5-speed manual, while the VE Turbo and VL Turbo trim levels are paired with CVT.[72] The manual variant of the VE Turbo and VE Turbo N-Sport CVT trim were removed from the lineup.[73]

On 30 July 2024, the VL Sport Turbo trim was added to the lineup.[74]

Middle East

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The Sunny was also launched for Middle Eastern markets at the Dubai International Motor Show on 13 November 2019.[75] It is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine. It is offered in three trim levels S, SV, and SL, the S trim is paired with a 5-speed manual and CVT, and the SV and SL trim levels are paired with CVT only.[76]

The facelifted Sunny was launched on 30 October 2023, still with the same 1.6-litre petrol engine. It is offered as the same trim levels; S, SV and SL, all the trim levels are paired with CVT.[77]

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  • 2020 Nissan Versa SV (US; pre-facelift)
    2020 Nissan Versa SV (US; pre-facelift)
  • 2020 Nissan Versa SV rear view (US; pre-facelift)
    2020 Nissan Versa SV rear view (US; pre-facelift)
  • 2020 Nissan Almera 1.0 VLT Turbo interior (Malaysia)
    2020 Nissan Almera 1.0 VLT Turbo interior (Malaysia)
  • 2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift) front view
    2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift) front view
  • 2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift) rear view
    2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift) rear view
  • 2023 Nissan Versa SR (Canada; facelift)
    2023 Nissan Versa SR (Canada; facelift)
  • 2023 Nissan Almera 1.0 VL Turbo (Thailand; facelift)
    2023 Nissan Almera 1.0 VL Turbo (Thailand; facelift)

Safety

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The 2021 Versa was tested by the IIHS:[78]

IIHS scores
Moderate overlap front Good
Side (original test) Good

Other versions

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G10 (2006–2010)

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Main articles: Renault Samsung SM3 and Nissan Sylphy (G10)

In 2002, Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea started manufacturing the Renault Samsung SM3, sharing the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy N16 basis used for the Almera. It was facelifted in 2005,[citation needed] and from April 2006[citation needed] it started selling as the Almera Classic in Ukraine and Russia, as the Almera B10 in Central America, Venezuela and Ecuador, and as the Sunny B10 in the Middle East.[citation needed] In Colombia, Mexico, Libya and Egypt, the car has been sold as the Renault Scala and in Chile as the Renault Samsung SM3.[citation needed]

  • 2008 Nissan Almera SG (Chile)
    2008 Nissan Almera SG (Chile)
  • Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)
    Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)
  • Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)
    Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)

G11 (2012–2018)

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Nissan Almera (G11, 2012–2018)
Main article: Nissan Sylphy (G11)

In Russia, the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy G11 was marketed as the Nissan Almera. It received its world premiere at the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon on 29 August 2012, and uses the same design as the Bluebird Sylphy but a redesigned dashboard interior, adapted from the first-generation Dacia Logan. It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine (75 kW), with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured locally at the AvtoVAZ plant since December 2012. Sales began in April 2013 and stopped in October 2018 just a month after the Pulsar was discontinued.[79][80]

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