Japanese marque Nissan is known to produce some of the cars that are well-known in the mod scene. It almost seems like the automaker purposely leaves room for tuning and modification which a lot of car enthusiasts can appreciate. One of which cars would be its subcompact sedan entry, the Nissan Almera.
Nissan Almera
The Nissan Almera might be an economy car considering its target market, but this model can look upscale with a few modifications here and there. By then, it can go side-by-side with its larger siblings such as the Nissan 370Z. With that being said, let’s take a look at some modified Nissan Almera units.
Nissan Almera: Edgier Sedan
The fourth-gen Nissan Almera is a relatively new model in the country as it was introduced only in October 2021. But in our neighboring countries like Thailand, this sleeker version has been out for quite some time already. As such, aftermarket shops like Ter Studio had the time to get their hands on modifying the subcompact sedan.
Nissan Almera Drive68
Ter Studio installed its Drive68 body kits which give the modded sedan an aggressive look. Red accents can also be seen on the front blacked-out splitter, side sills, and revamped rear bumper, reminiscent of Nismo upgrades. Nissan doesn’t offer a Nismo version of the Almera. The closest is the VL N-Sport which is available in the local market.
Nissan Almera: Tougher build
Looking at the Drive86 mod, one can say that it looks neat and simple. That could be a good thing especially for those who don’t like driving a flashy car. But if you prefer looking more aggressive, then maybe Amotriz’s LUMGA body kit for the Nissan Almera should tickle your fancy.
Nissan Almera LUMGA
This Almera mod is highlighted by black finishes on the front fascia, hood, wheels, side sills, rear spoiler or wing, and rear bumper. At the back, Amotriz offers a tri-exhaust setup similar to the one seen in the Honda Civic Type R. Now that the model is turbocharged as standard, installing sporty equipment sounds about right.
Nissan Almera: Rocket Bunny Custom
For those who still own the third-gen Nissan Almera, this mod might be just for you. Rocket Bunny is a renowned Japanese car tuner that specializes in producing wide-body kits. However, this particular build, shared by Galeri Kereta, is a custom Rocket Bunny-inspired build by N1 Bodykit.
Nissan Almera Rocket Bunny Custom
Since it has a Rocket Bunny badge, the Nissan Almera comes with large wheel fenders to showcase just that. It is equipped with a massive spoiler, front splitter, and rear diffuser to give the vehicle a more aerodynamic appearance. Additionally, red accents on the front, sides, and rear are added to reflect a Nismo finish.
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Know more about Nissan Almera 2024
The Nissan Almera is a four-door compact sedan. For the Philippine market, its available variants have a price ranging from Php 845,000 to Php 1,260,000.
Size-wise, all trims are 1,740mm wide and 1,460mm tall. The top-spec VL meanwhile, is 4,530mm long, while the VE and EL are 4,495mm long. All three get a ground clearance of 135mm, and a wheelbase length of 2,620mm.
Under the hood of the Philippine-spec Almera is a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-3 gasoline engine that can make up to 99 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque. The three-banger is then paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) sending power to its front wheels for the VL and VE. The EL meanwhile, uses a five-speed manual gearbox.
Locally, the Nissan Almera competes against the Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Honda City, MG 5, Volkswagen Santana, Geely Emgrand, Hyundai Reina, Kia Soluto, etc.
Nissan Almera Launch
The current-gen Nissan Almera was launched for the Philippine market in October 2021. It then received a facelift in July 2023 with three different variants: the top-spec VL, the mid-spec VE, and the entry-level EL.
Nissan Almera Exterior
On the outside, the Almera reflects the current Nissan design language. It still comes with a variation of the V-motion grille and a streamlined silhouette that rides on a set of 16-inch or 15-inch wheels
Other exterior equipment available on the top-spec Almera includes LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights.
Nissan Almera Interior
All occupants of the Almera are kept cool by a single-zone automatic climate control system. The VL and VE trims then get a digital gauge cluster, leather seat wraps, and an intelligent key with a remote engine start feature. Its second row then comes with a 60:40 split-folding function.
Technology & Safety Features
The higher-spec Almera variants get an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said headunit is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Only the VL gets the full version of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety suite. This collection of tech features includes blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, high beam assist, and forward emergency braking. Both the VL and the VE are also kitted out with an around-view monitor and hill-start assist.
Also exclusive to the VL is the NissanConnect Services. This allows a user to remotely find his or her Almera. It likewise provides a remote engine start/stop feature, and it also has various alerts for various situations.
Standard safety features found on all Almera variants include anti-lock braking, a total of six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a car alarm, an engine immobilizer, and stability control. Only the VL gets tire pressure monitoring, but both the latter and the VE trim come with cruise control.
Platform & Chassis
For ride comfort, the Almera uses a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. Braking is then handled by a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.
The refreshed Almera is currently in its fourth-generation form. It uses the Nissan V platform.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the new Almera is a 1.0-liter inline-3 turbocharged engine. It can produce up to 98 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque at maximum. Power is then sent to its front wheels via an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. The new Almera also has idle start/stop technology.
The Nissan Almera for the Philippine market is one of the few turbocharged sedans available right now. That said though, some models stand to produce slightly more output regardless of the Nissan model’s use of forced induction. On the flip side, this sedan is one of the few examples that gets an ADAS suite. So in terms of tech, it sits high on the totem pole.
Nissan Almera Pros & Cons
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Nissan Almera FAQs
1. How much does a Nissan Almera 2024 cost in the Philippines?
The Almera 2024 price is 845,000 Php for the entry-level EL Turbo MT, 1,085,000 Php for the mid-spec VE Turbo CVT, and the top-of-the-line VL 1.0 Turbo CVT is 1,260,000 Php.
2. What is the length of Nissan Almera Philippines?
The length of Almera is 4,530 mm.
3. How many seaters is the Nissan Almera 2024?
The Nissan 2024 has 5 seaters.
No, the Almera 2024 doesn't have a remote start.
5. Which is cheaper the Almera or the Volkswagen Lavida?
It is Almera. The price top-of-the-line Nissan Almera Philippines is 1,260,000 PHP, while the price of the Volkswagen Lavida is 1,301,000 PHP.
₱ 839,000 - ₱ 1,149,000
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