We previously reported that the 2022 Nissan Almera will be making its way to the Philippines in the fourth quarter of the year, but with no specific date in sight. Now it can be told: the carmaker’s newest sedan makes its local debut on October 8, 2020.
The event invitation conceals details that have long been revealed on overseas versions anyway
This was according to an online invitation extended by Nissan Philippines to the motoring media. It consisted of nothing more than a shot of the car’s silhouette highlighted by the LED headlamps, with most of the other details obscured in darkness. No other information has been revealed as of this writing, but a series of teaser videos posted by the carmaker dropped hints as to what Filipino buyers can expect.
Probably the most anticipated detail is the inclusion of a 1.0-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, granting the Philippine-spec Almera 97 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque. While the power unit will most likely work in concert with Nissan’s Xtronic CVT, what remains to be seen is if the engine will be standard across the range (as with other ASEAN releases) or if it comes exclusively on the range-topping variant.
At least the 1.0-liter turbocharged engine has been confirmed
In the U.S. market for instance, the Almera (known as the Versa) is offered with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated gasoline mill, while a manual transmission option is available in Mexico and Vietnam. If the 2022 Almera were to arrive here with the turbo as the sole engine option and paired with a stick shift on the base models, Nissan Philippines could have a runaway winner on its hands. That would be quite the comeback, considering that the outgoing model halted local production only last March.
Most of the other details on the new Almera are not as enigmatic, given that the model has been out since 2019. As far as design is concerned, the car’s streamlined profile yields a 0.28 drag coefficient, allowing it to cut through the wind with ease. Interior amenities include a new D-shaped steering wheel, semi-digital instrument cluster, and an 8-inch advanced touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay.
Expect an interior that's not only more spacious but offers more tech
One more thing to expect on the new Almera is the inclusion of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility driver-assist suite, comprising features such as a 360-degree camera array, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. How much will all these enhancements ultimately cost? We’ll have to catch the big reveal on October 8 to find out.
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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.
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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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