2023 Nissan Almera with refreshed styling makes ASEAN debut

Could the Philippines be next to get it?

The 2023 Nissan Almera facelift has officially made its ASEAN debut in Thailand.

2023 Nissan Almera

Following its U.S. debut last October 2022, the new Almera comes with a refreshed styling that gives the subcompact sedan a more modern appearance. It is also equipped with new onboard technologies, which are said to “fulfill new generation lifestyle.”

But first, let’s talk about the exterior, particularly the front fascia. The facelifted version arrives with the next-generation V-Motion grille, which appears bolder and more pronounced. This is designed to flow throughout the roof, the side, and the rear, giving the sedan its distinctive look.

The facelifted sedan made its ASEAN debut

While the side and rear look similar to the outgoing model, the new Almera is made available with a new exterior color called Gray Sky Pearl. Nissan Thailand said that the color shifts at different times of the day and from different angles people look at the car.

As for the onboard tech, the Almera is introduced with the NissanConnect Services, allowing owners to remotely control and monitor the vehicle using their smartphones. It is also added with new amenities such as a wireless charger, cruise control, and an intelligent key.

The cabin gets sporty blue color accents

Powering the vehicle is the same 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, making 98 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque. The engine sends power to the front wheels via an Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

Nissan Thailand is offering the new Almera in four variants. You can check out the pricing in the list below:

Almera E - 549,000 Baht (or around Php 904,143)
Almera EL - 589,000 Baht (Php 970,019)
Almera V - 659,000 Baht (Php 1.085 million)
Almera VL - 699,000 Baht (Php 1.151 million)

“The new Almera is part of our intention to make our customers’ journey more exciting and memorable, to thank them for their support, to make our customers more confident in us, to make them say, ‘YES! Nissan,” said Isao Sekiguchi, President of Nissan Motor Thailand and President of Nissan ASEAN.

It comes out bolder than ever

Considering that Nissan Philippines sources the subcompact sedan model from Thailand, it could only be a matter of time before we see the facelifted Almera on our roads.

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Know more about Nissan Almera 2024

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

Pros	Cons
Stylish exterior Roomy Goes heavy with convenience features Higher-spec trims get ADAS	Middling power despite the turbo.

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.

4. Does the Almera 2024 have a remote start?

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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Rex Sanchez

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