What’s so different about the 2022 Nissan Almera VL N Sport?

Updated Oct 08, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The VL N-Sport comes to compete at a high level.

Without a doubt, there are a lot of significant changes made on the new 2022 Nissan Almera as compared to the outgoing model, two of which are the design and the new powertrain. The next-gen subcompact sedan gets a sleeker design accentuated by the brand’s V-Motion grille, and now uses a small turbocharged mill.

2022 Nissan Almera front view

2022 Nissan Almera

But there is one important update that would probably go unnoticed except for those who follow the model closely. This is the new top-of-the-line Almera VL N-Sport variant. The N-Sport is now officially included in the range, unlike the outgoing model’s N-Sport trim that was offered only as an option.

The previous Almera N-Sport only offered additional body kit from the front to the back to provide a sportier appearance. One can think of this along the lines of the Modulo option offered by Honda Cars Philippines to its lineup. Now, the new Almera VL N-Sport sits at the top of the range and offers variant-exclusive features.

2022 Nissan Almera interior view

Both the interior and exterior get a handful with the N-Sport

Exterior-wise, the Nissan Almera VL N-Sport is equipped with LED front foglamps, N-Sport bumper, N-Sport front grille dark chrome design, and side mirrors rendered in silver finish with power-folding and power-adjustable capability. It also offers 16-inch N-Sport design alloy wheels that distinguish it from the rest of the lower variants.

As for the interior, the new top-of-the-line variant welcomes passengers on black leather upholstery with contrast stitching for added flair. Meanwhile, the rear seats offer a 60:40 split-folding function for increased cargo space. Also, a center armrest is integrated into the center with cup holders.

2022 Nissan Almera N-Sport badge

A sportier and more high-tech trim

All Nissan Almera variants, excluding the base EL, come with Nissan Intelligent Mobility driver-assist features such as Intelligent Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW), and Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB). However, only the VL N-Sport benefits from additional Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

The 2022 Nissan Almera VL N-Sport comes with a price tag of Php 1,098,000. This is Php 165,000 more expensive than the outgoing top-spec variant, which is expected due to the added high-tech features and sportier styling of the newest model.

For the latest specs and pricing, check out Philkotse’s Car Guide section.

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Nissan Almera

The Nissan Almera is a four-door compact sedan. For the Philippine market, its three available variants have a price ranging from Php 839,000 to Php 1,149,000. 

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. 
 

₱ 839,000 - ₱ 1,149,000

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