The local automotive industry is one of the many industries that have been greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The lucrative Philippine car industry bent down on its knees as sales went down. However, the local automotive industry is slowly picking up as mobility has now become a necessity. Moreover, car brands in the country are coming up with promos that relatively make car buying more attainable.
Drive home a brand-new Nissan Almera this month
Nissan Philippines is among the car brands that have launched its respective promo. Now, you might want to consider Nissan PH’s offer for the Nissan Almera since it comes with an attractive deal. Through its Safer Drive and Deals promo, you can now drive home the entry-level Almera for just Php 442,000. Yup, that’s not a typo. Nissan PH is actually offering the Almera 1.2-liter MT with the said price. As such, Nissan’s subcompact sedan is currently the cheapest Japenese car you can get in the local market. Take note, the said promo will run until October 31, 2020 only.
The entry-level Nissan Almera is equipped with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine that delivers 78 hp and 106 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This specific Almera variant already comes with driver and front passenger airbags as well as anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist. In addition, it also comes with speed-sensing door locks, power windows, and power door locks.
Nissan PH is also offering cash discounts for other Almera variants. Check the table below to know more.
Nissan PH is offering cash discounts for all Almera variants
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Of note, Nissan PH said that the participating banks in its Safer Drive and Deals promo are the following: Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Eastwest. The car brand added that it reserves the right to include or remove participating banking institutions. Moreover, a complete list of participating banks are available with the participating Nissan Dealer.
Aside from cash discounts, Nissan PH is offering low downpayment deals for the NV350 Urvan, Urvan Premium, Navara, Sylphy, X-Trail, and Terra. See the table below for more details.
The said promo will run until October 31, 2020 only
Check out Nissan PH's official website for more details about its Safer Drive and Deals promo. Get the latest updates on car promos here in Philkotse.com.
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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