Nissan Philippines has officially launched the facelifted Almera. The updated sedan arrives with a more assertive design compared to the current-gen model that debuted just last two years ago.
Nissan Almera facelift
But the refreshed Almera isn't just bringing a new look but it was also made smarter thanks to the addition of NissanConnect Services. Made available in three variants, let's check out what the new 2024 Nissan Almera brings to the local market.
Exterior
The highlight of the facelift is the new front fascia. Nissan describes its centerpiece as the next-generation V-Motion grille, which sports more intricate details than the one in the outgoing model. It expands below the headlamps, giving the car a wider front fascia look.
The sedan just got sleeker
Both the mid-spec Almera VE and top-spec VL come with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), LED front fog lamps, and auto-folding side mirrors with power adjust function. But only the latter gets 16-inch alloy wheels, with the rest of the range using 15-inch wheels (steel for base EL and alloy for VE).
Interior
While the interior looks unchanged, Nissan Philippines integrated dark blue trims in the VL in lieu of the white trims in the outgoing model. The VL also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, black leather seats, and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. Only the VL and VE are kitted out with a seven-inch digital gauge cluster.
The cabin is updated with dark blue trimmings
Meanwhile, the standard interior features include a black cabin theme, manually-adjusted seats for the driver and passenger, an engine push start-stop system, single-zone climate control, and ISOFIX and tether anchor.
Tech & Safety
The eight-inch infotainment system is carried over to the facelifted model's VE and VL variants, which support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The EL then gets four speakers, while the VE and VL trims are kitted out with a six piece speaker set.
Another returning feature is the brand's Intelligent Mobility, providing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions such as blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and around view monitor.
The NissanConnect Services made its way into the Almera
As mentioned earlier, the PH-spec Almera is now available with the brand's NissanConnect Services. It is a smartphone app that lets owners connect to the car, enabling functions like automatic collision notification, my car finder, remote engine start/stop, remote lock/unlock, maintenance alert and reminder, and remote horn and light, among others. Of note, this connected service is exclusive to the top-spec variant only.
Engine
No changes were made under the hood as the refreshed sedan is still powered by the same 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline three-cylinder engine used by the outgoing model. At maximum, this three-banger makes 99 horsepower and 152 Nm of torque. It is connected to either a five-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The refreshed version comes out sleeker and smarter
Keeping the drives safer are standard safety bits including four SRS airbags, an anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, and vehicle dynamic control. For a more convenient driving experience on the highway, the Almera VE and VL come with cruise control.
Price
For your reference, you can check out the price list for the new 2024 Nissan Almera below:
- Almera EL Turbo MT - Php 839,000
- Almera VE Turbo CVT - Php 1,059,000
- Almera VL Turbo CVT - Php 1,149,000
Nissan Philippines is also offering the Almera VL with a five-year or 150,000 km warranty, while the EL and VE variants get a three-year or 100,000 km warranty.
Prices for the updated Nissan Almera starts at Php 839,000
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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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