Inexpensive and spacious sedan Nissan Almera (in its size it belongs to the "C-class", but is built on the "B0" platform - used for "B-class" cars) for the Russian market was officially presented in August 2012 (at the in Moscow).
The production of this car, which is essentially a "modernized Bluebird Sylphy 2005 model year", was established at the facilities of AvtoVAZ and launched in December 2012. And by mid-April 2013 it went on sale.
The appearance of the "Russian Almera" has much in common with the "Teana", which, in our opinion, "played a cruel joke with it" - since this is still a small car and an attempt to make it "look like an older brother" turned out to be a little lurid. Also, the “frank budget” that is visible in the main elements of the exterior design adds fuel to the fire (moreover, the chrome-plated radiator grill does not save the situation, but only “exacerbates the contrast”) ...
As we have already noted, despite the fact that Almera is built on a B-class platform, it has rather large dimensions: length - 4656 mm (with a wheelbase - 2700 mm), height - 1522 mm and width - 1695 mm. The ground clearance of this sedan is 160 mm (optimal for our roads).
The boot capacity corresponds to a volume of 500 liters. The curb weight of the sedan is 1198 ~ 1224 kg, and the gross weight is 1620 kg.
The cabin of the three-volume Nissan Almera is classic - i.e. five-seater. There is more than enough free space here, but the decoration and layout are not particularly encouraging ... Materials are used, unambiguously, "average" quality, the appearance of the front panel does not cause any delight - everything is done "very simply and without frills."
The rear seat in this sedan initially did not fold - so there was no way to "increase the trunk", but since 2014 the rear seat back has been made folding in a 60/40 ratio - this "option" is available for all trim levels, with the exception of the "basic" (Welcome). By the way, about the back sofa - it is quite spacious and you don't feel too cramped even if you put three passengers there.
Speaking about the technical characteristics of the Nissan Almera, I would like to note that a lot here is borrowed from Renault Logan (engine, transmission and some technical solutions).
The sedan is equipped with an uncontested four-cylinder petrol power unit with a displacement of 1.6 liters (1598 cm³). This motor is capable of developing power up to 102 hp. at 5750 rpm, as well as 145 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm. Traction is transmitted only to the front wheels by means of a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-band "automatic", to choose from.
The high-speed qualities of the car are quite “competitive”: the maximum speed is 175-185 km / h, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h takes about 12.7 or 10.9 seconds (respectively for “automatic” and “mechanics”).
The engine used meets the environmental standards of Euro-4, "accustomed" to "AI-92" and, moreover, it is quite economical - the average fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer will be 8.5 ~ 7.2 liters per 100 km of track in mixed mode ...
It is also worth noting that the chassis of AvtoVAZ's Almera was additionally reinforced taking into account the “specifics of Russian roads” and the size of the sedan. Stronger suspension elements are designed to better cope with increased loads, ensuring ride comfort and safety.
At the front, the developers used the familiar scheme with MacPherson struts, but at the back they preferred to use a torsion beam. The suspension has been tuned to ensure a smooth ride on uneven roads. The "fly in the ointment" in comfort is brought by narrow wheels (185/65), which often "fall through" into various holes, but the large suspension travel compensates for this drawback, so most of the "road irregularities" are practically not felt in the cabin.
The steering mechanism on the Nissan Almera cannot be called "sharp", but its responses are quite understandable and timely, so there are no problems with the car's handling (the steering is equipped with a hydraulic booster). Ventilated brake discs are installed on the front wheels, and brake drums are applied on the rear wheels.
Sufficiently high ground clearance allows this Nissan to demonstrate good off-road qualities. And even when fully loaded, the ground clearance does not fall below 145 mm, while allowing it to overcome the “ford” up to 300 mm high. And considering that he also has serious protection for the crankcase and fuel lines - a trip to the country house, for the owners of this car, will not present any problems.
In terms of safety, for a budget sedan, it is "decently packed" - already in the basic equipment the car has two front airbags, ABS + EBD system, front seat belts with load limiters, as well as attachments for child seats. In addition, the body in the front and rear parts is additionally reinforced with stiffening ribs - to protect in a collision.
In Russia, the 2017 Nissan Almera sedan is offered in four trim levels, and the "second" trim has a couple of options, which in total brings the number of variations of the novelty to five.
In all trim levels, the car receives a very wide range of basic equipment: immobilizer, additional brake light, front power windows, on-board computer, tilt-adjustable steering column, integrated antenna, heated rear window, trunk lighting, height-adjustable headlights, rear fog lamp, 15-inch steel rims, steel crankcase, full-size spare wheel and increased capacity washer reservoir (5 liters).
- In the basic version "Welcome" the car is equipped exclusively with a manual transmission, fabric upholstery, audio preparation and black exterior door handles. The cost of the initial configuration is 641,000 rubles.
- "Comfortable" equipment includes: other fabric upholstery, heated front seats, height-adjustable driver's seat, central locking with remote control, front foglights, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, rear seat center headrest, automatic door closing function while driving and more advanced audio preparation (+ 2 speakers).
- The "Comfort" package without an air conditioner is offered at a price of 667,000 rubles.
- And "Comfort" with air conditioning costs 697,000 rubles.
- The last option, but with an “automatic”, will rise in price to 752,000 rubles.
- The Comfort Plus package (additionally equipped with a 2DIN audio system with MP3 + Bluetooth and 15 ″ alloy wheels) with a manual transmission is offered at a price of 722,000 rubles. And the same version with "automatic" - 777,000 rubles.
- The most advanced equipment "Tekna" is equipped, in addition to all of the above, a leather steering wheel, power windows for the rear doors, glove compartment lighting and Nissan Connect media system (5 ″ color display, navigator, CD / MP3, USB, Bluetooth and 4 speakers). The cost of a Nissan Almera in the "Tekna" configuration with manual transmission for a Russian buyer will be at least 757,000 rubles, and a modification with an automatic transmission will cost 812,000 rubles.
