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Nissan Almera

The Nissan Almera is a line of sedans produced by Japanese manufacturer Nissan since 1995. The early generations, including the first-generation N15 and second-generation N16, were classified as compact cars (C-segment) and were essentially the European export versions of the Nissan Pulsar. Starting with the third-generation N17, the Almera was reclassified as a subcompact sedan (B-segment), built on the Nissan V platform. This version has been marketed under five different nameplates in various international markets.

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Predecessor: Nissan Sunny · Successor: Nissan Tiida

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First generation (N15; 1995)

The first Almera model was manufactured in late 1995 as a replacement for the Nissan Sunny (N14), a nameplate which had been in use for nearly 30 years. The Almera was almost identical to the Nissan Pulsar (N15) sold in Japan, apart from different trim options and petrol engine range. Early production models were equipped with either a 1.4L GA14DE and 1.6L GA16DE petrol engine or a 2.0L CD20 diesel engine. Approximately one year into production, a 2.0L SR20DE GTi was added to the range. The three non-sporting engine options were available in either a three- or five-door hatchback or as a four-door saloon variant. In contrast, the GTi version was only available in the three-door hatchback variant. In the United Kingdom, the Almera was originally marketed by Nissan as "The car they don't want you to drive". Almost all Almeras sold in the UK were hatchbacks, in contrast to regions such as Ireland, where the saloon proved more popular. The line's high specification made it notable at the time, with all models including power steering, airbags, electric mirrors, and a stereo. Pre-facelift. Typical models offered were as follows, with each market differing in detail: 1.4 S, LX, GX, Si GA14DE 1.6 SLX, SR/SRi GA16DE 2.0 GTi SR20DE 2.0D GX, SLX CD20 The top versions included 'high spec' bumpers with fog lights (optional on the Si model), alloy wheels from 1996 onward (Size and design differed between the Si/SRi 14" and GTi 15"). GTi models sported a roof spoiler with an integrated brake light as standard, which was also available as an option on the Si model. In later model years, there were a number of special models and market-specific equipment levels such as the Comfort, Ambiente, Esteem, Precision, and many others. The 2.0-litre GTi had an optional, aggressive-looking fact

Second generation (N16; 2000)

Launched in January 2000, the second-generation Almera differed from its predecessor with smoother and more curved lines. For Europe, this generation of Almera was produced at the Sunderland factory, which had opened in 1986 and produced the Micra, Primera, and originally the Bluebird. The N16 Almera is based on Nissan's global MS platform, which was Nissan's first new platform to be developed after the partnership with Renault. The MS platform is also the base for the P12 Primera and Almera Tino. The second-generation Almera was available in three different body styles, a three- or five-door hatch and a four-door saloon with 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 Nissan QG engine series petrol engines as well as a 2.2 direct injection turbo-diesel (110 bhp) (YD22DDT) or common-rail turbo-diesel (136 bhp) (YD22DDTi). Almeras can be also equipped with 1.5 common-rail turbo-diesel (dCi) from the Renault Mégane II – Nissan had recently ventured with Renault, and the Almera's diesel engine was one of the first instances of Nissan and Renault's sharing of mechanical underpinnings. Early versions of the 1.5-litre engine were fitted with a mechanical throttle, which was later replaced by a drive-by-wire electronic throttle. The Almera five-door hatchback was exported from the UK to Australia and New Zealand and sold as part of the Nissan Pulsar (N16) lineup in these countries. The Almera saloon is based on the Bluebird Sylphy, but has a different front end. While the previous generation Almera was considered spacious for its class, the N16 Almera was noted to be lacking in rear passenger legroom due to a slightly shorter than category average 2.53 metres (99.6 in) wheelbase. Facelift. In 2003, the Almera received a facelift, which included updated styling, retuned suspension, new engines, and an u

Third generation (N17; 2011)

The N17 Almera was first introduced in China at the Guangzhou Auto Show in December 2010, where it was marketed as the Nissan Sunny. It went on sale in January 2011. Based on the company's global V platform, the model was touted as a saloon for the global market, as it was gradually marketed across 170 countries with assemblies conducted in numerous American, African, and Asian countries. In October 2011, Nissan debuted the model in Thailand as the Almera. It was positioned as an entry-level saloon for the Eco Car programme in Thailand, which required a 1.2-litre engine to be adopted. The Almera name is also used for the model in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Nigeria. In the Americas, it is badged as the Nissan Versa. It went on sale in North America in July 2011, and in Brazil in October 2011. The Sunny nameplate is also used in India, Vietnam, and various Middle Eastern countries. The N17 Almera was also exported from Thailand to Japan since October 2012 until December 2016, where it was marketed as the Nissan Latio (Japanese: 日産・ラティオ, Hepburn: Nissan Ratio). Under the joint venture established with Renault, the model was also marketed as the Renault Scala in India between 2012 and 2017, featuring minor redesigns. After the release of the succeeding N18 model, the N17 saloon continued to be produced in several countries. In India, since 2020 the vehicle is no longer sold in the country, instead it is solely produced for export to GCC countries as the Sunny Classic. The model is also continued to be produced in Mexico where it is marketed as the Nissan V-Drive since 2019 to distinguish it with the N18 Versa. The V-Drive nameplate was also used in Brazil for the same purpose until its end of produc

Fourth generation (N18; 2019, N19; 2026)

The fourth generation (N18) sedan was unveiled on 12 April 2019 at the Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, where it was marketed as the third-generation Versa saloon, one week before its public debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. It is based on the Renault–Nissan CMF-B, which is shared with the Renault Clio V, Renault Captur, fifth-generation Micra and the Kicks. A facelifted version was first unveiled on 10 October 2022 for the US market, later spreading to other markets. It features a redesigned front fascia and V-motion grille. The N18 sedan is set receive another update in the form of a heavy facelift. Although it reuses the main structure and chassis of the outgoing model, the front fascia receives a major update resembling the Murano, while the taillights and rear bumpers are also redesigned. It debuted in Mexico alongside the B19 Sentra on 4 March 2026 for the 2027 model year, the codename is N19. Markets. ==== Americas ==== Canada. In the Canadian market, the Versa has been on sale since November 2020. It was unveiled at the 2020 Canadian International Motor Show in Toronto. It replaces the Micra when Nissan discontinued it after the 2019 model year. It also marks the return of the Versa sedan in Canada since it was discontinued in 2014. In Canada, it is offered in four variants: S MT, S CVT, SV CVT, and SR CVT. All variants come with a 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated engine. The manual transmission was discontinued for the 2025 model year, one year before the United States. Mexico. The third generation Versa saloon came to the Mexican market on 1 October 2019. It comes in four trim lines: Sense, Advance, Exclusive, and Platinum. The previous generation Versa, albeit with fewer trim lines, continued

Other versions

=== G10 (2006–2010) === In 2002, Renault Samsung Motors in South Korea started manufacturing the Renault Samsung SM3, sharing the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy N16 basis used for the Almera. It was facelifted in 2005, and from April 2006 it started selling as the Almera Classic in Ukraine and Russia, as the Almera B10 in Central America, Venezuela and Ecuador, and as the Sunny B10 in the Middle East. In Colombia, Mexico, Libya and Egypt, the car has been sold as the Renault Scala and in Chile as the Renault Samsung SM3. G15 (2012–2018). In Russia, the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy was marketed as the Nissan Almera (G15). It received its world premiere at the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon on 29 August 2012, and uses the same design as the Bluebird Sylphy but a redesigned dashboard interior, adapted from the first-generation Dacia Logan. It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine (75 kW), with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured locally at the AvtoVAZ plant since December 2012. Sales began in April 2013 and stopped in October 2018.

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Specifications

name: Nissan Almera
Manufacturer: Nissan
aka: Nissan Pulsar (1995–2008), Nissan Sentra (1995–2000), Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (2000–2008), Nissan Latio (2011–2019), Nissan Sunny (2011–present), Nissan Versa (2011–present), Nissan V-Drive (2019–present)
Production: 1995–2008, 2011–present
Class: Compact car (C) (1995–2008), Subcompact car (B) (2011–present)
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Predecessor: Nissan Pulsar/Sunny (N14)