New Nissan Almera launching in Thailand next week

The 2020 Nissan Almera‘s ASEAN debut is just around the corner now, with Nissan Thailand releasing a teaser video of the new B-segment sedan. Based on the countdown timer on the microsite, the Thai launch of the Almera will be happening next week.

The teaser video is a dark one with moving light shining on sections of the new Almera. Of note are the strong LED signatures at both ends, something the aged current Almera does not have. The inverted LED ticks in front are combined with Nissan’s signature V-Motion front end.

Moving to the sides, the new Almera may wear sharper styling than its bulbous predecessor, but the shape is still of a very spacious compact sedan. The design highlight on the profile is the visual connection between the side daylight opening with the rear screen, bisecting the C pillars in the process.

Revealed in April as the Versa for the United States market, the new Almera rides on the Common Modular Family (CMF-B) platform shared with the new March and Renault Clio.

The new Nissan Almera was recently spotted in Malaysia; click to enlarge

The interior has seen big change too; there’s a new “Gliding Wing” dashboard lifted from the Kicks crossover. In the US, the Versa is offered with features such as a large instrument display, a touchscreen head unit with Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and start, auto climate control, heated front seats and the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of driver assists.

These include autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, auto high beam and optional blind spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control, though it remains to be seen which of these systems – if any – will make it to ASEAN. The US Versa gets a 122 hp/154 Nm 1.6 litre HR16DE naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine paired to an Xtronic CVT.

Having already been spotted on our shores, the new Almera should be coming to Malaysia in the near future as well. Much better from Nissan, right? Honda is readying a new City as we speak, so we can look forward to interesting times in this segment.


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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Leafable on Nov 08, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Nissan Almera in Flux subscription plan too,

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    • Ayam percik on Nov 08, 2019 at 11:58 am

      Everyone must have seen the All New Almera pictures before, stunning design indeed. When ETCM launch this game changer, the ugly Persona sedan will be game over

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      • When ETCM launch this game changer, the ugly Vios sedan will be game over.

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    • Must be plenty of unsold cars still in yard

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  • seancorr (Member) on Nov 08, 2019 at 11:41 am

    Everyone’s favourite low cost sedan is coming to town. The question now is will it remain a low cost sedan starting under 70k?

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    • Truckers on Nov 08, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Tow truck & workshop pomen’s favourite as well, being the least reliable Jap car. Expect to have steering and A/C major replacement after 3 years when your warranty had just expired.

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    • Waxhand on Nov 08, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      yes for sure, as long as Nissan using tin materials for its door

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  • The rise of Almera, habislah Vios.

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  • This versa look more equip than new vios.. Lol.

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  • Chris on Nov 08, 2019 at 12:26 pm

    if the new Almera comes here at 70k, it will be bargain…

    but knowing TC…quite impossible…

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  • tobacco on Nov 08, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    put in 1 liter turbo like new city, habis la vios

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  • Ascariz on Nov 08, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    New bumper, new lamp, new entertainment set, new abit sensors..
    But..
    Same wheel bearing?
    Same fan motor?
    Same belt?
    Same aircond coil?
    Same brake pad that new stock doesn’t come with back plate and clipper?

    Woow.. It’s funny you know.. Nissan still selling this failed model..

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