Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially revealed full specifications of the 2020 Nissan Almera, doing so at a special preview of the car earlier today. Although an official launch date has not been finalised, it is expected to go on sale in October. The order books for the car will open from tomorrow, September 5, and it will be previewed at selected Nissan showrooms nationwide over two weekends (September 5-6 and 11-13).
We now know that the fourth-gen N18 – which made its ASEAN debut in Thailand last November – will officially be known as the Almera Turbo here. The car, which is locally-assembled, will be available in three variant forms. These are a baseline VL grade, a mid-spec VLP and a range-topping VLT, which were all shown at the preview.
UPDATE: ETCM has officially announced the price of the N18 Almera Turbo in Malaysia. The base VL is priced at RM79,906, while the mid-line Almera VLP is priced at RM85,715, and the range-topping Almera VLT is priced at RM91,310. All prices are on-the-road without insurance, but SST exemption until December 31, 2020.
The estimated pricing for the variants were also revealed, but are indicative ballpark sums for now – that for the Almera VL is RM8x,xxx, and the VLP is also in the RM8x,xxx region, but expectedly on the higher end of the range. As for the Almera VLT, the range-topper will be priced in the RM9x,xxx zone.
As it is in Thailand, all three variants will feature the same engine, and that’s a HR10DET (designated the HRA0 in Thailand) 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine offering 100 PS at 5,000 rpm and 152 Nm of torque from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. The mill is paired with an Xtronic CVT with D-Step Logic and Sport mode, with power sent to the front wheels.
The new Almera measures in at 4,495 mm long, 1,460 mm tall and 1,740 mm wide, and has a wheelbase of 2,620 mm. Kerb weights vary from 1,090 kg for the VL to 1,114 kg for the top-of-the-line VLT. Other relevant numbers include 482 litres of trunk space.
Standard fit items across the range include Zero Gravity-inspired seats, keyless entry and push-start ignition, power folding side mirrors, tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment, a faux carbon-fibre pattern finish for the gear knob, front centre console with armrest, audio control buttons on the steering wheel, three USB ports and 60:40 split foldable rear seats.
As revealed from previous spyshots, the Almera is fitted with LED tail lights and fog lamps across the model range, and the front lighting configuration also follows that as gleaned from the sightings of the car – the VL and VLP both come with halogen headlamps (auto on/off) and halogen daytime running lights and fog lamps. The VLT is the only variant to feature LEDs right through at the front (headlamps, DRLs and fogs).
Elsewhere, all variants also come with a in-glass radio antenna and body-coloured rear diffuser, with the VLT getting an additional gloss-black trunk lid spoiler. As for wheels, two different designs are offered for the Almera. On the VL, this is a 15-inch alloy unit wrapped with 195/65 profile tyres. The VLP and VLT, meanwhile, ride on machined two-tone 16-inch wheels shod with 205/55 rubbers.
In terms of specific kit, the VL gets front semi-bucket seats finished in fabric (with grey accents), manual air-conditioning, a four-speaker radio/USB audio system with auxiliary and Bluetooth connectivity as well as an urethane steering wheel.
The VLP increases the equipment levels to leather upholstery for the seats, auto air-conditioning and a dual-tone dashboard with a soft-touch instrument panel cover. There is also a six-speaker Nissan Connect Infotainment system with eight-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay support, a leather steering wheel, a rear-camera and a full-colour seven-inch digital display on the instrument panel.
The VLT features the same level of specification as the VLP, but adds on cruise control and additional driver assist equipment. It’s the only variant to feature an Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree bird’s eye view) with Moving Object Detection, blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
Aside from that, the Almera is well equipped on the safety front across all three variants. The car comes with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, two rear Isofix points as well as hill start assist.
The big news however is the inclusion of Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking, which is also known as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), on the entire Almera range, with even the base model getting it. As for airbag count, the VL comes with two, while the VLP and VLT get six (front, side and curtain).
Six exterior colour options are available for the Almera, five metallic and one solid. The metallic shades are Radiant Red, Monarch Orange, Dark Metal Grey, Diamond Black and Tungsten Silver, while the single solid colour is Brilliant White. Elsewhere, the Almera comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty with five free maintenance service (parts and labour included).
So there you have it, the full lowdown on the 2020 Nissan Almera Turbo from a specification point of view – all that’s left to reveal is the actual pricing and when it will officially go on sale.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the specs:
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo VL
Gets as standard:
Mechanicals
- HR10 DET 1.0 litre engine
- 999 cc turbocharged three-cylinder
- 100 PS at 5,000 rpm
- 152 Nm from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm
- Xtronic CVT (with D-Step Logic and Sport mode)
- Ventilated brake discs (front), drums (rear)
Exterior
- 15-inch alloy wheels (silver) with 195/65 tyres
- Halogen headlamps with auto on/off
- Halogen daytime running lights, front fog lamps
- LED tail lamps, LED rear fog lamps
- Chrome front grille
- Body-coloured door handles, rear diffuser
- In-glass radio antenna
Interior
- Zero Gravity semi-bucket front seats
- Fabric upholstery with grey accents
- Manual air-conditioning
- Four-speaker radio/USB audio system (with auxiliary and Bluetooth connectivity)
- Urethane steering wheel with audio controls
- Tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- Three USB ports
- Eight cupholders
- 60:40 split foldable rear seats
- 482 litres of trunk space
Safety
- Dual airbags
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and traction control
- ABS, EBD, brake assist
- Hill start assist
- Rear ISOFIX child seat anchors
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo VLP
Adds on:
Exterior
- 16-inch alloy wheels (machined two-tone) with 205/55 tyres
Interior
- Leather upholstery with grey accents
- Two-tone dashboard with soft-touch instrument panel cover
- Auto air-conditioning
- Six-speaker Nissan Connect Infotainment system with Apple CarPlay support
- Eight-inch touchscreen display
- Full-colour seven-inch digital display on the instrument panel
- Leather steering wheel with audio controls
Safety
- Six airbags (front, side, curtain)
- Rear-view camera
2020 Nissan Almera Turbo VLT
Adds on:
Exterior
- LED headlamps with auto on/off
- LED daytime running lights, front fog lamps
- Trunk lid spoiler, finished in gloss black
Interior
- Cruise control
Safety
- Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree view camera) with Moving Object Detection
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Six exterior colours are available for the Almera Turbo. They are:
Metallic
Radiant Red (new)
Monarch Orange (new)
Dark Metal Grey (new)
Diamond Black
Tungsten Silver
Solid
Brilliant White
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The moment you mention Honda in good terms, user Mario here will spam the dislike buton repeatedly…..
(Like) Nissan Almera and Vios Facelift
(Dislike) City
Bye bye city
GG City. Only top range have i-MMD. Almera have turbo across range.
Omaigod, so expensive the penalty malaysia car taxing
https://paultan.org/2019/11/15/2020-nissan-almera-makes-asean-debut-launched-in-thailand-1-0l-turbo-cvt-aeb-blind-spot-avm/
Thailand AEB spec starts at RM76k
To protect foreign company with national status la. Best part is they trying to convince it’s solely their own prowess that their sales went up a little recently.
Then explain why Civic in Indo and Thai is more expensive than Malaysia? To protect foreign companies with fake national status?
stop defending la, everyone knows malaysia car taxes are massive. Don’t just take 1 example
Is that a fact or just your perception from biased thinking? Sure CBU cars are expensive upon import but so is CBUs in these other countries too. Compared the same model with same variant and still non-national cars here aren’t too far away from the others. City, Vios, Yaris, Civic, Accord, BRV, Mazda2, so many I could quote as examples.
Indo and Thai are corrupted.
Does it meant our country is lesser corrupted now?
Malaysia has always been less corrupted than indo and thai. But it could be better.
Same quality. rather buy our bigger local Persona
The pricing is comparable. Before Covid, RM to USD exchange was 4.1 now it trends to 4.5 and the slight differences caused the ori price of RM76k to go past RM8xk. So our prices still not actually higher compared to Thailand.
2019 November, 559k baht = RM76k
2020 September, 559k baht = RM73k
Dont give misleading fact
https://paultan.org/2020/09/04/2020-nissan-almera-turbo-malaysian-model-has-the-highest-specification-levels-in-asean-says-etcm/
Malaysian model has the highest spec levels in Asean, so the uppricing is understandable. It does imply that our taxes aren’t so high compared to other countries in the region.
Becoz we got highest spec in all ASEAN
https://paultan.org/2020/09/04/2020-nissan-almera-turbo-malaysian-model-has-the-highest-specification-levels-in-asean-says-etcm/
8x,xxx to 9x,xxx? So with full SST it wpuld be 95k+ ??
Also is this a CBU or CKD?
CKD
Almera 1.0 turbo 3-Cylinder
Weight: 1114Kg
hp: 100ps
Torque: 152Nm
Polo 1.2 TSI turbo 4-Cylinder
Weight: 1126Kg
hp: 105PS
Torque: 175Nm
I already can imagine how sluggish the Almera will be..
But you know, European cars are only fun for the first five years
I like the dashboard, ala Bezza dashboard
Symmetrical, better than off-set plug-in dashboard like city
Why oh why… Honda City will be a better buy than this crap. Only 100 PS for a 1.2 tonnes car !?! Slow af. Bring in the tried and tested 1.5 from the older model.
I predicted the price to start around the 7xK region, considering the barebone 2-airbags on the lower VL spec. But the Turbo engine is interesting indeed. Wish Tan Chong would offer a 6-speed manual variant and lower the entry price point by a few K.
Like what paultan team previously mentioned, manufacturers all used to offer manual but no one bought it so no more manual for Malaysia.
Rather buy that Iriz 6-speed manual, 137hp.
The price starts from 82k, no more 7xk
Price of Proton X50 will decide somewhat on the Value For Money issue.
Almera got downsized turbo, City got their i-MMD Hybrid and Vios got their what again??
Toyota got their RV, it supposedly adds 50HP with unicorn dust.
Faster launch nissan kicks, can’t wait to buy one
Mana new logo? LOL
What about reverse camera…not mentioned for any of the 3 variants.
It is highlighted, especially so in the spec-by-spec breakdown. Mid VLP has a rear cam, while VLT has a 360-degree view cam as part of the IAVM system.
VL has no cam tho
Have to forgive some people, they can’t read then come to conclusions so fast
Read before u reply… keyboard warrior
wow…TC i’m very impressed (thumbs up) and a giant leap forward in terms of the safety features for all Malaysians!
Wow
No K9K engine offered?
Nice
omg, it’s finally revealed! even though no having huge budget to shoot tv commercial like City, it’s actually can let people to see&touch in showroom!
GG lah vios and yaris
Habisla City for unreliable car
pricey for b seg….and good luck to potential buyers due to poor Jatco sorced CVT
You mean Earth Dream Gearbox Failure
Congrats TC for upping the game. I believe it will sell well here however 6 airbags should have been standard. The engine bay looks messy though and her some will try to flash the ECU to push more oomph from the engine.
Like the Vios, the mid spec will be the best seller for TC however one big issue I find with Nissan here is the lack of professionalism in the after sales side. When claiming warranty they just try to change part by part until they solved the issue….and in doing so I screwed them for damaging my interior however there’s so much I can do with how they handle their customers.
Just like Proton who is struggling after sales side, TC will soon face the same issue when sales pick up.
Aik. What happen to your much lauded praises for Japanese brands? Dah tukar muka?
What do u expect? Once a guy here compared luxury audi gearbox with P1 cvt. It is really a stupid comparison
This is a car blog not a place to bash gomen saporters. Leave n go away to those places.
Wow that’s interesting
This should prompt Honda and perhaps Toyota to bring in their small turbo cars. Rather than the 1.5 – made for India – Honda City.
Pros :
1. Better looking than City
2. Bigger wheels, not 185 like City
3. Turbo instead of the old 1.5L engine like City
4. AEB, BSM, Led headlight, Leather Seat*
5. Arm Rest and Foldable 2nd row seat
6. More spacious than X50
Cons:
1. Expensive than X70 rm89k?
2. B sedan more expensive than B-SUV Toyota Rush 215R17 Sport Rim?
All have AEB, BSM, 360 cam, leather seat
3. No adjustable headrest?
4. Only full spec have the LED headlights
Low spec only use Reflector bulb
5. Tiny temporary spare tire yet smaller boot space than Vios and Bezza, altough boot space still very huge.
6. 2 airbags at RM80k for VL spec? Omg!
Amazing and Excitement. Bring it on
A nice surprise from Nissan. This will be a hotseller for Nissan. With the long list of equipment and safety, this will be the best value for money car. Also, with the 5 years warranty and free service, this potentially will take a lot of buyers away from Honda City and Toyota Vios. As Hafriz said…Well done Nissan, well done!
Abis la Cik Siti & Cik Vivy. Cik Mira da sampai.
City will bungkus and will end soon
aftermarket tuners should come out with remap option. 100hp and 152Nm is a tad too low.
Very well equipped safety wise. Wise buy & the turbo engine is a big plus
Ugly cockpit
Better looking Nissan Almera compare previous Nissan Almari
The turbo Nissan has any radiator?
Your article on 1st September say got new logo, mana tak ada pun?
why 3 piston not 4 piston with this price..
Its rwd or 4wd?