The 2020 Nissan Almera represents a significant change in direction for the brand in the country, both from the N18’s styling and equipment viewpoint. As highlighted in our preview story, the level of kit is comprehensive, and the inclusion of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) across the entire range is laudable.
The best news for Malaysian buyers is that they have more to look forward to from the brand over the next year or so. The Kicks B-segment crossover and new B18 Sylphy are set to follow in the footsteps of the Almera – the plans for their eventual introduction were revealed last year, although it is expected that the timelines for their debuts have been pushed back as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic having altered the landscape.
The Sylphy, in particular, will offer consumers looking for a size-up option plenty to consider, with the draw very much led by its looks. As shown by the Almera, dowdy is very much a thing of the past where Nissan cars are concerned, and the styling of the Sylphy is a reinforcement of that.
The eighth-gen model, which made its debut in Shanghai last year, wears a far sharper suit than its B17 predecessor, with a prominent signature V-motion radiator grille, slim LED headlights and a floating roof being notable highlights.
The North American version – in the form of the Sentra – showcases the keenly sculptured lines to even greater effect with the aid of a two-tone colour exterior and sportier wheels. Hopefully, we’ll see things along those lines for the local car when it comes around.
Based on what’s seen on the Almera, which has the highest specification level in the ASEAN region, the Sylphy – and Kicks – should also be very well kitted, with AEB coming as standard and a Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite on the range-topping version.
Aside from AEB, the package features driver assistance elements such as blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert and an Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree bird’s eye view) with moving object detection on the Almera, so the Sylphy should be similarly equipped.
In other markets, the system also features items such as rear automatic braking (working with RCTA) and high beam assist, but it remains to be seen what else the local pack for the sedan will incorporate. Meanwhile, engine options for the C-segment offering include a HR16DE Gen3 1.6 litre and a MR20DE 2.0 litre, both naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol units, working with an Xtronic CVT.
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Even people still remembers Honda bad aftersales service
As well as Proton. I remember the time when Proton SC person will give a negative feedback instead of fixing the car. Spare parts also took months to deliver. This is why Geely needs to improve Proton SC as people still remembers Proton bad aftersales service.
Ironically for all your vitriol and hatred, you still bought a new Proton Persona last year. Either you were lying or you secretly loved Proton but too tsundere to admit it. Ha ha ha.
Ey, have you forgotten about your Perodua? Perodua cars got fuel pump issue. I own a 2018 Perodua Myvi which is also affected and when I made an appointment with the SC, they told me to come there. But when I arrived, the SC person told me that the fuel pump currently “no stock”! Such a pain, the person then told me to come back again next time. So at last I wasted my time for nothing. No wonder people still remembers Perodua bad aftersales service
Proton could not even manage their part numbers properly. They revised their part design but maintain the same part number, causing wrong spare parts to be delivered to customers. How can they run the co. if simple thing like this also they can’t manage properly?Hopefully the new management has replaced all the incompetent managers.
HMSB (Honda MY) also couldn’t even solve their problem properly. They keep on changing for broken parts. So no use, it is still got so many issues for my Accord, even others also owned honda line up models also facing same issues
Hahahaha nice try Ex Proton Owner @ Nissan Salesman.
Proton inventory follows ERP system so every part has its own coding and new part design will get a new coding. Simple to think, if the parts could simply change design the production plant would face huge issues with production cars and these wouldn’t have been released into the market. So simply you’re plain lying and only idiots will believe you.
Our Nissan salesman is hard at work desperately hiding negative comments about his employer.
Not Nissan salesmen bro, these P1 haters intentions who talk badmouth about P1 are from honda.
Actually, it is Honda salesman who is jealous of Nissan. So they come here and badmouth Nissan
Nice
Pipu preferred powerful tebo 187hp, Civic & all.
99.9% will choose good condition car than Civic
Nissan sylphy, sportier then mazda3 & civic…
In name perhaps or in your mind. No motoring has ever mentioned Nissan mainstream models being sporty. Name one journal please
Hopefully will bring this beautiful car soon
Like: Corolla, M 3 and Slyphy
Dislike: Civic
Like:Civic,Mazda 3
Like: Altis, Mazda 3 & Slyphy/Sentra
Looks good but engine still using MR20DE. walao damn old engine d. Is it nissan only able to hire good exterior designer…
there is no way the 1.6 and 2.0 engine can rival civic. in terms of performance, honda civic turbo is still the best in its class. with the facelift version, it’s already fully loaded to maintain itself as being the class leading car in its segment.
True funny how people live in denial still value for money
Nissan, please bring in the blue coloured Sylphy. Looks too damn good!
You stole my comment from a post 2 years ago.
Bring it on
Impressive
definitely better looking than corolla..on par with civic. the ac-vents looks great.i dont think this model will come to Malaysia, Nissan seems to focus on other segments like SUV and MPV, even Teana and Syplhy models from previous years are not sold here. Keeps fingers crossed.
But corolla still look beautiful and more specs. Btw, ETCM will bring this beautiful car, as hopefully
I still feel corolla US version is better looking than ours. But yes..corolla specs is top range, even better than civic, agree with that.
Nice. Hope that ETCM will bring in the two tone colour version.
after launching the new almera with a brand new 1.0 turbo engine, then going back to the old 1.6 & 2.0 NA for new sylphy…it seems like a downgrade. Also their 1.6 and 2.0 NA are not really that powerful..
Looks like all of Nissan are all look the same.
Almera, Sentra, Altima and the Maxima. Like the designer just put the design into a photocopy and enlarge or shrink the copy. It does look good though.
If it comes with full safety across the board and the 1.6T, it would be great addition to the C segment.
Of cz la macha! Thats how the new car trend nowadays! Its the family face / identity to the brand, look at BMW, Audi, Mazda. Even Proton & Honda going after that. A good front look can adapt into different car types. Don’t need to hire extra designer too just to come out a totally new face
ETCM will bring in after 2030..lol
ETCM won’t bring so late.
Wanna bet. Teana facelift launched many years ago is still stuck somewhere at the border, so ETCM are still selling old pre-facelifted Teana til today.
Bring in the Sentra/Sylphy, and end the Civic domination
2.0NA is good enough, not everyone needs a turbo
Full safety kit will be a huge plus point
We are so exciting to see this. It will be fun
still with MR20DE engine???? This engine has been equipped since year 2006 Nissan Sylphy G11 model…….omg…..Nissan can you bring any better or newer engine such like turbo or any better technology?
Nice design
Boring since it has no turbo version. Better buy the almera then.
The problem with Nissan is that they are extremely strict when it comes to warranty. You can exceed even 1km or 1 day or else your warranty is void. And the free service is not transferable to the new owner. Really ridiculous.
But it’s a Jatco CVT. No thanks.
Not going to come anytime soon…maybe around 3rd quarter next year
OMG, that’s cooolllllll
I love it! Stylish and superior
Feel better and comfort
FINALLY something nice coming out in their B & C segments!! NISSAN must have sacked all the previous designers!!
Remember few years ago greedy nissan malaysia tried to badge the sentra as sylphy, and sell it with higher price here? luckily enough Malaysian aren’t stupid, we just don’t buy that bullshit.
Hope nissan learn their lesson. Don’t try to “UMW” Malaysian!
Not really for UMW, UMW had already learnt from lesson also. So ETCM and UMW shouldn’t follow Honda Malaysian attitude
Why do I heard rumours telling that this model is not coming to our shore? They said Thailand ceased the production of this model. I am so saddened by this news.
Really hope to see this handsome guy here. Please la Nissan. Please la ETCM.
The shape looks good and sporty. But is the power and handling matching with the sexy sporty looks??? Can it take corners without excessive sway and how quick is the car in 0-100km/h sprint? If it takes above 10.0s then it is no good. Top speed macam mana? Can reach 200km/h ka??