Nissan Almera 2023 Facelift

• 2023 Nissan Almera facelift debuts in Thailand – four variants, 1.0L turbo 3-cylinder petrol; from RM73k

  In Cars, International News, Nissan / By Mick Chan / 15 May 2023 12:29 pm / 17 comments

  

  The 2023 Nissan Almera facelift has been launched in Thailand, and the updated B-segment sedan’s debut in the Land of Smiles comes after its debut in the United States where it is also known as the Versa.

  Visual revisions to the Almera include the new V-Motion grille and front fascia, new logo as well as an updated interior; for Thailand, one powertrain specification is offered across four variants, with prices starting from 549,000 THB (RM72,861) for the base E grade trim, ranging up to 699,000 THB (RM92,952) for the top VL grade variant. A new exterior colour – Gray Sky Pearl – joins the palette.

  Powertrain in the 2023 Almera facelift is the 1.0 litre turbocharged inline-three-cylinder engine designated HRA0 in Thailand (known as the HR10DET in the Malaysian-market Almera), which produces 100 PS and 152 Nm of torque, the same as that in the Thai-market pre-facelift Almera. Drive goes to the front wheels via an Xtronic continuously variable transmission.

  

  

  Nissan has introduced NissanConnect Services for the Almera facelift, bringing an application that offers the user remote control of selected functions and communication with the vehicle. These functions include remote-operated door lock, engine start, horn, and lights, as well as a Car Finder function to help the user locate the vehicle.

  Conveniences in the facelifted Almera include a wireless device charger, the NissanConnect infotainment setup with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Google Maps navigation via an eight-inch touchscreen, and voice recognition. Meanwhile, the ‘Quore Modure’ premium seats do not accumulate or reflect heat, offering greater comfort as a result, says Nissan.

  The Nissan 360 Safety Shield suite also features in the 2023 Almera facelift in Thailand, with advanced safety features including rear cross traffic alert, moving object detection, intelligent forward collision warning, blind spot warning and intelligent around view monitoring, plus high beam assist and lane departure warning.

  

  

  

  

  2023 Nissan Almera facelift in Thailand, with accessories

  Also on are active safety features including vehicle dynamic control (stability control), ABS, EBD, brake assist and hill start assist. Passive safety features on all grades include six airbags as well as pretensioning and load-limiting seatbelts.

  The Thai market Almera also receives a choice of accessories packages comprised of the Iconic Package, the Ignite Package and the Ultimate Package, for accessorising the vehicle inside and out.

  The Iconic Package brings black front grille, roof-mounted shark fin, sports pedal set, floor carpets and kick plate, while the Ignite Package brings front and rear bumper lips and side skirts in body colour along with a duck-tail rear spoiler in gloss black. The Ultimate Package combines the items of both the Iconic Package and the Ignite Package.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  2023 Nissan Almera facelift in Thailand, with accessories

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Nissan Almera facelift debuts – US Versa gets bolder face, equipment tweaks, keeps 124 PS 1.6L NA

  In Cars, International News, Nissan / By Gerard Lye / 11 October 2022 11:46 am / 17 comments

  

  The Nissan Almera (also known as the Versa in the United States) has been given a facelift, with changes to the B-segment sedan’s styling as well as some equipment revisions. This comes a little over three years after the Almera made its global debut back in April 2019.

  The most noticeable change is seen at the front, with an updated version of the brand’s signature V-motion grille that features a black hexagonal piece with an array of horizontal slats bookended by silver trim pieces.

  The more expressive front end also includes a revised apron with a wider lower intake and repositioned fog lamp sections, while the latest Nissan logo replaces the older design. Nissan also introduced a new 17-inch wheel design and Gray Sky Pearl paint for the mid-spec SV and range-topping SR variants, which are two of three available options – S is the base option.

  

  As for the rear, it remains unchanged from before, and this is also true of the inside. The interior sports the same dashboard layout as the pre-facelift model, but there are some tweaks. For the base variant, a new optional S Plus package adds Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support to the seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system as well as 16-inch alloy wheels and a 60:40 split-folding rear seat bench.

  Meanwhile, the SV gains a centre console with an armrest, a wireless phone charging pad and a new Chambray interior colour with the facelift. This complements standard items like 16-inch alloys, automatic LED headlamps as well as features that come with S Plus package.

  The SR also gets the SV’s improvements, but its touchscreen infotainment system is larger at eight inches and includes Wi-Fi hotspot, NissanConnect services as well as six speakers (the others get just four). The range-topper also comes standard with 17-inch alloys, heated front seats and remote engine start.

  

  Safety-wise, every variant comes with Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist. Available safety technologies include Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, both added on with the SV, while the SR goes a step further by also including Intelligent Cruise Control (adaptive cruise control).

  The Almera/Versa continues to be powered by a HR16DE 1.6 litre NA four-cylinder petrol engine with 124 PS (122 hp) and 154 Nm of torque – with a choice of a five-speed manual (S only) or Xtronic CVT. This is different from the Almera we get in Malaysia (currently in pre-facelift form), which packs a HR10DET 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol unit offering 100 PS (99 hp) and 152 Nm, with only a CVT being the available transmission.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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