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After eight long years, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has finally welcomed a brand-new Nissan Almera. The new B-segment sedan is now priced from RM 79.9k for the base Turbo VL variant, before topping out at RM 91.3k for the Turbo VLT variant.
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Now, let’s take a closer look at five things you didn’t know about the 2020 Nissan Almera!
1. One of the most fuel efficient cars we've tested
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The previous-generation Nissan Almera sported a run-of-the-mill naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre engine mated to a 4-speed automatic, allowing it to return a claimed fuel consumption of 6.7-litre/100 km.
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With the introduction of the all-new Nissan Almera, the new model has finally ditched that archaic powertrain in favour of a more sophisticated turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. The brand-new Almera also features a CVT-type automatic transmission.
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Combined, ETCM says that the all-new Nissan Almera is able to return 5.4-litre/100 km under the NEDC R101 test cycle. During out short stint with the Almera, it returned an average of 5.19-litre/100 km - one of the most fuel efficient cars we're tested to-date.
2. The 1.0L Turbo packs sufficient power
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Don't let the small engine capacity fool you, as the Almera's forced-induction engine more than makes up for the difference in engine capacity.
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On paper the Nissan Almera offers 100 PS and 152 Nm - hardly ground-breaking figures, but the full 152 Nm of torque is available from 2,400 rpm all the way 4,000 rpm, making accelerating and overtaking a breeze.
While horsepower figures trail the Honda City and Toyota Vios, the Nissan Almera offers more torque than its rivals, which is actually more useful for day-to-day commutes.
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3. One of the safest cars around
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For the first time ever, the Malaysian market Nissan Almera gets stability control and traction control – both of which weren’t available on he predecessor model.
Adding on to that, the VLP and VLT variants of the Almera are equipped with 6 airbags, putting the Almera toe-and-toe with segment rivals like the Honda City and Toyota Vios.
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The improvements in the safety department continue, as all three variants feature Nissan’s Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (AEB). Currently, no other B-segment sedan offers AEB and FCW across the range.
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As for the range-topping VLT variant, it adds Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
4. Exceptionally quiet ride
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One feature that can’t be seen but can definitely be experienced is the improved sound insulation.
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Compared to its Thai counterpart, the Malaysian-spec Nissan Almera feature more sound insulation for a quieter ride.
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In fact, armed with our trusty dB meter in hand, we found out that the cabin registered an average of 68 dB whilst cruising at 110 km/h.
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Furthermore, Nissan has done a great job isolating the Almera’s three-cylinder harshness from entering the cabin, resulting in a very well-insulated cabin.
5. More comfortable than the Honda City
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We’ve kept the best for last.
Yes, you read that right – the all-new Nissan Almera is more comfortable than the Honda City.
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This is largely due to Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats, which does an excellent job of providing C-segment-like comfort levels – something that was unimaginable a year ago. As gimmicky as the name may sound, they actually work exceptionally well.
Couple the Zero Gravity seats and the well-tuned suspension with its additional sound insulation, the all-new Nissan Almera is definitely one of the most comfortable B-segment sedans out there.
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