Nissan Almera 2020– car dimensions: 4495 mm long, 1740 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,090 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 482 litres.
The VL cabin has fabric Zero Gravity seats, manual air-con, a basic radio with Bluetooth and USB, and urethane wheel. Higher grades add an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, auto climate, and leather. All grades get AEB with forward collision warning. Blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and cameras are on upper grades only. Rear sensors appear on some VL specs.
Boot holds 482 litres with seats up. 60:40 split-fold rear seats are standard across grades for extra flexibility. Lower wider opening helps loading.
The cabin feels roomy with strong rear legroom and a large trunk. Zero Gravity semi-bucket front seats support well and cut fatigue on long trips. Extra insulation and thicker glass keep road and wind noise low. Fabric or leather trim depending on market, manual air-con on the VL, front armrest, and 60:40 split rear seats with armrest make daily use simple and comfortable.
Rated fuel use 18.4 km/L, 35-litre tank, up to 650 km range.
Service every 7,000 km or 6 months.
ASEAN NCAP 4-star rating.
Standard AEB, VDC, ABS, EBD, BA, HSA and ISOFIX.
Airbags two or six by market on VL grade.
The 1.0 turbo returns a claimed 18.4 km per litre. The 35-litre tank supports trips of up to 650 km on a fill. Real-world figures sit lower in heavy traffic but stay competitive for the class.
Official service runs every 7,000 km or six months. Free services cover several early intervals in some markets. Oil, filter and basic checks form the bulk of routine work.
Safety kit includes intelligent forward collision warning with emergency braking on every grade. VDC, traction control, ABS, EBD, brake assist and hill start assist are standard. ISOFIX anchors and seat-belt reminders complete the base package. Airbag count is two on Malaysian VL cars and six in Thai and Philippine VL cars. The generation scores four stars in ASEAN NCAP testing.
Keep the car with regular oil changes suited to the turbo engine and follow the shorter interval. The light kerb weight and simple running gear keep ownership costs low. Tyre and brake wear stay ordinary for a compact sedan.
Length 4495 mm, Width 1740 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2620 mm (Almera 2020-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Malaysia specifications, Nissan PH brochure, DSF.my review and ArabWheels.