Driven In 140 Char: 2014 Nissan Almera 1.5

[ren_yeo]

Driven In 140 Char: 2014 Nissan Almera 1.5 Comfort (A)



Driven In 140 Char delivers itemized driving impression in 140 English alphabet characters (just like Twitter!). It proffers of an alternative to run-the-gamut mainstream with a no-holds-barred altitude and drivel perspective. Fast action drivers will love the quickie read. So, seat back. Pop the soda. Chill. Enjoy the ride.


Driven on 2 March 2014


What is it?
In '11 Nissan introduced 4-dr Almera as replacement for S'pore's ageing Latio sedan but left the unfortunate 5-door to soldier on till '13.

Underpinning
Thai-made B-segment Almera rides on Nissan-Renault's "V" platform which underpinned models in the alliance such as '10 Micra and '12 Clio.

Ride & Handling
Roly-poly through bends and corners. Supple shocks and good chairs make for cushy ride. Steering is nicely weighted but a tad blunt.

NVH
Does like it says on the tin: old school subcompact refinement from 10 years back. Fairly quiet about town but still rough around the edges.

Powertrain
Almera low-tech mill is coarse and cheap at higher revs. Lack of instant grunt in lower rev bands. 4-speeder auto 'box is prehistoric stuff.

Cabin
Dash: Hard and grainy plastics abound. I've seen better & padded dash on the Latio. Doors that shut like a tin lid of a Milo can is criminal.

Controls: As the base variant don't expect all-singing-and-dancing stuff. Control stalks are well-oiled. Aircon is wintery but lacks digital readout.

Space: High beltlines make looking down on curbs impossible. Rear leg and knee room rival new Lexus ES sedan's. Shoulder room limited at the back.

Design
Even frogs are perched, it's cooler to travel on public buses and trains than to sit inside a green house. A car for 1st time buyer only.

What's in store
Price:$117,800 (as tested) Power:99hp Torque:134Nm 0-100:13.7s Kerb weight:1,005kg Fuel economy:14.5km/l CO2 emission:159g/km

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[Quantum]

Driven In 140 Char: 2014 Nissan Almera 1.5 Comfort (A)

 

 

Driven In 140 Char delivers itemized driving impression in 140 English alphabet characters (just like Twitter!). It proffers of an alternative to run-the-gamut mainstream with a no-holds-barred altitude and drivel perspective. Fast action drivers will love the quickie read. So, seat back. Pop the soda. Chill. Enjoy the ride.

 

 

Driven on 2 March 2014

 

 

What is it?

In '11 Nissan introduced 4-dr Almera as replacement for S'pore's ageing Latio sedan but left the unfortunate 5-door to soldier on till '13.

 

Underpinning

Thai-made B-segment Almera rides on Nissan-Renault's "V" platform which underpinned models in the alliance such as '10 Micra and '12 Clio.

 

Ride & Handling

Roly-poly through bends and corners. Supple shocks and good chairs make for cushy ride. Steering is nicely weighted but a tad blunt.

 

NVH

Does like it says on the tin: old school subcompact refinement from 10 years back. Fairly quiet about town but still rough around the edges.

 

Powertrain

Almera low-tech mill is coarse and cheap at higher revs. Lack of instant grunt in lower rev bands. 4-speeder auto 'box is prehistoric stuff.

 

Cabin

Dash: Hard and grainy plastics abound. I've seen better & padded dash on the Latio. Doors that shut like a tin lid of a Milo can is criminal.

 

Controls: As the base variant don't expect all-singing-and-dancing stuff. Control stalks are well-oiled. Aircon is wintery but lacks digital readout.

 

Space: High beltlines make looking down on curbs impossible. Rear leg and knee room rival new Lexus ES sedan's. Shoulder room limited at the back.

 

Design

Even frogs are perched, it's cooler to travel on public buses and trains than to sit inside a green house. A car for 1st time buyer only.

 

What's in store

Price:$117,800 (as tested) Power:99hp Torque:134Nm 0-100:13.7s Kerb weight:1,005kg Fuel economy:14.5km/l CO2 emission:159g/km

 

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don't think this car will be popular in Singapore,

99bhp/137Nm, 13.7s, too weak for normal family usage,

14.5km/l not impressive

Price wise so so,

Doors that shut like a tin lid of a Milo can is criminal

Shoulder room limited at the back

[Vhtfhwlego]

top speed is 220km/hr or 120km/hr?

or need a full tank to reach top speed?

[Blackyv]

top speed is 220km/hr or 120km/hr?

or need a full tank to reach top speed?

 

u sure u dare to hit 120kmh with this car?....

[Watwheels]

Why?! Nissan, why you make this kinda car when you can make a car like GTR? Why?!

 

Haha...

Edited April 10, 2014 by Watwheels

[ER-3682]

Why?! Nissan, why you make this kinda car when you can make a car like GTR? Why?!

 

Haha...

THIS IS A 'bread & butter" car for the family...not everybody can own a GTR.

But frankly speaking,for this price i rather get a Kia K3 or Hyundai..A much better car.

[TVT]

No center armrest....?!

[ER-3682]

No center armrest....?!

Huh.?

[Watwheels]

THIS IS A 'bread & butter" car for the family...not everybody can own a GTR.

 

But frankly speaking,for this price i rather get a Kia K3 or Hyundai..A much better car.

LoL... That's not what I meant.