Nissan Malaysia has introduced the refreshed Almera (known as the Sunny in other Asian countries and Versa in North America), along with a Nismo version for the local market.
Unfortunately, while the Nismo styling package is there, Nissan’s performance division didn’t touch the engine or other mechanical components except the suspension. The optional Nismo package features more aggressive bumpers with chin spoilers, side skirts, a trunk lid spoiler, a sports exhaust, 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/50 Continental tyres and a revised suspension system.
The Nismo visual kit (including spoilers, skirts, wheels and bumpers) is priced at 9,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about $2,530). When the exhaust and suspension system are included, the price increases to 14,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about $3,935).
Owners who will order the Nismo package for their Almera will have to settle for the standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 102 PS (101hp) and 139Nm (103lb-ft) of torque. The engine is offered with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions.
The refreshed Almera is identical to the model sold in China and India and features redesigned headlights, a new grille and bumper, new alloy wheels, a new steering wheel, a piano black center console and revised seat trims. In Malaysia, the model also gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen Android-based navigation system.
Prices for the Nissan Almera start from 64,960 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately $18,260).
Story references: Indian Autos Blog
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