2023 Nissan Almera facelift debuts – US Versa will get bolder face, tools tweaks, retains 124 PS 1.6L NA

The Nissan Almera (often known as the Versa in america) has been given a facelift, with adjustments to the B-segment sedan’s styling in addition to some tools revisions. This comes a little bit over three years after the Almera made its international debut again in April 2019.

Probably the most noticeable change is seen on the entrance, with an up to date model of the model’s signature V-motion grille that includes a black hexagonal piece with an array of horizontal slats bookended by silver trim items.

The extra expressive entrance finish additionally features a revised apron with a wider decrease consumption and repositioned fog lamp sections, whereas the newest Nissan emblem replaces the older design. Nissan additionally launched a brand new 17-inch wheel design and Grey Sky Pearl paint for the mid-spec SV and range-topping SR variants, that are two of three out there choices – S is the bottom possibility.

As for the rear, it stays unchanged from earlier than, and that is additionally true of the within. The inside sports activities the identical dashboard structure because the pre-facelift mannequin, however there are some tweaks. For the bottom variant, a brand new elective S Plus package deal provides Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist to the seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system in addition to 16-inch alloy wheels and a 60:40 split-folding rear seat bench.

In the meantime, the SV features a centre console with an armrest, a wi-fi cellphone charging pad and a brand new Chambray inside color with the facelift. This enhances normal gadgets like 16-inch alloys, computerized LED headlamps in addition to options that include S Plus package deal.

The SR additionally will get the SV’s enhancements, however its touchscreen infotainment system is bigger at eight inches and contains Wi-Fi hotspot, NissanConnect companies in addition to six audio system (the others get simply 4). The range-topper additionally comes normal with 17-inch alloys, heated entrance seats and distant engine begin.

Security-wise, each variant comes with Computerized Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Computerized Braking and Excessive Beam Help. Accessible security applied sciences embrace Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Site visitors Alert, each added on with the SV, whereas the SR goes a step additional by additionally together with Clever Cruise Management (adaptive cruise management).

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 selection of a five-speed guide (S solely) or Xtronic CVT. That is completely different from the Almera we get in Malaysia (presently in pre-facelift type), which packs a HR10DET 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol unit providing 100 PS (99 hp) and 152 Nm, with solely a CVT being the out there transmission.