Nissan Almera N16: a step forward or another setback?

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Almera is an updated version of the once popular Sunny. The production of this car was mastered simultaneously in England, in the city of Sunderland, and at the Nissan Motor plant in Japan. Japanese and European engineers have developed a car that, in its configuration, is intended primarily for sale in the European market. And here we have the Nissan Almera N16. Let's see what kind of car it is. Can it be considered an improvement of the previous mod or will it add to the list of unsuccessful solutions?

The car has a new corporate platform like MS, and the body has the traditional index "N" and the number 16. The former Almera of the first generation had the index "N15" (1995-2000). For the European market, the debut of the second generation took place in 2000. At first, the car was offered exclusively with a five-door hatchback body. Then the 3-door version went on sale. And already in the middle of 2000, deliveries of the sedan to Europe began.

Let'sconsider the description of the Nissan Almera N16. The new model was equipped with several gasoline engines. Unit 1, 5-liter type QG15DE became the base, but only for hatchbacks. Its power is 90 hp. It is equipped with a central timing drive. Some time later, its power was increased to 98 hp, while not increasing fuel consumption. The 1.8-liter engine is more powerful and develops 114 hp. Its late modification can develop 116 hp. s.

The Nissan Almera N16 is supplied to the European market with a 1.5-liter Renault K9K diesel engine. Its power is 82 liters. With. Another engine for Europeans is a 22-liter Nissan YD22DDT diesel engine that develops 136 hp. With. Gasoline engines QG18 and QG15 have very good economy ratings. Even on domestic gasoline, with qualified maintenance, the Nissan Almera N16 is able to cover 300 thousand km without needing major repairs.

Now let's look at the advantages of this car. It has a dense suspension, well-balanced ergonomics and a comfortable interior. The interior is good, there is enough space in the cabin, sound insulation is good. The equipment is amazing. The salon is “full” of many niches and pockets for small items.

Car handling is confident, but not too bright. The car slows down without enthusiasm, accelerates also slowly. In terms of driving properties, the car gets along well, on the streets of the city it is simply magnificent. Almera N16 showed itself here as a very maneuverable car. Solid suspension provides the ability to move in "near-combat" modes. Howeverby the standards of the class, the smoothness is far from a record. The car goes well on smooth autobahns, but on broken roads it can be very upsetting.

What can be said about the shortcomings of the Nissan Almera N16? Reviews of many owners of this car say that it has a low ride. In addition, the car is equipped with weak engines, as well as whimsical electrics.

Some say the Nissan Almera N16 is a bad car. However, it is not. The combination of consumer qualities speaks of a big step forward when compared with the previous model. But this car did not distinguish itself with the famous Japanese reliability and quality factor. Most likely, it resembles former Korean-made cars. And now a completely logical question arises as to whether it is worth buying the N16. We will answer it: yes, it is worth it. But only if your previous car was not Almera N15.