Description and history of the car Nissan Almera

Nissan Almera - compact family car (C-segment according to European classification), produced from 1995 to the present day by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It replaced the "Pulsar", which was produced since 1978. In North America it was called "Altima", in some markets it is called "Latio" or "Bluebird Sylphy". The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is carried out on the front wheels. The body is produced in the form of a sedan and a hatchback. The main competitors are the following cars from other manufacturers - Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Fiesta, Honda Civic, Hyundai Solaris (Accent), Kia Rio, Lada Vesta, Mitsubishi Lancer, Opel Astra, Peugeot 301 (2012), Renault Logan, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Auris and Volkswagen Polo.

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Predecessor - Nissan Pulsar

Nissan Pulsar - compact car (before 1995, B-segment according to European classification) and a compact family car (after 1995), produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It replaced the second generation of the car "Datsun Cherry" (F10). The body was a hatchback and a sedan. The engine was located transversely in the front, the drive was on the front wheels, and since 1987 all-wheel drive has appeared.

First generation (N10, N11, 1978−1982)

The car was introduced in May 1978. It retained the "Cherry" name in Europe and other export markets. In February 1979, a version was shown at the Dutch international motor show "AutoRAI" "Datsun Cherry". The body was produced in the form of a hatchback, sedan, coupe, station wagon and van. The length of the body was 3890-3940 mm, width 1620 mm and height 1360 mm, weight 840 kg. The car shared a platform with "Nissan Sunny". Production facilities were located in Japan and New Zealand.

The 1.0 liter E-series gasoline engines were used (988 cm³, E10, I4, 50 l. With.), 1.3 liters (1270 cm³, E13, I4, 67 hp) and 1.5 liters (1488 cm³, E15, I4, 75 hp). Then the engine line was updated to the "A" series with the following characteristics - 1.0 liter (988 cm³, A10, I4, 62 hp), 1.2 liters (1171 cm³, A12, I4, 70 hp), 1.2 liters (1237 cm³, A12A, I4, 69 hp), 1.4 liters (1397 cm³, A14, I4, 85 hp) and 1.5 liters (1488 cm³, A15, I4, 80 hp).

In 1982, Nissan badges began appearing on cars. The company began to drop the Datsun name for its international markets.

Second generation (N12, 1982−1986)

The second generation with the code "N12" was announced in April, and sales began in Europe in October 1982. The car was sold worldwide under the brand "Nissan" with the name "Pulsar". In Europe, the name "Cherry" remained, in Malaysia and Africa it was called "Langley", and other names in some countries. The body was produced as a 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe and 3- or 5-door hatchback. The length of the body was 3980 mm, width 1620 mm, height 1390 mm, the curb weight was 820 kg. The car was assembled in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

The engines were mainly four-cylinder petrol with the following characteristics: 1.0 liter (988 cm³, E10, I4, 50 l. With.), 1.3 liters (1270 cm³, E13, I4, 60 hp), 1.5 liters (1488 cm³, E15 and E15ET turbo, I4, 67 and 114 hp) and 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, E16, I4, 70 hp)There was one diesel engine with a capacity of 1.7 liters (1680 cm³, CD17, I4) with a capacity of 60 hp.

Third generation (N13, 1986−1990)

The design of the third generation continued the "square" forms of its predecessor, abandoning the smooth aerodynamic appearance that was becoming fashionable in those years. The body style was produced as a 3- or 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The length of the car was 4229 mm, the width was 1679 mm and the height was 1295 mm. The engine was located transversely in the front with a drive to the front wheels. In February 1987, all-wheel drive with three viscous clutches appeared. The price of the all-wheel drive version was 50% higher than the usual one. In 1986, the Pulsar received the "Car of the Year in Japan" award. Assembly was carried out in Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

The petrol engine range includes four-cylinder in-line models with the following characteristics:

• 1.0 liter (988 cm³, E10, 50 hp);
• 1.3 liters (1270 cm³, E13, 60 hp);
• 1.4 liters (1392 cm³, GA14S/GA14DS, 79/75 l. With.);
• 1.5 liters (1487 cm³, E15, 74 hp);
• 1.5 liters (1497 cm³, GA15S, 85 hp);
• 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, E16, 70 hp);
• 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, GA16S, 84 hp);
• 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, 16LF (GM), 73 hp);
• 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, CA16DE DOHC, 122 hp);
• 1.8 liters (1796 cm³, 18LE (GM), 95 hp);
• 1.8 liters (1809 cm³, CA18DE DOHC, 131 hp).

The diesel engine was installed in one modification with a volume of 1.7 liters (1680 cm³, CD17, I4, 54 hp). The gearbox was a 3-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual.

Fourth generation (N14, 1990−1995)

In 1990, smoother lines appeared in the design of the car. This is the last generation of the Pulsar in Europe, the next generation will be sold there under the name "Nissan Almera". In Great Britain the car was called "Sunny". In New Zealand, small-unit assembly continued and the car was sold there under the name "Sentra". The body was a 3- or 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The length of the car was 4975 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1400 mm and the curb weight was 1220 kg. There was also a 2-door sports coupe brought out into a separate model called "NX1600". The engine is located transversely in the front, all-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Assembly shops were located in Japan, Australia, Greece, New Zealand and Taiwan.

The range of petrol engines was significantly updated, all became with two overhead camshafts (DOHC), included the following models - 1.3 liters (1295 cm³, GA13DS, I4, 79 hp), 1.4 liters (1392 cm³, GA14DS/GA14DE, I4, 75/86 l. With.), 1.5 liters (1497 cm³, GA15DS, I4, 94 l. With.), 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, GA16DS/GA16DNE, I4, 89/105 l. With.), 1.8 liters (1838 cm³, SR18DE, I4, 123 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, SR20DE/ SR20DET turbo, I4, 160/210 hp). The diesel engine remained the same, with a capacity of 1.7 liters (1680 cm³, CD17, I4, 54 hp). In different countries, engine power may differ slightly, up or down.

Fifth generation (N15, 1995−2000)

The fifth generation of the Pulsar grew from a small car (B-segment) to a compact car (C-segment). As written above, it was sold in Europe under the name "Almera". In New Zealand, the name "Sentra" remained, in Taiwan there was the name "Arex Pulsar", in South Korea - "Daewoo Pointer". The body styles remained the same as the "N14", and the two-door coupe was called "Lucino". The overall length of the car was 4120 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1385 mm and the curb weight was 1040 kg. The engine was located transversely in the front, the drive was full or on the front wheels. Assembly was carried out in Japan and Taiwan.

The engine lineup has been updated, and only petrol engines with the following characteristics remain: 1.5 liters (1497 cm³, GA15DE, i4, 105 l. With.), 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, GA16DE, 115 hp), 1.6 liters (1596 cm³, SR16VE, 175 hp), 1.8 liters (1838 cm³, SR18DE, I4, 123 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, SR20DE, i4, 160 hp).

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First generation Almera (N15, 1995−2000)

The first generation appeared in 1995 as a replacement "Nissan Pulsar N14". Almera is almost identical to the fifth generation Pulsar (N15), which was sold under this name only in Japan. The body was a 3- or 5-door hatchback and a 4-door sedan. The length of the car was 4120 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1395 mm and the curb weight was 1035 kg. All trim levels had power steering, driver's airbag and electric rear-view mirrors. Production was carried out only in Japan. In 1998, a minor restyling of the model was carried out, which affected the appearance of the car.

The petrol engine range includes three models with a capacity of 1.4 litres (1392 cm³, GA14DE, I4, 86 l. With.), 1.6 liters (1597 cm³, GA16DE, I4, 115 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, SR20DE, I4, 160 hp). A single 2.0-liter diesel engine was installed (1973 cm³, CD20, I4, 75 hp). Gearbox 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Almera N15, sedan, back view

Almera N15, hatchback, back view

Almera N15, dashboard

Second generation (N16, 2000−2006)

In January 2000, the second generation of Almera with the code "N16" was presented. The car is based on the global platform "Nissan MS", on which the "Primera", "Sunny", "Sentra", "Wingroad", "X-Trail" and "Serena". In Australia and New Zealand, it was sold under the name "Pulsar" of the fifth generation. The car became more spacious inside, the control and dynamics were improved. The body was in the performance of a 3- and 5-door hatchback, as well as a 4-door sedan. The length of the car was 4184 mm, the width was 1706 mm, the height was 1448 mm and the curb weight was 1285 kg. Production was carried out in the UK and South Africa.

The range of petrol four-cylinder in-line engines is represented by two models with a volume of 1.5 liters (1497 cm³, QG15DE, 109 hp) and 1.8 liters (1769 cm, QG18DE, 115 hp). There are also two models of 1.5-liter diesel engines (1461 cm³, K9K Renault, i4, 82 hp) and 2.2 liters (2184 cm³, YD22DDTi, I4, common rail, 110 l. With.). Gearbox 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

In 2003, the model was restyled. The car received an updated exterior and interior, reconfigured suspension, new engines, and a 6-speed manual transmission.

In 2002 the company "Renault Samsung Motors" south Korea has started producing a car "Renault Samsung SM3", based on "Almera N16". Since 2006 it has been sold in Russia and Ukraine as "Almera Classic", in Central America as "Almera B10" and in Central Asia as "Sunny B10".

Almera N16, hatchback

Almera N16, hatchback, back view

Almera N16, dashboard

Third generation (N17, 2011–present)

In October 2011, Nissan launched a fuel-efficient car called the Almera. It is essentially an updated version of the sedan "Nissan Latio", which is assembled on the basis of the global platform "Nissan V". The body was presented as a 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback. The length of the car was 4425 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1500 mm and the curb weight of 1020 kg. Production is carried out in Japan. The engine was only petrol with a volume of 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, I4, 102 hp). Gearbox: 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Almera N17, sedan, back view

Almera N17, dashboard

Almera N17, rear seats