Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The Japanese automaker started from scratch when it developed the 1995 Almera / Pulsar, which was the replacement for the Sunny lineup.
Nissan sold the new vehicle with different nameplates depending on the market and offered it in a few shapes. While in Europe the three- and five-door hatchbacks were highly appreciated, other customers targeted the sedan version, which was considered more serious than its siblings, even though it shared many parts with the rest of the Almera range.
At the front, the sedan showed a similar front fascia as the Primera P10 generation with horizontal headlights and a small grille between them that sported the Nissan logo on its upper side. The bumper featured an additional center grille crossed by a slat extended from side to side over the fake side air intakes. The car's profile revealed a sloped rear windscreen and a tall luggage compartment. Finally, at the back, the car sported a set of wide taillights that emerged from the quarter panels to the trunk lid.
Inside, the bland design continued with a simple, curved dashboard and a low-profiled instrument cluster that hosted two larger dials for the speedometer and tachometer, plus the gauges for the fuel level and the coolant temperature. On the center stack, Nissan placed the audio system above the climate control unit. In the back, the automaker installed a bench for three, although it was mostly roomy enough just for two occupants.
Under the hood, Nissan offered the Almera with a choice of four engines paired with a standard five-speed manual transmission. The 1.6-liter gasoline unit was also available with a four-speed automatic as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1392 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 6000 RPM 87 HP @ 6000 RPM 86 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 116 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3406.1 lbs (1545 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 4AT FWD (99 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 6000 RPM 99 HP @ 6000 RPM 98 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (99 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 6000 RPM 99 HP @ 6000 RPM 98 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2325.9 lbs (1055 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3516.4 lbs (1595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1974 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4800 RPM 75 HP @ 4800 RPM 74 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 132 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.9 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/56.7 in (1,471/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.5 cuFT (439 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |