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{{short description|Car model and nameplate by Nissan}}
{{hatnote|"Almera" redirects here. It is not to be confused with the French surname [[Alméras]], or the [[Nissan Altima]].}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Nissan Almera
| image = 2023 Nissan Versa (N18) IMG 3105.jpg
| caption = 2023 Nissan Versa (N18)
| manufacturer = [[Nissan]]
| aka = [[Nissan Pulsar]] (1995–2008)<br />[[Nissan Sentra]] (1995–2000)<br />[[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]] (2000–2008)<br />[[Nissan Latio]] (2011–2019)<br />[[Nissan Sunny]] (2011–present)<br />[[Nissan Versa]] (2011–present)<br />[[#N17|Nissan V-Drive]] (2019–present)
| production = 1995–2008<br />2011–present
| class = [[Compact car]] ([[C-segment|C]]) (1995–2008)<br />[[Subcompact car]] ([[B-segment|B]]) (2011–present)
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| predecessor = [[Nissan Pulsar#N14|Nissan Pulsar/Sunny (N14)]]
}}

The '''Nissan Almera''' is a line of sedans produced by Japanese manufacturer '''[[Nissan]]''' since 1995. The early generations, including the first-generation N15 and second-generation N16, were classified as [[Compact car|compact cars]] ([[C-segment]]) and were essentially the European export versions of the [[Nissan Pulsar]].

Starting with the third-generation N17, the Almera was reclassified as a subcompact sedan (B-segment), built on the [[Nissan V platform]]. This version has been marketed under five different nameplates in various international markets.

The Almera nameplate has also been used for several [[#Other versions|other unrelated models]] in other export markets, including the South Korean-manufactured [[Renault Samsung SM3|Samsung SM3]] and for the Nissan Almera Classic in [[Russia]].

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== First generation (N15; 1995) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = 1996 Nissan Almera 01.jpg
| model_code = N15
| aka = [[Nissan Pulsar]] (Japan)<br />[[Nissan Sentra]] (New Zealand)<br />[[Nissan Lucino]] (Japan)
| production = 1995–2000
| assembly = Japan: [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa|Oppama]]
| body_style = 3/5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.4&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|GA14DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|GA16DE]]'' I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|SR20DE]]'' I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan CD engine#CD20|CD20]]'' I4
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2535|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4120|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1690|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1395|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|1035|kg|lb|0}}
| sp = uk
}}
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = Nissan Almera 1.6 GX 1996 (rear).jpg
| caption1 = Nissan Almera 1.6 GX 3-door hatchback
| image2 = Nissan Almera rear 20080127.jpg
| caption2 = Nissan Almera 5-door hatchback
| image3 = Nissan Almera rear 20070518.jpg
| caption3 = Nissan Almera GX saloon
}}

The first Almera model was manufactured in late 1995 as a replacement for the [[Nissan Pulsar#N14|Nissan Sunny (N14)]], a nameplate which had been in use for nearly 30 years. The Almera was almost identical to the [[Nissan Pulsar#N15|Nissan Pulsar (N15)]] sold in [[Japan]], apart from different trim options and petrol [[engine]] range.

Early production models were equipped with either a 1.4L [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|GA14DE]] and 1.6L [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|GA16DE]] [[petrol engine]] or a 2.0L [[Nissan CD engine#CD20|CD20]] [[diesel engine]]. Approximately one year into production, a 2.0L [[SR20DE]] GTi was added to the range. The three non-sporting engine options were available in either a three- or five-door hatchback or as a four-door saloon variant. In contrast, the GTi version was only available in the three-door hatchback variant.

In the [[United Kingdom]], the Almera was originally marketed by Nissan as "The car they don't want you to drive".<ref>{{cite web | last = Marshall | first = Caroline | url = http://www.brandrepublic.com/article/28871/backbite | title = Backbite | website = BrandRepublic | date = June 27, 1997 | access-date = July 7, 2015}}</ref> Almost all Almeras sold in the UK were hatchbacks, in contrast to regions such as [[Ireland]], where the saloon proved more popular. The line's high [[Specification (technical standard)|specification]] made it notable at the time, with all models including [[power steering]], [[Airbag|airbags]], electric mirrors, and a [[Vehicle audio|stereo]].

=== Pre-facelift ===
Typical models offered were as follows, with each market differing in detail:
* '''1.4 S, LX, GX, Si''' [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|GA14DE]]
* '''1.6 SLX, SR/SRi''' [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|GA16DE]]
* '''2.0 GTi''' [[SR20DE]]
* '''2.0D GX, SLX''' [[Nissan CD engine#CD20|CD20]]

The top versions included 'high spec' bumpers with fog lights (optional on the Si model), alloy wheels from 1996 onward (Size and design differed between the Si/SRi 14" and GTi 15").

GTi models sported a roof spoiler with an integrated brake light as standard, which was also available as an option on the Si model. In later model years, there were a number of special models and market-specific equipment levels such as the Comfort, Ambiente, Esteem, Precision, and many others.

The 2.0-litre GTi had an optional, aggressive-looking factory body kit which included [[BMW M3]]-style side skirts and front and rear splitters. Models without the body kit came with a simpler plastic front splitter. The GTi also featured uprated suspension, front and rear strut braces, and a quicker steering rack along with the {{cvt|143|PS|kW hp|0}} 2-litre engine.

=== Facelift ===
The Almera received a facelift for the 1998 model year. For phase 2, the front bumpers were redesigned, front splitters were added on the Si/SRi, and the GTi had an all-round body kit as standard (although there was also a [[delete option]] available). From this point, all of the lip spoilers came with an integrated brake light. The original telescopic radio aerial was relocated from the driver's A-pillar to the rear of the roof and modified to a "bee-sting" type. On the GTi, the phase 2 headlights and front indicators featured a black surround.

Towards the end of production around the start of 1999, the GTi models came as standard from the factory with all items which has previously been optional extras, for example ABS, Air Conditioning, updated interior trim, and front seat pockets.

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File:1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 Front.jpg|1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)
File:1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 Rear.jpg|1998 Nissan Almera Equation 1.4 (UK; facelift)
</gallery>

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== {{anchor|N16}} Second generation (N16; 2000) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2003 Nissan Almera E 1.5 Front.jpg
| caption = 2003 Nissan Almera E 5-door (UK; pre-facelift)
| model_code = N16
| aka = [[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]]<br />[[Nissan Pulsar]]
| production = 2000–2008
| assembly = Japan: [[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]], [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]]<br />China: [[Guangzhou]] ([[Dongfeng Motor Company|DMCL]])<br />Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]]<br />Philippines: [[Santa Rosa, Laguna|Santa Rosa City]]<br />Thailand: [[Samut Prakan]]<br />{{ubl |South Africa: [[Rosslyn, Gauteng]] ([[Nissan South Africa|National Car Corporation]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1387.html |title=Nissan. Nissan in South Africa |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510125730/http://car-cat.com/firm-1387.html |archive-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=usurped }}</ref><br />United Kingdom: [[Sunderland]] ([[Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK|NMUK]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-567.html |title=Nissan. Nissan in Great Britain |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=25 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516203250/http://car-cat.com/firm-567.html |archive-date=16 May 2013 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>}}
| designer = Yusuke Kojima (1997)
| body_style = 3/5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]]
| platform = [[Nissan MS platform]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.5&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan QG engine#QG15DE|QG15DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan QG engine#QG16DE|QG16DE]]'' I4
  | 1.8&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan QG engine#QG18DE|QG18DE]]'' I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 1.5&nbsp;L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|K9K]]'' I4
  | 2.2&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan YD engine#YD22DDTi|YD22DDTi]]'' I4
  }}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2535|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{convert|4184|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1706|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1448|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{cvt|1285|kg|lb|0}}
| successor = [[Nissan Tiida#C11|Nissan Tiida (C11)]]
| sp = uk
}}
Launched in January 2000, the second-generation Almera differed from its predecessor with smoother and more curved lines. For Europe, this generation of Almera was produced at the [[Sunderland]] [[NMUK|factory]], which had opened in 1986 and produced the [[Nissan Micra|Micra]], [[Nissan Primera|Primera]], and originally the [[Nissan Bluebird|Bluebird]].

The N16 Almera is based on Nissan's global MS platform, which was Nissan's first new platform to be developed after the partnership with [[Renault]]. The MS platform is also the base for the [[Nissan Primera#P12|P12 Primera]] and [[Nissan Almera Tino|Almera Tino]].

The second-generation Almera was available in three different body styles, a three- or five-door [[Hatchback|hatch]] and a four-door saloon with 1.5, 1.6, and 1.8 [[Nissan QG engine]] series petrol engines as well as a 2.2 direct injection turbo-diesel (110&nbsp;bhp) ([[Nissan YD engine#YD22DD|''YD22DDT'']]) or common-rail turbo-diesel (136&nbsp;bhp) ([[Nissan YD engine#YD22DDTi (common rail)|''YD22DDTi'']]).

Almeras can be also equipped with 1.5 common-rail turbo-diesel ([[dCi]]) from the [[Renault Mégane]] II – Nissan had recently ventured with Renault, and the Almera's diesel engine was one of the first instances of Nissan and Renault's sharing of mechanical underpinnings. Early versions of the 1.5-litre engine were fitted with a mechanical throttle, which was later replaced by a drive-by-wire electronic throttle.

The Almera five-door [[hatchback]] was exported from the UK to Australia and New Zealand and sold as part of the [[Nissan Pulsar#N16|Nissan Pulsar (N16)]] lineup in these countries. The Almera saloon is based on the [[Nissan Sylphy#N16|Bluebird Sylphy]], but has a different front end.

While the previous generation Almera was considered spacious for its class, the N16 Almera was noted to be lacking in rear passenger legroom due to a slightly shorter than category average {{convert|2.53|m|in|1}} wheelbase.

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File:Nissan Almera Dreitürer.JPG|Nissan Almera 3-door (Germany; pre-facelift)
File:2003 Nissan Almera E 1.5 Rear.jpg|2003 Nissan Almera E 5-door (UK; pre-facelift)
</gallery>

=== Facelift ===
In 2003, the Almera received a facelift, which included updated styling, retuned suspension, new engines, and an upgraded interior.

First, the Almera's [[MacPherson strut]] front suspension and multi-link rear suspension (Nissan's name for its double lateral link twist beam suspension) had been retuned. This resulted in a quieter ride and a reduction in the amount of rear bump-through experienced when heavily laden, improving high-speed stability, driving dynamics, and making the car more controllable after an emergency maneuver. The new suspension tuning also proved to produce almost no body roll on tight turns. Overall, Nissan said, the Almera had slightly firmer damper settings and marginally stiffer spring ratings; though there had been no loss of ride comfort or increase in noise levels in normal motoring. The suspension revisions had been executed in such a way as to only become effective at the upper edge of the dynamic envelope.

The facelift also included new chrome, projector-style headlights that were set in a titanium-coloured surround with separate lights for main and low beams set behind an enlarged translucent cover. The front bumper had an integrated engine air intake that ran almost the full width of the car, while a honeycomb mesh grille added visual benefits to the frontal look. Some models also received small circular fog lights.

The interior of the facelifted Almera was redesigned with improved materials and featured a large centre display, available in colour or monochrome, which controlled various functions including climate control, the CD player, and the trip computer. This display was standard on most models, but excluded the S and Pulse trims. Higher-specification variants also offered Nissan's Birdview GPS navigation system. [[Electronic stability control|Electronic Stability Program]] (ESP) was fitted as standard on SE, SVE, and the range-topping SXE models, with the SXE also featuring a switch to manually enable or disable the system.

Additionally, there was a change to the diesel model lineup. Nissan introduced a new version of Common Rail 2.2 Diesel with 6-speed gearbox.

<gallery widths="200" heights="119">
File:2003 Nissan Almera S 1.5 (Front).jpg|2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
File:2003 Nissan Almera S 1.5 (Rear).jpg|2003 Nissan Almera S 5-door (UK; facelift)
File:Nissan Almera sedan.jpg|Nissan Almera saloon (facelift)
</gallery>

=== Production ===
The facelifted Almera was built in [[Sunderland, Tyne and Wear]], UK, and exported to parts of the Asia-Pacific where it was sold as the [[Nissan Pulsar]]. In 2006, the second-generation Almera reached its sixth year of production but was still selling strongly worldwide. It was also sold in Mexico in three versions: a five-door manual five-speed, a five-door automatic three-speed "Comfort" model and a three-door "Sport" version equipped with side curtain air bags, fog lamps and a five-speed manual transmission.

The Almera finished production on 28 November 2007, but it was not instantly replaced. The [[Nissan Tiida|Tiida]] was introduced in several countries as a replacement model throughout 2007 and 2008; although it wasn't officially imported to the United Kingdom, where the [[Nissan Qashqai|Qashqai]] crossover is the model generally considered to be its successor. It was available there through the [[Arnold Clark]] dealership network from March 2009 with models sourced from the [[Republic of Ireland]]. Several Almeras were registered in Ireland in 2008, despite production ending in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/consumer/motoring/motoring-news/2009/04/03/unusual-visitor-s-a-tiida-little-number-86908-21249586/ |title=Unusual visitor's a Tiida little number |newspaper=The Daily Record |date=3 April 2009 |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref>

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== {{anchor|N17}} Third generation (N17; 2011) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = Nissan Almera in Thailand.jpg
| caption = 2012 Nissan Almera (Thailand, pre-facelift)
| model_code = N17
| aka = [[Nissan Latio]] (Japan)<br />[[Nissan Sunny]]<br />[[Nissan Versa]] (Americas)<br />Nissan V-Drive (Latin America, 2019–present)<br />[[Renault Scala]] (India)
| production = 2011–present<br />2011–2019 (Thailand, China)<br>2011–2020 (India)<br />2013–2021 (Philippines, Vietnam)<br />2015–2021 (Brazil)<br />2012–present (Egypt)<br />2012–2017 (Renault Scala)
| assembly = {{unbulleted list
  | Thailand: [[Samut Prakan]] (Nissan Motor Thailand)
  | China: [[Guangzhou]] ([[Dongfeng Nissan]])
  | India: [[Chennai]] ([[Renault Nissan Automotive India|Renault Nissan India]])
  | Malaysia: [[Serendah]] ([[Tan Chong Motor#Serendah, Selangor|TCMA]])
  | Philippines: [[Santa Rosa, Laguna]]<ref name="Inquirer">{{cite news|url=http://business.inquirer.net/124157/little-cars-that-are-big-inside |title=Little Cars That Are Big Inside |last=Ang |first=Jason K. |newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]] |date=28 May 2013 |access-date=9 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/772695/nissan-closing-its-philippine-car-assembly-plant-dti-says/story/|title=Nissan closing its Philippine car assembly plant, DTI says|first=TED|last=CORDERO|website=GMA News Online|date=21 January 2021 }}</ref>
  | Vietnam: [[Da Nang]] ([[Tan Chong Motor#Da Nang, Vietnam|TCIEV]])
  | Mexico: [[Aguascalientes]] (Nissan Mexicana, A1)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnnexpansion.com/manufactura/2011/06/24/aguascalientes-fabricara-el-nuevo-nissan |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627074332/http://www.cnnexpansion.com/manufactura/2011/06/24/aguascalientes-fabricara-el-nuevo-nissan |url-status=usurped |archive-date=27 June 2011 |title=Aguascalientes fabricará el nuevo Nissan |date=24 June 2011 |publisher=cnnexpansion.com}}</ref>
  | Brazil: [[Resende, Rio de Janeiro]]
  | Myanmar: [[Bago, Myanmar|Bago]] ([[Tan Chong Motor#Bago, Myanmar|TCMM]])
  | Egypt: [[6th of October (city)|6th of October]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Nissan Egypt maintains full production despite currency crisis |url=https://supplierinsight.ihsmarkit.com/news/35133/nissan-egypt-maintains-full-production-despite-currency-crisis |access-date=16 September 2018 |date=21 March 2016}}</ref>
}}
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]]
| platform = [[Nissan V platform]]
| related = [[Nissan Micra#K13|Nissan Micra/March (K13)]]<br />[[Nissan Note#E12|Nissan Note (E12)]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|petrol]]:'''
  | 1.0 L ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR10DE|HR10DE]]'' [[Straight-three engine|I3]]
  | 1.2 L ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR12DE|HR12DE]]'' I3
  | 1.5 L ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR15DE|HR15DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6 L ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR16DE|HR16DE]]'' I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|diesel]]:'''
  |1.5&nbsp;L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|K9K]]'' I4
  }}
| transmission = 4-speed ''RE4F03C'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed ''RS5F91R'' [[manual transmission|manual]]<br /> ''RE0F11A'' [[Continuously variable transmission|Xtronic CVT]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{cvt|1500|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{convert|1020|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Nissan Tiida#C11|Nissan Tiida (C11)]]<br />[[Nissan Tsuru]] (Mexico)<br />[[Nissan Aprio]] (Mexico)
| sp = uk
}}
The N17 Almera was first introduced in China at the [[Auto Guangzhou|Guangzhou Auto Show]] in December 2010, where it was marketed as the '''Nissan Sunny'''. It went on sale in January 2011. Based on the company's global [[Nissan V platform|V platform]], the model was touted as a saloon for the global market, as it was gradually marketed across 170 countries with assemblies conducted in numerous American, African, and Asian countries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=NISSAN {{!}} BRAND & PRODUCTS {{!}} Nissan {{!}} Sunny / Versa / Almera / Latio|url=https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NISSAN/SUNNY_VERSA_ALMERA/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=www.nissan-global.com}}</ref>

In October 2011, Nissan debuted the model in Thailand as the Almera. It was positioned as an entry-level saloon for the [[Eco Car (Thailand)|Eco Car]] programme in Thailand, which required a 1.2-litre engine to be adopted. The Almera name is also used for the model in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Nigeria.

In the Americas, it is badged as the '''Nissan Versa'''. It went on sale in North America in July 2011,<ref name=":0"/> and in Brazil in October 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nissan Versa é lançado no Brasil com preços entre R$ 35.490 e R$ 42.990|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/107520/nissan-versa-e-lancado-no-brasil-com-precos-entre-r-35490-e-r-42990/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Motor1.com|language=pt-br}}</ref>

The [[Nissan Sunny|Sunny]] nameplate is also used in India, Vietnam, and various Middle Eastern countries. The N17 Almera was also exported from Thailand to Japan since October 2012 until December 2016, where it was marketed as the {{nihongo|'''Nissan Latio'''|日産・ラティオ|Nissan Ratio|lead=yes}}.<ref name=":0"/> Under the joint venture [[Renault Nissan Automotive India|established with Renault]], the model was also marketed as the '''Renault Scala''' in India between 2012 and 2017, featuring minor redesigns.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A fifth vehicle for India: here comes Renault Scala - Renault Group|url=https://www.renaultgroup.com/en/news-on-air/news/a-fifth-vehicle-for-india-here-comes-renault-scala/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=www.renaultgroup.com|date=2 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

After the release of the succeeding N18 model, the N17 saloon continued to be produced in several countries. In India, since 2020 the vehicle is no longer sold in the country, instead it is solely produced for export to [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] countries as the Sunny Classic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 Nissan SUNNY - Compact Sedan For Your Family {{!}} Nissan KSA|url=https://en.nissan-saudiarabia.com/vehicles/new/sunny-classic.html|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Nissan|language=en-SA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How the Nissan Magnite is made: One car every five minutes|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/industry/how-a-new-nissan-magnite-is-made-and-sent-to-showrooms-a-factory-perspective-renault-kiger/2197755/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=The Financial Express|date=19 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> The model is also continued to be produced in Mexico where it is marketed as the '''Nissan V-Drive''' since 2019 to distinguish it with the N18 Versa.<ref>{{Cite web|last=García|first=Gerardo|date=2019-10-09|title=Nissan V-Drive 2020: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nissan-v-drive-2020-precios-versiones-equipamiento-mexico|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Motorpasión México|language=es}}</ref> The V-Drive nameplate was also used in Brazil for the same purpose until its end of production in the country in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nissan Versa V-Drive tem produção encerrada no Brasil|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/530749/nissan-versa-vdrive-fim-producao/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=Motor1.com|language=pt-br}}</ref> In Malaysia, the model is also sold alongside its successor as the Almera Black Series.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Perbandingan: Nissan Almera Turbo (2020) vs Almera Lama|url=https://pandulaju.com.my/perbandingan-nissan-almera-turbo-2020-vs-almera-lama/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=PanduLaju.com.my|language=en-US}}</ref> Production of the N17 Sunny ended in China since 2019 without any direct replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-04-22|title=Nissan Sunny China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-nissan-sunny/|access-date=2022-01-03|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

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File:Nissan Sunny XL sedan, front view.jpg|Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Sunny XL sedan, rear view.jpg|Nissan Sunny XL (Vietnam; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Sunny N17 facelift China 2016-04-13.jpg|Nissan Sunny (China; facelift)
</gallery>

=== Markets ===

==== Japan ====
The Japanese-market model was released as the Nissan Latio on 5 October 2012. Its release was delayed due to power shortages in Japan caused by the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]].<ref>{{cite web|date=5 October 2012|title=Nissan Releases All-new Latio|url=http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2012/_STORY/121005-01-e.html|publisher=Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=日産 ラティオ （2012年10月～2014年3月生産モデル）|trans-title=Nissan Latio (October 2012 – March 2014)|url=http://www.carsensor.net/catalog/nissan/latio/F001/M001G001/|access-date=20 June 2016|publisher=Carsensor|language=ja}}</ref> Imported from Thailand, the Latio is equipped with a 1.2-litre engine producing {{convert|79|PS|kW|abbr=on}} and {{convert|106|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nissan Latio – performance|url=http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/performance.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008042404/http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/performance.html|archive-date=8 October 2012|publisher=Nissan|language=ja}}</ref> It was offered with three trim levels.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nissan Latio – grade|url=http://www2.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/grade.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107104712/http://www.nissan.co.jp/LATIO/grade.html|archive-date=7 November 2013|publisher=Nissan|language=ja}}</ref> The Latio was discontinued in Japan on 26 December 2016 due to poor sales.

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File:Nissan LATIO B (DBA-N17) front.jpg|Nissan Latio B (Japan; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Latio X rear.jpg|Nissan Latio X (Japan; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan LATIO X (DBA-N17) front.JPG|Nissan Latio X (Japan; facelift)
File:Nissan Latio X interior.jpg|Nissan Latio X interior (pre-facelift)
</gallery>

==== Southeast Asia ====
The Thai-specification model was released as the Almera on October 7, 2011, as part of the [[Eco Car (Thailand)|Eco Car]] programme. It uses the same 1.2-litre ''HR12DE'' engine as the [[Nissan Micra#K13|Nissan March]], with a fuel consumption of {{convert|20|km/L||abbr=on}}, and either a five-speed manual or a [[continuously variable transmission]] (CVT).

In 2014, Nissan introduced a minor update for the Thai-market Almera, adding circular fog lights to the Model 2 variant to match specifications in other regions. Thailand also received the Sportech trim, which featured LED fog lights, a rear spoiler (shared with the base model), and a modified HR12DE engine with a "SPORTECH" mode for improved acceleration.{{Clarify|date=July 2025|reason=How does this mode enhance acceleration? Needs a reliable source}}

===Regional variations===
====Philippines====  
The Almera was assembled in [[Santa Rosa, Laguna]], for the Philippine market.

====Malaysia and Singapore====
These markets received the Almera with a 1.5-litre ''HR15DE'' engine, paired with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission.

====Indonesia====
In Indonesia, the Almera was used exclusively as a taxi fleet vehicle and was not sold to private buyers, due to low demand for supermini sedans in the country.

====Malaysia-specific details====
The Almera was launched in Malaysia in October 2012, with three variants:
'''E''' (manual or automatic), '''V''' (automatic only), '''VL''' (automatic only). All variants were powered by the 1.5-litre ''HR15DE'' engine.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-11-16|title=Nissan Almera Nismo Performance Package launched at KLIMS 2013|url=https://paultan.org/2013/11/16/nissan-almera-nismo-performance-launched-klims13/|access-date=2019-01-22|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}}</ref>

A facelifted [[Nissan Almera#N17 (2019)|N17 Almera]] was launched in Malaysia in January 2015, featuring styling updates and an optional Nismo performance package.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-01-06|title=Nissan Almera facelift launched in Malaysia, Nismo world debut|url=https://paultan.org/2015/01/06/nissan-almera-facelift-launched-malaysia/|access-date=2019-01-22|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}}</ref>

==== India ====
In India, the vehicle was marketed as the Sunny and was introduced in September 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nissan Sunny officially launched|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/nissan-sunny-officially-launched-274848|access-date=2022-01-03|website=Autocar India}}</ref> [[Renault]] marketed a modified version as the '''Renault Scala''', which was launched in August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renault Scala|url=http://www.renault.com/en/vehicules/aujourd-hui/renault-vehicules-particuliers/pages/scala.aspx|access-date=16 March 2013|publisher=Renault}}</ref> It was discontinued in May 2020, alongside the [[Nissan Micra#K13|Micra]] supermini due to both cars not being compliant with India's [[Bharat stage emission standards|Bharat Stage VI]] emissions standards. Production continues for exports, mostly to [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] markets.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 May 2020|title=Nissan Sunny and Micra discontinued: Reasons and possible replacement|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/nissan-sunny-and-micra-discontinued-reasons-and-possible-replacement-magnite-bs6-suv-specs-price-bs4/1956465/}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Renault Scala India (front view) 02 (cropped).jpg|Renault Scala (India)
File:Renault Scala India (back view) 04.jpg|Rear view
File:Renault Scala India (inside view) 05.jpg|Interior
</gallery>

==== Australia ====
The Australian model was released as the Almera in August 2012. The model range is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol [[straight-four engine]]. Overall sales were low, with a high proportion of those sales belonging to [[Fleet vehicle|fleet]] and [[rental car]] buyers. Nissan Australia discontinued the Almera in July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=DeGasperi|first=Daniel|date=13 July 2014|title=Nissan Almera dropped from local line-up|work=CarAdvice.com |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/296309/nissan-almera-dropped-from-local-line-up/|access-date=9 January 2015|publisher=CarAdvice}}</ref> Trim levels available were the entry-level ST with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic and the automatic-only TI specification.<ref>{{cite web|last=Razagui|first=Haitham|date=1 August 2012|title=Nissan goes online with $17,990 Almera launch special|url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/31F95361F10CDA5BCA257A4D001146E5|access-date=9 January 2015|work=GoAuto}}</ref>

==== South Africa ====
The Almera was launched in South Africa in August 2013. The car was sold only in Acenta trim and powered by a 1.5-litre petrol [[straight-four engine]], with either a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic gearbox, priced at R165 000 and R175 000 respectively. The Almera was imported from India and replaced the domestically-built Grand Livina and Tiida models.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stephenson|first=Lee|title=Almera's back: Check the prices!|url=https://www.news24.com/Life/Almeras-back-Check-the-prices-20130814|date=14 August 2013|access-date=10 September 2023|website=News24}}</ref> The car was face lifted in September 2014, with prices increasing to R177 600 for the manual version and R189 100 for the automatic.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nissan Almera back with new features|url=https://www.news24.com/life/nissan-almera-back-with-new-features-20140901|date=1 September 2014|access-date=10 September 2023|website=News24}}</ref> The Almera continued to be sold in South Africa until 2023 when imports from India ended, leaving only run-out units on sale and Nissan without a sedan in its South African line-up. The final units were priced at R291 900 for the manual and R310 000 for the automatic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bubear|first=Ryan|title=Nissan Almera Quietly Axed in South Africa|url=https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/nissan-almera-quietly-axed-in-south-africa/176686/|date=18 August 2023|access-date=10 September 2023|website=cars.co.za}}</ref>

==== Americas ====
The US-spec model was unveiled at the [[New York International Auto Show#2011|2011 New York International Auto Show]] as the second generation [[Nissan Versa]]. It is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol that delivers around {{convert|80|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} of power and {{convert|145|Nm|lbft}} of torque. The fuel economy is estimated to be {{convert|30|mpgus|0|abbr=on}} city and {{convert|38|mpgus|0|abbr=on}} highway with the CVT-equipped model.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lienert |first=Anita |date=20 April 2011 |title=2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Debuts: 2011 New York Auto Show |url=http://www.insideline.com/nissan/versa/2012/2012-nissan-versa-sedan-debuts-2011-new-york-auto-show.html |publisher=InsideLine}}</ref> In the US, the Versa saloon went on sale in August 2011.<ref>[http://www.caradvice.com.au/115818/2012-nissan-tiida-unveiled-in-new-york/ Car Advice], 2012 Nissan Tiida Unveiled in New York.</ref> It was considered to be the least-expensive new car in the US market in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cheapest Cars of 2013|url=http://cars.about.com/od/toppicks/ss/Least-Expensive-Cars.htm|access-date=16 March 2013|publisher=About.com|archive-date=25 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425195306/http://cars.about.com/od/toppicks/ss/Least-Expensive-Cars.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

For the 2015 model year, the Versa received its facelift, with redesigned tail lights and larger headlights. The model was also sold in Latin America as the Versa, also with a 1.6-litre petrol engine.

It was succeeded by the [[Nissan Micra#K13|Nissan Micra K13]] in 2014 for the Canadian market; the Versa was discontinued there due to slow sales.

In 2016, the Versa was positioned as the replacement of the discontinued [[Nissan Sunny#B13|Nissan Sunny B13]] (known locally as Tsuru).<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 20, 2014|title=Nissan cautiva a taxistas con financiamiento|url=https://manufactura.mx/automotriz/2014/11/20/nissan-cautiva-a-taxistas-con-financiamiento|website=Manufactura}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=April 24, 2016|title=Nissan quiere al Versa como el nuevo favorito de los taxistas de Uber y Cabify|url=https://expansion.mx/empresas/2016/04/22/nissan-quiere-al-versa-como-el-nuevo-favorito-de-los-taxistas-de-uber-y-cabify|website=Expansión}}</ref> As the result, the Versa became in 2017 the best-selling car in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranking Los autos mas vendidos de Mexico in 2017|url=https://www.debate.com.mx/economia/Ranking-Los-autos-mas-vendidos-de-Mexico-en-2017--20170606-0155.html|language=es}}</ref> In Mexico and Latin America, the N17 Versa was renamed as V-Drive since 2019 to avoid confusion with the new generation Versa launched in October 2019, dropping the Sense and Advance trim lines.

On 25 August 2021, the V-Drive was updated for the Mexican market, incorporating six airbags and stability control as standard.<ref>{{cite web |last1=PonceE |first1=Esaú |title=Nissan V-Drive 2022 llega a México, ahora más seguro con 6 bolsas de aire y ESP |url=https://noticias.autocosmos.com.mx/2021/08/25/nissan-v-drive-2022-llega-a-mexico-ahora-mas-seguro-con-6-bolsas-de-aire-y-esp |website=Autocosmos México |access-date=27 August 2021 |language=es-MX |date=25 August 2021}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="117">
File:2012 Nissan Versa S -- 11-10-2011.jpg|2012 Nissan Versa S (US; pre-facelift)
File:2012 Nissan Versa SL.jpg|2012 Nissan Versa SL (US; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Versa Sedan N17 1.6SV rear.jpg|Rear view (US; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Versa Sedan N17 1.6SV interior.jpg|Nissan Versa interior (US; pre-facelift)
</gallery>

===== U.S. Versa annual changes, 2012–2019 =====

; 2012

Models available are the S (five-speed manual or CVT transmission offered), SV (CVT only) and SL (CVT only). All are powered by the [[Nissan HR engine#HR16DE|HR16DE]] 1.6 engine. For this first year, only the SL can be had with a split-folding rear seat. Calendar-year sales in the U.S. reached 113,327 units.

; 2013

Enhancements are made to CVT-equipped models (low-rolling resistance tires, air intake guide, rear spoiler and air deflectors) allowing cars so equipped to reach 40 miles per gallon in highway driving. A four-speed automatic transmission became available for the base S saloon; the previous S with CVT is renamed the S Plus, and adds standard cruise control. New features are added to SV and SL models. Billed as America's best-selling entry saloon, Nissan sold 117,352 Versas for calendar 2013.

; 2014

Trim upgrades for SV and SL models are made for the 2014 model year. Several new features are added to those models as well.

; 2015
[[File:2015 Nissan Versa SV (facelift model), front right.jpg|thumb|2015 Nissan Versa SV (US; facelift)|259x259px]]

The 2015 model featured an updated exterior appearance and interior enhancements, along with more new features. [[Bluetooth]] phone connectivity became standard across the board. Nissan sold 144,528 Versas in the U.S. for calendar year 2015, a 3.4% increase over 2014.

; 2016

S saloons receive rear stereo speakers, having previously only had front door speakers. Additionally, body-coloured exterior mirrors became standard on all models, and the SL gained a leather-wrapped steering wheel. For calendar year 2016, Nissan sold 132,214 Versas in the U.S., down 8.5% from 2015.

; 2017

The SV Special Edition package was made available, and adds 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded audio system with five-inch colour display, [[SiriusXM]] satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands-free text messaging assistant and [[backup camera]], among other features. After the beginning of the model year, the 4-speed automatic transmission option was removed from the S (base) saloon. For the first time since its 2012 introduction, Versa U.S. sales fell in 2017, to 106,772 units; a 19.2% decrease from 2016 levels.

; 2018

The SL model, pushbutton start and Sandstone interior colour are discontinued. Only minor changes are made to the remaining S, S Plus and SV. The SV Special Edition package becomes the top-of-the-line. All trims became equipped with adjustable front seat head restraints and variable-speed intermittent windshield wipers. In mid-model-year, the "2018.5" Versas – all models - added a 7-inch touchscreen stereo head unit and rear-view monitor as standard equipment. The new system included streaming [[Bluetooth]] audio, [[Siri]] Eyes Free, and USB/Aux inputs on S and S Plus models. Through August 2018, U.S. Versa sales had reached 54,301, a 23.8% drop from 2017.

; 2019

Nissan's Intelligent Key (pushbutton starting) system returns, became as part of the SV Special Edition package, which also added to its stereo system [[NissanConnect]], [[Apple CarPlay]] and [[Android Auto]], [[SiriusXM]] Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and text messaging.

=== Safety ===
Depending on regions, the N17 model can be equipped with up to six airbags.

====ASEAN NCAP====
* [[ASEAN NCAP]] - {{rating|4|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-14|title=NISSAN ALMERA|url=http://www.aseancap.org/v2/?p=3435|access-date=2019-01-23|website=Aseancap|language=en-US}}</ref>

====IIHS====
The Versa was tested by the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] using 2012 (winning a Top Safety Pick award),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/versa-4-door-sedan/2012|title=2012 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref> 2014,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/versa-4-door-sedan/2014|title=2014 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref> 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/versa-4-door-sedan/2016|title=2016 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref> and 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/versa-4-door-sedan/2019|title=2019 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref> models:

{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] scores
|-
| Small overlap front (Driver) || style="color:white;background: red"|Poor
|-
| Moderate overlap front || style="color:white;background: green"|Good 
|-
| Side (original test) || style="color:white;background: green"|Good 
|-
| Roof strength || style="color:white;background: green"|Good 
|-
| Head restraints and seats || style="color:white;background: green"|Good
|-
| Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use || style="background: yellow"|Acceptable 
|-
|}

====Latin NCAP====
The Versa in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and no [[Electronic stability control|ESC]] received 3 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from [[Latin NCAP]] 2.0 in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/86/nissan-versa-+-2-airbags|title=Official results of the Nissan Versa + 2 Airbags 2015|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}</ref>

====National Highway Traffic Safety Administration====
{{rating|4|5}}
The 2014 model US Versa model received an overall 4 star safety rating from the [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/NISSAN/VERSA|title=2014 NISSAN VERSA|website=NHTSA|access-date=2024-03-08}}</ref>

====Global NCAP====
{{rating|3|5}}
The South African version of the Almera with 2 airbags was tested in 2021 and received 3 stars for adults and 3 stars for children from [[Global NCAP]] 1.0 (based on [[Latin NCAP]] 2013).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fb4ea8933ae6c208c3dac41/t/61b19fc008524835c6e1150c/1639030722066/Nissan+Almera+2021+-+fact+sheet.pdf|title=Nissan ALMERA - 2 AIRBAGS|website=Global NCAP|date=2021-12-09|access-date=2023-09-10}}</ref>

{{clear}}

== {{anchor|N18}} Fourth generation (N18; 2019) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = 2020 Nissan Almera VLT Turbo front view (Malaysia) 01.png
| caption = Nissan Almera 1.0 VLT Turbo (N18, Malaysia)
| model_code = N18
| aka = Nissan Versa (Americas)<br />Nissan Sunny<ref name="n18sunny">{{Cite web|url=https://www.drivearabia.com/news/2019/11/14/nissan-sunny-2020-middle-east-debut-at-dubai-motor-show/|title=Nissan Sunny 2020 Middle East debut at Dubai Motor Show|website=Drive Arabia|date=14 November 2019 }}</ref>
| production = 2019–present
| model_years = 2020–present (North America)
| assembly = Mexico: [[Aguascalientes]] (Nissan Mexicana, A1)<br />Thailand: [[Samut Prakan]] (Nissan Motor Thailand)<br />Malaysia: [[Serendah]] ([[Tan Chong Motor#Serendah, Selangor|TCMA]])
| designer = Hideyuki Fuchigami, Tadashi Katou and Akihiro Higurashi<ref>{{Cite patent|title=Automobile and/or toy replica thereof|country=US|number=D906179|pubdate=2020-12-29|assign1=[[Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.]]|inventor1-last=Fuchigami|inventor1-first=Hideyuki|inventor2-last=Katou|inventor2-first=Tadashi|inventor3-last=Higurashi|inventor3-first=Akihiro}}</ref>
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]]
| platform = [[Nissan V platform]]
| related = [[Nissan Micra#K14|Nissan Micra (K14)]]<br />[[Nissan Kicks#P15|Nissan Kicks (P15)]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 999&nbsp;cc ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR10DET|HRA0DET]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-three engine|I3]]
  | 1498&nbsp;cc ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR15DE|HR15DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1598&nbsp;cc ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR16DE|HR16DE]]'' I4
  }}
| transmission = 5-speed ''RS5F91R'' [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br /> ''[[List of Jatco transmissions#Continuously variable transmissions|Jatco CVT7 WR JF020E]]'' [[Continuously variable transmission|Xtronic CVT]]
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2620|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4495|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1740|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1460|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|1070-1180|kg|lb|0}}
| sp = uk
}}

=== Markets ===

==== Americas ====

===== Canada =====
In the Canadian market, the Versa has been on sale since November 2020. It was unveiled at the 2020 Canadian International Motor Show in Toronto. It replaces the Micra when Nissan discontinued it after the 2019 model year. It also marks the return of the Versa sedan in Canada since it was discontinued in 2014. In Canada, it is offered in four variants: S MT, S CVT, SV CVT, and SR CVT. All variants come with a 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated engine.<ref>{{cite news |last=Reid |first=Alex |date=10 November 2020 |title=Nissan's 2021 Versa will start at less than $16,500 in Canada |url=https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/nissans-2021-versa-will-start-at-less-than-16500-in-canada |work=Driving.ca}}</ref> The manual transmission was discontinued for the 2025 model year, one year before the United States.<ref>{{cite web |last=Guy |first=Matthew |title=2025 Nissan Versa Overview |url=https://driving.ca/nissan/versa/ |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250829022337/https://driving.ca/nissan/versa/ |archivedate=2025-08-29 |work=Driving.ca}}</ref>

===== Mexico =====
The third generation Versa saloon came to the Mexican market on 1 October 2019. It comes in four trim lines: Sense, Advance, Exclusive, and Platinum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=García |first=Gerardo |date=1 October 2019 |title=Nissan Versa 2020: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nissan-versa-2020-precios-versiones-equipamiento-mexico |website=Motorpasión México}}</ref> The previous generation Versa, albeit with fewer trim lines, continues to be sold in Mexico and in Latin America under the name of V-Drive.<ref>{{Cite web |last=García |first=Gerardo |date=2 October 2019 |title=El Nissan Versa anterior se mantendrá en México: así se llamará ahora |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nissan-versa-anterior-se-mantendra-mexico-asi-se-llamara-ahora |website=Motorpasión México}}</ref>

The facelifted Versa was launched to the Mexican market on 10 February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2023 |title=Nissan Versa 2023 en México: así evoluciona el sedán que ha marcado el paso en su categoría |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/n/nissan-versa-2023-video-mexico |website=Motorpasión México}}</ref> Similar to the pre-facelift model, it is powered by the ''HR16DE'' naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine as standard on four trim levels: Sense, Advance, Exclusive and SR. The Sense and Advance trim levels are paired with 5-speed Manual, while the Advance, Exclusive and SR trim levels are paired with CVT.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2023 |title=7 tecnologías que demuestran cómo Nissan Versa se ha convertido en el ejemplo a seguir entre sedanes |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/n/nissan-versa-2023-mexico-tecnologias |website=Motorpasión México}}</ref> The sport-oriented SR replaced the luxury-oriented Platinum from the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web |last=García |first=Gerardo |date=18 January 2023 |title=El Nissan Versa 2023 ya tiene precio en México: sube el listón de seguridad en la categoría |url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nissan-versa-2023-precio-mexico |website=Motorpasión México}}</ref>

===== United States =====
The fourth generation-N18 sedan was unveiled on 12 April 2019 at the [[Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival]] in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States, as the third generation Versa saloon, one week before its public debut at the [[New York International Auto Show#2019|2019 New York International Auto Show]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/344275/2020-nissan-versa-debut/|title=2020 Nissan Versa Debuts with Better Looks, More Safety Tech|website=Motor1.com}}</ref> Sales began in August 2019, for the 2020 model year. It is based on the [[Renault–Nissan Common Module Family|Renault–Nissan CMF-B]], which is shared with the [[Renault Clio V]], [[Renault Captur]], [[Nissan Micra#K14|fifth-generation Micra]] and the [[Nissan Kicks#P15|Kicks]].

In the United States, the third-generation Versa is available in three trim levels: S, SV and SR. The new Versa includes the Nissan Safety Shield driver assistance technologies as standard equipment, as well as push-button ignition, 7-inch touchscreen audio system, cruise control, power windows, and power door locks. Higher trim levels offer features such as aluminium-alloy wheels, [[Apple CarPlay]] and [[Android Auto]] smartphone integration, [[SiriusXM]] [[Satellite Radio]], a LCD instrument cluster display, [[LED]] daytime running accent lamps, Nissan Intelligent Key system, and combination Primatex (leatherette) and cloth seating surfaces.

The facelifted Versa was unveiled on 10 October 2022 for the 2023 model year.<ref>{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Caleb |date=2022-10-10 |title=Nissan's Small, Affordable Versa Sedan Looks a Bit Cooler for 2023 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41574777/2023-nissan-versa-refresh-details/ |website=[[Car and Driver]] |publisher=Hearst Autos, Inc. |access-date=2022-10-11}}</ref> It features a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a new S Plus package, which adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the S trim, was introduced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-10 |title=Refreshed 2023 Nissan Versa to debut at Miami Auto Show |url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/refreshed-2023-nissan-versa-to-debut-at-miami-auto-show |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=Official U.S. Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref>

In June 2025, Nissan announced that it would discontinue the base, 5-speed manual model of the Versa in the United States due to both [[Tariffs in the second Trump administration|United States tariffs on auto manufacturing in Mexico]] and a lack of sales; it was the last car sold in the U.S. to still offer a 5-speed manual option.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nissan Versa Manual Transmission Discontinued |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64917362/nissan-versa-manual-transmission-dead/ |publisher=Car and Driver |date=May 29, 2025 |access-date=May 30, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeMattia |first=Nico |date=2025-05-29 |title=The Last 5-Speed Manual in the US Is Gone as Nissan Discontinues Base Versa |url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-last-5-speed-manual-in-the-us-is-gone-as-nissan-discontinues-base-versa |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=The Drive |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Middle East ====
The Sunny was also launched for Middle Eastern markets at the [[Dubai International Motor Show]] on 13 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nissan Sunny 2020 Middle East debut at Dubai Motor Show |url=https://www.drivearabia.com/news/2019/11/14/nissan-sunny-2020-middle-east-debut-at-dubai-motor-show/ |access-date=2019-11-14 |website=Drive Arabia}}</ref> It is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine. It is offered in three trim levels; S, SV, SV+, SL and SL+, the S trim is paired with a 5-speed manual and CVT, and the SV and SL trim levels are paired with CVT only.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Nissan Sunny Car Prices, Specification, Variants & Features in UAE |url=https://carprices.ae/brands/nissan/2023/sunny |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Carprices.ae |language=en}}</ref>

The facelifted Sunny was launched on 30 October 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nissan introduces new 2024 Nissan Sunny in the Middle East |url=https://www.tradearabia.com/news/MTR_415144.html |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=Trade Arabia}}</ref>

In June 2025, the manual transmission was discontinued due to declining sales.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sad News: The Manual Nissan Sunny is no more |url=https://www.yallamotor.com/news/nissan-sunny-manual-discontinued-53695 |access-date=2025-08-23 |website=Yallamotor.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Southeast Asia ====

===== Brunei =====
The fourth-generation Almera was launched in Brunei on 27 February 2020. The car is only available with the 1.0-litre turbocharger engine and Xtronic CVT in this market, in two trim levels: Turbo Standard and the Turbo Premium.<ref>{{cite web |last=Roslan |first=Wani |date=2020-02-27 |title=All-new Nissan Almera unveiled |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/new-nissan-almera-unveiled/ |work=Borneo Bulletin |publisher=Borneo Bulletin Online}}</ref> The Almera for Bruneian market were received a facelift on 28 February 2024.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

===== Malaysia =====
The fourth-generation Nissan Almera went on sale in Malaysia in November 2020. At launch, it was available in three trim levels: VL, VL Premium and VL Tech. All trim levels comes with Autonomous Emergency Braking as standard which includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW) and Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (IFEB). All trim levels are powered by the ''HRA0'' [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] 1.0 L engine. According to Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia ([[Tan Chong Motor|TCMA]]), the Almera on sale in Malaysia has the highest specification in the ASEAN market.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2020/09/04/2020-nissan-almera-full-details-of-malaysian-spec-1-0-litre-turbo-3-variants-aeb-on-all-priced-from-rm8xk/|title=2020 Nissan Almera Turbo in Malaysia - 1.0 litre turbo CVT, AEB on all three variants, from RM8xk to RM9xk - paultan.org|date=4 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-01 |title=2020 Nissan Almera Turbo Malaysian prices officially announced - from RM80k-RM91k, with SST exemption - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2020/11/01/2020-nissan-almera-prices-officially-announced-from-rm80k-to-rm91k-until-dec-31-with-sales-tax-exemption/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref>

===== Philippines =====
The fourth-generation Almera was launched in the Philippines on 8 October 2021 and was initially offered in three trim levels: EL Turbo (5-speed manual), VE Turbo (5-speed manual and CVT) and VL N-Sport Turbo (CVT only). All models are offered with the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine. The new Almera became imported from Thailand instead of being built locally at the former Nissan Santa Rosa plant.<ref>{{cite news |date=8 October 2021 |title=Can Nissan PH Lead The Sub-Compact Segment With The Turbocharged 2022 Almera? (w/ Full Specs) |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2021/10/can-nissan-ph-lead-sub-compact-segment.html |work=CarGuide.PH}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=De Guzman |first=Marcus |date=8 October 2021 |title=Prices, specs, features: All-new 2022 Nissan Almera now in PH |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/prices-specs-features-all-new-2022-nissan-almera-now-in-ph.html |work=AutoIndustriya.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 October 2021 |title=2022 Nissan Almera launched in the Philippines - 1.0L turbo three-cylinder, 5MT and CVT; priced from RM60k - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2021/10/11/2022-nissan-almera-launched-in-the-philippines/}}</ref>

In January 2023, the VL N-Sport Turbo trim was removed from the lineup. This was replaced by the lower priced VE N-Sport trim.<ref name="VLsportdis">{{Cite web |date=25 January 2023 |title=Nissan PH Discontinues Almera VL Turbo N-Sport For 2023 |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2023/01/nissan-ph-discontinues-almera-vl-turbo.html |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=CarGuide.PH}}</ref> Nissan further decontented the Almera by removing four of the six airbags that it had been fitted with before.<ref name="VLsportdis" />

The facelifted Almera was launched in the Philippine market on 10 July 2023, still with the same turbocharged 1.0-litre engine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-14 |title=2024 Nissan Almera FL launched in the Philippines – 1.0L turbo petrol in three variants, RM70k-96k - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/07/14/2024-nissan-almera-fl-launched-in-the-philippines-1-0l-turbo-petrol-in-three-variants-rm70k-96k/ |access-date=2023-07-14 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> It is available in three trim levels: EL Turbo, VE Turbo and VL Turbo, the EL Turbo trim is paired with 5-speed manual, while the VE Turbo and VL Turbo trim levels are paired with CVT.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-10 |title=2024 Nissan Almera facelift launched in PH with Connected Services |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/2024-nissan-almera-facelift-launched-in-ph-with-connected-services.html |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=Autoindustriya |language=en-US}}</ref> The manual variant of the VE Turbo and VE Turbo N-Sport CVT trim were removed from the lineup.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-10 |title=Nissan launches facelifted Almera in PH; prices start at P839k |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/nissan-almera-2024-launch-ph-a4354-20230710?ref=home_feed_1 |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=TopGear Philippines |language=en-US}}</ref>

On 30 July 2024, the VL Sport Turbo trim was added to the lineup.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 July 2024 |title=Nissan PH Upgrades Almera, Brings Back VL Sport Variant Starting This August |url=https://www.carguide.ph/2024/07/nissan-ph-upgrades-almera-brings-back.html |website=CarGuide.PH}}</ref>

===== Thailand =====
The fourth generation Almera was launched in Thailand on 14 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 November 2019 |title=Turbocharged 2020 Nissan Almera arrives in Thailand, is PH next? - Auto News |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/turbocharged-2020-nissan-almera-arrives-in-thailand-is-ph-next.html |website=AutoIndustriya.com}}</ref> In Thailand, the Almera is offered in five trim levels: S Turbo, E Turbo, EL Turbo, V Turbo and VL Turbo. All models are powered by the ''HRA0'' [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] 1.0-litre engine.

The Almera Sportech was launched on 2 June 2021. It is available in V Turbo and VL Turbo trim levels.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |title=Nissan Almera Sportech: Thailand gets factory bodykit |url=https://paultan.org/2021/06/02/nissan-almera-sportech-thailand-gets-factory-bodykit/ |access-date=15 October 2021 |work=Paultan.org}}</ref>

The limited-edition Almera Sportech-X was launched on 8 August 2022 and is available in VL trim. Over 300 units were made.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tan |first=Danny |title=Nissan Almera Sportech-X – Thailand LE of 300 units |url=https://paultan.org/2022/08/10/nissan-almera-sportech-x-thailand-le-of-300-units/ |access-date=10 July 2023 |work=Paultan.org}}</ref>

The facelifted Almera was launched on 11 May 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-15 |title=2023 Nissan Almera facelift debuts in Thailand – four variants, 1.0L turbo 3-cylinder petrol; from RM73k - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2023/05/15/2023-nissan-almera-facelift-debuts-in-thailand-four-variants-1-0l-turbo-3-cylinder-petrol-from-rm73k/ |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref> Similar to the pre-facelift model, it is powered by the ''HRA0'' [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] 1.0-litre engine as standard on 4 trim levels: E Turbo, EL Turbo, V Turbo and VL Turbo. The S Turbo trim was removed from the lineup due to slow sales.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-11 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ Nissan Almera Minorchange : 549,000 – 699,000 บาท, เพิ่ม Cruise Control ฯลฯ |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/2023-05-11-official-price-nissan-almera-minorchange-thailand/ |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}</ref>

===== Vietnam =====
The fourth-generation Almera was launched in Vietnam on 4 August 2021 and it was sold in three trim levels; E Turbo MT, EL Turbo CVT, and VL Turbo CVT. The Almera in Vietnam is fully imported from Thailand.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://thanhnien.vn/xe/thi-truong-xe/gia-ban-nissan-almera-tai-viet-nam-cao-nhat-khu-vuc-dong-nam-a-29699x.html | work = Thanh Nien | title = Giá bán Nissan Almera tại Việt Nam cao nhất khu vực Đông Nam Á [The selling price of Nissan Almera in Vietnam is the highest in Southeast Asia] | date = 2021-08-03 | first = Hoàng | last = Cường | publisher = Thanh Nien.Vn | language = Vietnamese }}</ref>

The facelifted Almera was launched on 28 November 2024 and it was sold in three trim levels; EL Turbo, V Turbo, and VL Turbo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nguyên |first=Khôi |date=2024-11-28 |title=Nissan Almera 2024 ra mắt Việt Nam: Giá từ 489 triệu, thêm tiện ích nhiều người chờ đợi, có camera 360, ADAS cạnh tranh City, Vios |url=https://autopro.com.vn/nissan-almera-2024-ra-mat-viet-nam-gia-tu-489-trieu-them-tien-ich-nhieu-nguoi-cho-doi-co-camera-360-adas-canh-tranh-city-vios-177241128094800193.chn |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=autopro.com.vn |language=vi}}</ref>

=== Gallery ===

==== Nissan Almera ====
<gallery widths="190" heights="127">
File:Nissan Almera 1.0 EL 2022 (1).jpg|2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift)
File:Nissan Almera 1.0 EL 2022 (2).jpg|2022 Almera 1.0 Turbo EL (Philippines; pre-facelift)
File:2020 Nissan Almera VLT Turbo interior (Malaysia).png|2020 Nissan Almera 1.0 VLT Turbo interior (Malaysia)
File:2023 Nissan Almera 1.0L Turbo VL Ultimate Package.jpg|2023 Nissan Almera 1.0 VL Turbo (Thailand; facelift)
</gallery>

==== Nissan Versa ====
<gallery widths="190" heights="127">
File:2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, front 2.29.20.jpg|2020 Versa SV (US)
File:2020 Nissan Versa SV 1.6L, rear 2.29.20.jpg|2020 Versa SV (US)
File:2023 Nissan Versa (N18) DSC 2669.jpg|2023 Versa
File:2024 Nissan Versa interior.jpg|Interior
</gallery>

===Safety===

==== ASEAN NCAP ====
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" |[[ASEAN NCAP]] scores<ref>[https://www.aseancap.org/v4/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Nissan-Almera-2025-Digital-Report-21.7.2025-1.pdf Nissan Almera ASEAN NCAP Results]</ref>
|-
|Overall stars / Score
|{{Rating|4|5}}
|74.74
|-
|Adult occupant
| colspan="2" |29.08/32.00
|-
|Child occupant
| colspan="2" |41.70/51.00
|-
|Safety assist
| colspan="2" |14.43/21.00
|-
|Motorcyclist safety
| colspan="2" |6.64/16.00
|}

==== IIHS ====
The 2021 Versa was tested by the [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]]:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/versa-4-door-sedan/2021|title=2021 Nissan Versa 4-door sedan|website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+[[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety|IIHS]] scores
|-
| Moderate overlap front || style="color:white;background: green"|Good 
|-
| Side (original test) || style="color:white;background: green"|Good 
|-
|}

{{clear}}

== Other versions ==

=== G10 (2006–2010) ===
{{Main|Renault Samsung SM3|Nissan Sylphy#G10|l2 = Nissan Sylphy (G10)}}
In 2002, [[Renault Samsung Motors]] in South Korea started manufacturing the [[Renault Samsung SM3]], sharing the [[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]] N16 basis used for the Almera. It was facelifted in 2005,<ref>[http://www.renault.com/en/Vehicules/rsm/Pages/sm3-ce.aspx Renault Samsung Motors SM3 CE] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509223540/http://www.renault.com/en/Vehicules/rsm/Pages/sm3-ce.aspx |date=2010-05-09 }}</ref> and from April 2006<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.renault.com.mx/web/gama/scala/index.php | title = Renault Scala | publisher = Renault.com.mx | access-date = 25 July 2010}}</ref> it started selling as the '''Almera Classic''' in [[Ukraine]] and Russia, as the '''Almera''' B10 in Central America, [[Venezuela]] and [[Ecuador]], and as the '''Sunny''' B10 in the Middle East.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drivearabia.com/ultimatecarbuyerguide/usedcarspage3.php/3/8/ |title=Nissan Sunny |publisher=DriveArabia.com |access-date=2008-12-12}}</ref> In [[Colombia]], Mexico, [[Libya]] and [[Egypt]], the car has been sold as the [[Renault Samsung SM3|Renault Scala]] and in [[Chile]] as the [[Renault Samsung SM3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/motor/revistamotor/26demayode2010/sofasa-renault-presento-el-sedan-scala-en-colombia_7723095-1 |title=Sofasa-Renault presentó el sedán Scala en Colombia - Principales noticias de Colombia y el mundo |publisher=Eltiempo.Com |access-date=2010-07-25}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="123">
File:Nissan Almera SG 2008.jpg|2008 Nissan Almera SG (Chile)
File:Nissan Almera Classic 01.jpg|Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)
File:Nissan Almera Classic 02.jpg|Nissan Almera (B10, 2006–2010)
</gallery>

=== G15 (2012–2018) ===
[[File:Nissan Almera (Russia).JPG|thumb|right|Nissan Almera (G11, 2012–2018)]]

{{Main|Nissan Sylphy#G11|l1=Nissan Sylphy (G11)}}
In Russia, the [[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]] was marketed as the Nissan Almera (G15). It received its world premiere at the [[Moscow International Automobile Salon#2012|2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon]] on 29 August 2012, and uses the same design as the Bluebird Sylphy but a redesigned dashboard interior, adapted from the first-generation [[Dacia Logan]]. It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine (75&nbsp;kW), with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured locally at the [[AvtoVAZ]] plant since December 2012. Sales began in April 2013 and stopped in October 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wroom.ru/en/news/611 |title=Nissan Almera Sedans Go on Sale |date=15 April 2013 |website=Wroom.ru |access-date=1 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501172539/http://wroom.ru/en/news/611 |archive-date=1 May 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nissan Pulsar Retired From Europe As Consequence Of Poor Demand|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/265738/nissan-pulsar-retired-from-europe/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref>
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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

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