There were two assumptions based on the information we had: either it would be a converted Nissan Bluebird Sylphy, or a state employee created on the basis of our “Grants” under the revived Datsun brand. We were inclined to the second option, but did not guess …
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera: Coming Soon Nissan Almera: Coming Soon Nissan Almera: Coming Soon. During the test, we happened to ride on a special section of the training ground, which was called "road to the dacha", which from English translates as "road to the cottage." Almera has proven itself to be the best …
Nissan Almera
Now it’s already known that Datsun is being developed under the code NKD 2196 (we will return to it in the next issues again), but under the guise of LB1A was hiding … the new Nissan Almera, which is a seriously redesigned Bluebird Sylphy. I want to pay attention: not turned, but recycled! There are not so many external differences: other bumpers, radiator trim (a la current Teana) and taillights. Perhaps that's all. No, I forgot - on the roof, directly above the middle of the windshield, a “Logan” antenna appeared. But precisely in it, perhaps, lies the most important. The fact is that this is not the only detail borrowed from the bestseller of many markets in developing countries (including ours).
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera
The origins
After the last Volga GAZ-31105 left the conveyor in 2009, the niche of large, spacious, but affordable cars was empty on the domestic market. The Volgovody simply sobbed. And then Nissan marketers took a fuss, having decided to stake out an orphaned plot. The tool for this was selected in a very original way: they decided to cross a horse and a trembling doe. That is, they took the body from the aforementioned Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (intended mainly for the markets of Japan and China) and stuffed it with units from the current generation of Renault Logan. Fortunately, the platform for these cars is common - B0.
Nissan Almera
The architecture of the interior of the new Nissan Almera is quite modern, but the plastics in its decoration are extremely rigid. The architecture of the interior of the new Nissan Almera is quite modern, but the plastics in its decoration are extremely rigid. The architecture of the interior of the new Nissan Almera is quite modern, but the plastics in its decoration are extremely rigid.
Renault Logan
The steering wheel is completely identical to that installed on Renault Logan, with the exception, of course, the logo The steering wheel is completely identical to that installed on Renault Logan, except, of course, the logo The steering wheel is completely identical to that installed on Renault Logan, except, of course, the logo. Ventilation deflectors are also from "Logan", but here they have not metallized, but chrome trim.
Nissan Qashqai
Installed on the top versions of the multimedia system with a large LCD display has migrated from other brothers in the concern - Nissan Qashqai and Tiida. Installed on the top versions of the multimedia system with a large LCD display has migrated from other brothers in the concern - Nissan Qashqai and Tiida. Installed on the top versions of the multimedia system with a large LCD display has migrated from other brothers in the concern - Nissan Qashqai and Tiida.
A common platform does not mean the same details. The fit was done very seriously at the company's British Research Center (NTCE). The most difficult task was to place a 102-horsepower sixteen-valve valve well-known to our "log drivers" under the hood of the Nissan Almera - the gamut of power units in Japanese and Chinese Sylphy is completely different. The same applies to both types of transmission: 5-speed "mechanics" and 4-band "automatic". Other systems have undergone adaptations, including the most noticeable electrical equipment.
The body itself was significantly strengthened. But not everything turned out to be so simple. The tests revealed insufficient torsional rigidity under conditions of increased loads. As a result, I had to sacrifice the transformation of the cabin - an additional strut appeared in the area of the rear seatback.
Renault Logan
The instrument panel is similar to the one on Logan, but there are differences: the speedometer and tachometer dials are exclusively black and have chrome trim (except for the basic versions). In addition, the numbers on them are somewhat smaller. The instrument panel is similar to the one on Logan, but there are differences: the speedometer and tachometer dials are exclusively black and have chrome trim (except for the basic versions). In addition, the numbers on them are somewhat smaller. The instrument panel is similar to the one on Logan, but there are differences: the speedometer and tachometer dials are exclusively black and have chrome trim (except for the basic versions). In addition, the numbers on them are somewhat smaller.
The prospect of exploitation in the vast expanses of our homeland made the British work both on additional dust protection and on enhancing vibration isolation. For a long time they could not determine the source of an unpleasant creak in the front of the cabin. They literally broke their heads. But in the process of painstaking search, it was still possible to find its cause. Do not believe it - if there is a passenger in the front seat, the wire of the frame rubbed against the stuffing material (foamed polyurethane) just to such accompaniment. The packing was changed, and the creak disappeared. A similar thing happened with the front pillars. When driving on broken roads, they came in contact with the top of the dashboard. But here they already fought by changing the profile and attachment points.
Nissan Almera
The climate control unit and the keys on the center console also do not differ from the “Logan” ones. The climate control unit and the keys on the center console also do not differ from the “Logan” ones. The climate control unit and the keys on the center console also do not differ from the “Logan” ones.
Nissan Almera
The glove compartment is quite voluminous, but in the open position its lid rests on the passenger's legs The glove compartment is quite voluminous, but in the open position its lid rests on the passenger's legs The glove compartment is quite voluminous, but in the open position its lid rests on the passenger's legs
Effect
“Bah, familiar faces! - I said with a smile, the first time I got inside the novelty. “Where have I seen this?” Yes, all the same, in Renault Logan. The same round vents of the ventilation system, the same instrument cluster, the same three-spoke steering wheel (only, of course, with the Nissan logo), the same climate control unit and the same two-shouldered huge keys of the front electric windows on the center console. Even the button for turning on the audio signal is there - at the end of the left steering column switch. Well, at least the architecture of the front panel is different, but the texture of the finishing plastic is more fun, otherwise it would be some kind of deja vu …
Nissan Almera
In the near future it will be difficult to find a competitor at a price having such a spacious interior, especially in the rear of the car. Here, three riders feel quite at ease, since the sofa cushion has a not-so-raised surface. In the near future it will be difficult to find a competitor for the price that has such a spacious interior, especially in the rear of the car. Here, three riders feel quite at ease, since the sofa cushion has a not-so-raised surface. In the near future it will be difficult to find a competitor for the price that has such a spacious interior, especially in the rear of the car. Here, three riders feel quite at ease, since the sofa cushion has a not-too-raised surface
But how much space is in the cabin! "Volgovody" envy. Especially from the back - those sitting here do not just feel free, they can stretch their legs! Shine! Yes, and a lot of luggage - as much as 500 liters. But, as already mentioned, it cannot be increased - the back of the back sofa is deaf.
Nissan Almera
500 liters of cargo volume is not a record, of course, especially taking into account the dimensions of the car, but the figure is still impressive. It’s only a pity that the rear seat back does not add up - the sacrifice made to increase the torsional rigidity of the body by 500 l of the cargo compartment volume is not a record, of course, especially considering the dimensions of the car, but the figure is still impressive. It’s only a pity that the rear seat back does not add up - the sacrifice made to increase the torsional rigidity of the body by 500 l of the cargo compartment volume is not a record, of course, especially considering the dimensions of the car, but the figure is still impressive. It’s a pity that the rear seat back does not add up - a sacrifice brought to increase the torsional rigidity of the body
Anamnesis
Unfortunately, we managed to ride only on the version with automatic transmission. And the latter, as you know, is not the first freshness. Not only is she not quick-witted, but she still has the feeling that more than one horse rested in her bowels. And the car is by no means light - almost 1300 kg of curb weight. In general, Almera was not struck by the special dynamics. Perhaps with “mechanics” there would be a different effect. But we can find out later. But the chassis pleased. On the one hand, it retained all the advantages of the ancestor (that is, Logan), such as: enormous energy intensity and large suspension moves - in a word, the ability to easily swallow very scary-looking potholes (we saw this in the special section of the landfill called “road to the dacha "). On the other hand, on a flat surface, the car behaves more civilized. Although it tilts more than we would like, it pleases with composure, good feedback in the bends and the absence of the artificial weight of the steering wheel when maneuvering, which annoys Renault Logan.
Nissan Almera
On foggy Albion
NTCE - the technical center of the European division of Nissan, is located two hours from London, in a quiet place in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. It was here that they were engaged in the design and refinement of a new model for the Russian market (however, road tests took place at a training ground rented from General Motors). By the way, this institution not only performs the tasks of modernization or adaptation for specific markets (as in our case) of the company's products, but also develops cars, as they say, from scratch. The most striking example is the Qashqai model.
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera
Nissan Almera
Donor
The second generation of the model, on the basis of which our novelty is built, debuted in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show. There were three engine options: a 109-horsepower 1.5 liter and two 2-liter units with 133 and 150 hp. An all-wheel drive version was also produced (with a 1.5-liter engine). The car's interior was trimmed mainly with soft plastics (unlike our version), and the configurations were very rich and included a wide list of systems providing comfort and safety. An interesting detail: if in the first generation Sylphy was a Japanese version of the Nissan Almera, then in the second it was a completely independent model. But everything is back to square one - now it is again … Almera.
Nissan Sylphy
Nissan Sylphy
Total
Victor Fomin, editor-in-chief:
Victor Fomin
- The car left a double impression. On the one hand, the marketing hit is exactly on target: there is even more room in the cabin than in the Volga (excluding the width), it will crawl along broken “lines” just like our legend, without any problems, it’s much easier to manage than this, and, most importantly, the fuel consumption is half as much. But, on the other hand, are there so many people left who are ready to sacrifice the benefits of civilization in the form of high-quality finishing materials and high traction for the notorious open space in the cabin? Moreover, most of us travel alone 90% of the time …
