Friday, October 14, 2011

Nissan Motor Thailand Launches The All-New Nissan Almera

Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (NMT), a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today celebrated the launch of the all-new Nissan Almera. With this latest addition to its line-up, NMT will be the first automaker to introduce a sedan under the Thai government's eco-car program. Following the success achieved by the Nissan March as the first hatchback eco-car, NMT is aiming at being the leader of Thailand's eco-car segment. The Nissan Almera is the first model under NMT's new mid-term business plan, "NMT Power Up 2016", which was announced in July 2011.

The Almera is powered by a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 79 PS (maximum torque of 106 Nm), available in both five-speed manual transmission and Nissan unique continuous variable transmission, the XTRONIC-CVT. It is also equipped with the Nissan's advanced technology, the Idling stop system and offers excellent benefits; smooth riding, low CO2 emissions of 120g/km and very good fuel consumption at 20km/l.

The Almera is built on the V-platform, which is designed to realize excellent fuel efficiency through its light weight and increased body rigidity. This new sedan is the second product based on this platform, following the Nissan March.

The all-new Almera is produced at NMT's plant in Samutprakarn, Thailand, and is available in six grades, six different colors, from 429,000 baht to 599,000 baht (1.07 million yen to 1.50 million yen)2. The Almera goes on sale at Nissan dealerships across Thailand from October 7, 2011.

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