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How much better to take Nissan Almera Classic?
Almera is one of the most reliable Nissan brand cars. But is it worth buying already in principle outdated Almera (still it is produced for quite some time) only because of its reliability? Especially when it comes to the Almera Classic sedan, which turned out, in some moments loses the Almera hatchback. The stated basic price of Nissan Almera Classic looks very attractive yet, because $ 13,590 for a golf class is a more or less decent brand is just fine. But alas, basic equipment is too poor - there is only a hydraulicel, airbag and front electric windows. Therefore, when buying Almera, it is best to navigate $ 14,590 (there are condo), and even better for $ 15 190, it is so much a car with two airbags, fastening for children's chairs isofix, heated chairs, electric mirrors and air conditioning. In addition, there is a complete set for $ 15990 (added ABS, EBD brake force distribution system, emergency braking system, music). The same expensive version with alloy wheels, CD-magnetic, artificial leather finish, etc. It costs $ 17,090 (all prices are on machines with a manual box for an automatic need to pay $ 1 150). But, admit, almost $ 17 thousand for Almera Classic, albeit with frills, this is a bust. And that's why. The fact is that Almera Classic is somewhat different from the usual Almera. And not only appearance.
In general, you must admit that the design of Almera Classic is more interesting than the familiar Almera. Thanks to the new lattice of the radiator, a large fog lamp with turn signals and other innovations the car looks seriously. But for many it is very important. But the salon Almera Classic is worse than just Almera. If not only tough, but also soft plastics used in the interior decoration, then only one tin is present, and not the most attractive gray color. It does not please. There is still no shift lever of a manual transmission, which looks like too simple it belongs to both the Nabeldashnik and the cover of the scenes (the automatic selector looks much cooler).
There is a third minus. This is the ventilation system control unit. He came here from the last century of such a design with a temperature adjustment slider stopped putting in the mid-90s. And the radio did Almera Classic got too frankly ancient really difficult to put a more pretty player, especially since it would cost much more expensive. Well, another little things are bad that the back seat is not folded, and besides, there is also a hatch for long-term on Almera Classic only in the most expensive modifications.
However, it is very important, the interior is made very high quality! And even when driving on the broken roads there were no hints on the creak and in risen. Moreover, the same thing can be said not only about new test cars, but also about those cars that have already managed to co over 15-20 thousand km. (At least, the readers of [email protected] say so, which have already managed to buy Nissan Almera Classic). And truly surprised that it is convenient to use the Kondova climatic system! In addition, it works fine, and the slider does not start as on the Zhiguli. In general, during the trip that the salon is easier here than the Hatchback Almera, you forget very quickly. Motor volume of 1.6 liters. Power 107 hp It works as it is from him and you expect with a calm ride around the city it is enough, and he will overtake the truck on the track, without the appearance of new gray hair. 120 km / h Machine is going great, and if desired, it will be possible and all 160-170 km / h, although at such a speed to sit in Almera Classic scary. And it's not just in the class class (although in this too).
High speed handling is not the strongest lip of this model. In the corners, the car is strongly cubed, but at the same time still keeps the specified trajectory as much as possible - 90% of drivers will be satisfied with how the car rulits. And Almera Classic pleased the smoothness of the stroke. For the class of budget foreign cars, it is great! Thanks to the suspension on Nissan Almera Classic, you can easily move along the asphalt, which is lying on most of the streets. In addition, it also surprised, Almera Classic has good noise insulation. Naturally, a good one who is used to travels on the models of a larger class, will be disappointed, but the owners of microllays will remain satisfied (some other foreign cars are noticeably noisy in Russia).
So, what conclusions can be done? Despite the minuses of Nissan Almera Classic, it turned out to be a very good car for his money. At least, this refers to a medium modification that costs $ 15 thousand. Cars in such a configuration have almost everything that is required from an inexpensive foreign car (hydraulicel, two pillows, electric drives, air conditioning). Is there no abs. Yes, Nissan Almera Classic Salon is simple, but the price of the car is interesting. In addition, the classic Almera in the standings have such advantages as a decent appearance (it seems to many that this car is like a new Volkswagen Passat, and it sounds very serious), a fairly comfortable suspension and so on. And, of course, do not forget about the image of the Nissan brand and the reliability of these Japanese cars. Many of this are ready to close their eyes on a simple salon and archaic air conditioning. CONCLUSION
Nissan Almera Classic has not so many serious rivals. Among the mains can be called Ford Focus, Chevrolet Lacetti and Mitsubishi Lancer. All of them in the body sedan with a motor capacity of about 100 hp And the air conditioner is about $ 15 thousand and more. There is still a truth, Renault Logan, but he is completely budget. Therefore, if you want to buy a golf class car for a stain, you can look at the Nissan dealer. But if you have a task to choose a car for $ 17-18 thousand, then Almera Classic is no longer anything. It turns out too expensive. This car, even with frills, should not be. And here is $ 15 thousand. This is another matter. A source: AUTO.Mail.Ru.
