• Android Auto now available, previously only with Apple CarPlay
• Prices have gone up a bit
• 6 airbags available on more variants 

First introduced in 2019, Thailand’s N18 Nissan Almera is closing in to the midpoint of its lifecycle. Thus, the turbocharged B-segment sedan has received a host of upgrades for the 2022 model year.

Nissan has streamlined the Almera’s line-up in Thailand, axing the entry-level Turbo S variant as well as the Turbo V Sportech variant. Prices of some variants have also increased by about 2 percent or THB 10,000, as explained below.

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For starters, upper variants (V, VL, VL Sportech) now get a new 8-inch infotainment system that supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Yes, Nissan has finally addressed one of the Almera’s shortcomings with this new update. Android users rejoice.

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Apart from that, the aforementioned 3 variants also benefit from the addition of side and curtain airbags, bringing the total airbag count to 6.

Elsewhere, there’s also a new dual-tone black roof colour option, limited to the white and grey body colours. It costs anything between THB 10,000 to THB 15,000, depending on body colour.

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As before, the N18 Nissan Almera is powered by a turbocharged 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that does 100 PS at 5,000 rpm and 152 Nm from 2,400 to 4,000 rpm. A CVT transmission delivers all that power to the front wheels.

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Hopefully, with these updates in place, the N18 Almera can usurp the Honda City and Toyota Vios for the sales crown in Thailand.

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