Nissan Almera is one of the best and best-selling budget cars in the global market. In Russia, this car is among the top ten in popularity in this segment. He has been holding such a high mark for quite a long time, and, based on the sales results of 2014, he is not going to give it up. The build quality of the car is so excellent that it suits even the most demanding buyers. And they get it all at a very reasonable cost.
The popularity of the car is not hampered by the fact that the model has been produced for quite a long time. If you look into the temporal details, she saw the world in 1995, and during all this time she experienced only four generational changes. Each time, the company's engineers made the car more powerful, more aesthetically pleasing and, oddly enough, more marketable.
In 2012, the car somewhat lost its popularity. And this is not due to the loss of any technical characteristics, but to a change in the assembly location. We hope that in 2015 the car’s sales will rise again.
Let us take a look at where Nissan Almera is assembled for our market. It is the countries where this car is assembled that determine its popularity. So, where are the parts for the Nissan Almera and the car itself made and produced?
Nissan plants
Nissan Almera is produced around the world at the following enterprises:
- plant in Sunderland in the UK. This particular assembly is the most popular and in demand both in our market and throughout the world;
- factory in Japan. He manufactures all the parts for the model and its components. Dealers get original spare parts from here;
- AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti. It produces Nissan models after merging with the French concern Renault.
Production of the Nissan Almera sedan in Russia will end in the fall - drive
Nissan has officially announced that production of Almera sedans at AvtoVAZ will end in October. If demand remains at current levels, stocks should last until spring 2021. The assembly of Almera in Togliatti started in 2020. When it entered the market, the sedan was perhaps the most affordable foreign car in the segment. Nowadays it is hopelessly outdated, and costs from 667,000 rubles... Nissan says that they will concentrate on crossovers and SUVs, but they do not comment on the possibility of introducing new models.
According to rumors, the main contender for the place vacated by Almera is the compact Nissan Kicks. In the US market it will soon replace the Juke, and in India it is about to be transferred to the B0 platform, which promises benefits from unification with the Duster and Capture. Also an interesting option is the seven-seat Nissan Terra SUV, which began to be assembled in Thailand.
More about Nissan: Buy a new Nissan Almera 2021 from an official dealer in Moscow
Another sedan, the Sentra, left us at the end of 2020 along with the Pathfinder crossover. Even earlier, the Teana and the Tiida hatchback left. It turns out that in the fall the Nissan line in Russia will be reduced to six models, which is not so little. It will include the Qashqai, Terrano, Juke, X-Trail, Murano SUVs, as well as the GT-R sports coupe.
Where is Nissan Almera assembled for Russia?
Since 2012, Nissan Almera has been assembled at a plant in Tolyatti. This decision of the company caused a whole mountain of indignation among potential buyers. And therefore the popularity of the model fell somewhat that year.
AvtoVAZ production is just fine. At the plant there is a whole cycle for the production of parts for Nissan Almera and a racing track for testing assembled models. Moreover, the car is not completely produced at our plant. It is assembled from foreign parts sent from the UK. Therefore, our assembly is not very different from foreign ones. In some aspects our engineers are even superior to the British. After all, they give the car such characteristics that can make the car durable after driving on our roads.
Previously, the car was assembled at the Samsung plant in South Korea. There were no complaints about this production. But, unfortunately, Korean Nissan Almera stopped production back in 2013. This happened due to a number of reasons. One of them was the expensive transportation of parts and the high cost of work.
In general, you shouldn’t pay attention to who assembles the car. After all, because of this, it does not lose its technical characteristics, and remains the same high-tech model.
Where is Nissan Almera assembled?
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Nissan production in Russia
Since 2009, Nissan has been assembled for car enthusiasts in Russia on its native soil. It was this year that a plant was opened, located near St. Petersburg, with the characteristic name “Nissan Manufacturing Rus”. It organizes the assembly of such models as: Teana, Murano and X-Trail.
List of enterprises producing Nissan cars in Russia:
- "Nissan Manufacturing Rus", St. Petersburg;
Concern "AvtoVAZ", Tolyatti.
At the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, the Renault-Nissan alliance is one of the main shareholders.
Together with Rostec and Renault, the Japanese manufacturer defines the development concept, appoints top managers and distributes profits, if any.
Well, now let’s try to understand where exactly specific Nissan models are produced for the Russian market, and where the cars come from to dealers and car showrooms.
In total, 12 models of the manufacturer are officially presented on the domestic market in 2021. The line includes urban subcompact cars, classic budget cars, serious crossovers and even a sports coupe.
Almera
This car brand belongs to budget models.
The production began in 1995 and continues to this day. “Almera” was especially loved by our citizens, primarily due to its accessibility, ease of operation and stylish design.
Starting in 2012, the car was assembled in Tolyatti at AvtoVAZ, which did not serve it well.
In the domestically assembled version, Almera lost a number of parts that distinguished it so favorably on the market among other cars. At one time, this caused extreme indignation among buyers.
In addition, the Almera was produced until 2013 in South Korea, and many Nissan customers preferred the model only to this assembly.
Qashqai
And Qashqai is an unconditional participant in the sales ratings of all crossovers sold in Russia and always occupies the top lines.
Since 2007, more than 2 million units of this model have been sold in our country. The manufacturer is closely monitoring that the trend for high sales continues and therefore constantly fuels interest in the car.
Every few years, the Qashqai undergoes “tuning” or even changes its generation. Sometimes the changes seem unnoticeable, and sometimes they make a big difference to the car. However, car market experts note that with each new version the car becomes:
- larger (overall dimensions become slightly wider and longer)
more comfortable
more practical
The Nissan Qashqai is produced only in the UK, and only in a petrol engine version.
Therefore, the domestic car enthusiast does not have much choice. On the one hand, this is good - the British assembly is of quite high quality. On the other hand, localization of production could lead to a reduction in cost.
Juke
Initially, the “Beetle” was aimed at advanced youth who want to stand out from the crowd due to its unusual design and engineering.
But, in Russia this model has become popular and best-selling among women.
Oh yes, this is probably a favorite model, the rather unusual design and expressive power of the car is increasingly winning the hearts of girls leading an active lifestyle.
It's enough to take a quick glance at the Juke to understand that this model is not suitable for village roads and steep slopes.
Despite the all-wheel drive body and high driving position, the car is designed for city driving.
Juke is not assembled in Russia - you can only buy it from Japanese or British production.
Micra
The Micra car, of course, is not for everyone. In Russia, the model is not in great demand.
However, it is the absolute record holder among Nissan cars in terms of sales all over the world, as it belongs to the European compact class.
Small, compact and incredibly economical, the machine is made in the UK and Japan. Just like the previous model, this car is very popular among women. In Japan, this car is known as the Nissan March.
The design of the car was developed in Japan, and the interior was developed by a European design studio.
Note
From the very appearance of the model on the domestic automobile market, the car established itself as a family car and occupied its niche among buyers. This machine has been produced since 2004.
If you believe the reviews on the Internet, this car is quite easy to use and, surprisingly, very spacious.
Since 2006, Note has been constantly improved and supplemented with new technological details. Made in Britain, so you don't have much to choose from.
And yes, he is also very popular with our beloved women!
X-Trail
Ixtrail is one of the first models of the Japanese concern.
But even now the vehicle has not lost its relevance, because it is constantly subject to restyling and generational updating.
The large 4x4 SUV is famous all over the world. It is also very popular in Russia. Therefore, the interest of drivers in the question of where the Nissan X-Trail is assembled for the Russian market is understandable.
The model is considered a family model and is in great demand in the domestic market. With each new modification, Ikstrail undergoes “tuning”: a more powerful engine is added, the appearance is improved, and comfort and safety are increased.
The car is assembled in Russia, at a factory in St. Petersburg.
However, those who are not afraid of used cars can look for a Nissan X-Trail made in Japan before 2009.
Navara
The only pickup truck of the Japanese auto giant is manufactured and supplied to the domestic vehicle market from Spain. In general, this car is considered a “sports” truck.
This machine has been produced for a long time, since 1997.
The model has different body types, so we recommend that you get to know each one separately.
According to reviews, this is a very comfortable and very spacious model, an excellent option for those who live in the countryside. Ideal for many types of cargo transportation.
Murano
The classic crossover is supplied from Japan or assembled in Russia (at a plant in St. Petersburg). So the domestic consumer has a choice of which Murano to take.
The manufacturer assures that the car is in no way inferior to its competitor BMW X5, but at the same time costs much less. Whether this is true or not, everyone can evaluate for themselves.
A little bit of history - you probably don’t know, but the car was named after the island of Murano, which is located in Italy. Judging by the reviews, the car is quite popular in Russia and, on top of that, it is considered “fashionable”.
Patrol
The car is a real “beast”, specially designed to overcome difficult country roads.
The SUV copes well with any difficult road conditions and literally works to its limits.
After a major generational change that occurred in 2004, the vehicle boasts not only cross-country ability and excellent technical characteristics, but also elegant lines and interior comfort.
Whereas before the car was a rugged and functional SUV, now it is a good and quality car for everyone.
“Patrol” comes from Japan, where it is made for the entire world market.
Therefore, the last thing you should worry about is quality.
Pathfinder
The full-size crossover with a spacious interior has been produced since 1984, but continues to amaze with its high ratings and sales figures.
This is a car for those who are interested in a powerful and representative model for moving around the city and in minor off-road conditions.
Until 2014, the vehicle was supplied to dealers in Russia from Spain. But then the assembly was localized at a plant in St. Petersburg. So far, there are no significant differences and our fellow citizens are happy to buy a domestically assembled Pathfinder.
Let's sum it up
An excellent budget car did not become the most popular in its segment due to some features that the manufacturer sacrificed. However, today the Nissan Almera is one of the most promising offerings on the low-cost sedan market. The car is quite ready to prove its superiority in all respects and can surprise you with its high quality and quite pleasant characteristics. Today, this car offers excellent configuration options that will make driving a surprisingly pleasant car for everyone.
There are many competitors of the Nissan Almera, which offer a more refined and modern appearance, adequate technology, and high build quality. But in all respects, not a single model can boast of circumventing this development. The Japanese manufacturer thought through how to promote the car on the Russian market and did everything as clearly and correctly as possible.
Features of the Russian assembly
It is worth noting that the build quality of Nissan Almera in Russia is better than in the British assembly in Sunderland. Although the office is located in Britain. Which is responsible for the adoption and implementation of new design solutions for this model. So you shouldn’t rush to conclusions and judge the quality of a particular car based on general trends characteristic of Russia.
Carlos Ghosn, president of the Renault-Nissan alliance, recently visited the plant where the car is produced. He spoke positively about the quality of products and the organization of work at AvtoVAZ. He also noted how important cooperation with this Russian enterprise is. How does it positively affect Renault Nissan's profits? This would not have happened if the enterprise had not met the alliance's expectations. So, most likely, the Nissan Almera was no longer assembled at the factory because of quality problems.
Unlike the British assembly and many others, the Russian one is adapted for local conditions. No, the car, of course, was not radically changed, but AvtoVAZ specialists had to adjust some things in the chassis to suit local characteristics. We are talking about not always smooth and high-quality road surfaces.
The assembly in Russia had no other differences from foreign ones. So AvtoVAZ, the plant where the full-fledged Nissan Almera is assembled, is no worse than options from Japan, Britain or many other countries where the production facilities of the Renault-Nissan alliance are located.
