Nissan Almera G15

The fifth-generation Nissan Almera with the G15 index debuted in 2012. The assembly of cars for the Russian market was carried out in Togliatti since December 2012 and ended in October 2018. Official sales began in the spring of 2013. At the time, it was one of the most affordable sedans. In recent years, demand for the model has fallen sharply, but it remained a desirable model in taxi fleets. The Nissan Almera G15 looks similar to the 2005 Nissan Bluebird Sylphy. However, the basis of the prototype and the Almera G15 is the B0 platform, on which the first generation of Renault Logan was created. However, the platform was slightly stretched, so the sedan turned out to be spacious, and the trunk volume was 500 liters. The wheelbase, compared to the first Logan, increased by 70 mm. The interior is also borrowed from Logan – the same appliances and hard plastic. The sedan was offered in three versions: Welcome, Comfort and Tekna. The basic version did not have air conditioning or music. But there was a pair of electric windows and two airbags, power steering, ABS and steel protection of the engine. In the performance of Comfort, you could count on heated front seats, central lock and electric mirrors. The air conditioner here demanded a surcharge. In 2014, an additional configuration Comfort Plus with air conditioning and audio system appeared. Tekna stands out multimedia system with navigation, leather steering wheel trim and aluminum inserts. There was no ESP in any of the configurations. The Almera G15 did not participate in crash tests, so the level of safety can only be judged indirectly, based on the results of the first-generation Logan. In the European EuroNCAP, Logan’s safety rating was three stars in 2005. In the same year, the Autonews magazine conducted independent tests. The result is not impressive – only 11 points out of 16 possible. That’s the same amount Daewoo Matiz earned in 2003. At the same time, the result is much better than that of the Vazovsky Priors, Kalina and Granta.

Engine

Nissan Almera was equipped with one engine - an atmospheric gasoline four with a volume of 1.6 l / 102 hp 16-valve engine with the index K4M is well known by Renault Logan and Renault Sandero. It is unpretentious and easy to maintain. Mechanical adjustment of the valve gap is not required, since hydrocompensators are installed.

The engine has a belt drive timing, which should be updated every 60,000 km. In the case of a break of the belt, the valves inevitably "meet" with pistons, which is fraught with expensive repairs. Some owners have had such an unpleasant experience, delaying the replacement. The cost of the new original set of drive valve timing from 3 600 rubles, analogue – from 2 000 rubles.

Sometimes the owners notice the swimming speed and increase fuel consumption. It's all about the depleted seals of the throttle, contributing to the air sucking. A remake of two new rubber rings is available for 500 rubles.

Among minor ailments, rattling of the resonator can be noted. During the warranty period, it was changed at the expense of the manufacturer. The resonator comes complete with a muffler, and the entire set will cost 33 000 rubles. Universal resonator can be purchased for 5 000 rubles.

Over time, the muffler bracket falls off, and there is extraneous noise. The malfunction is easily repaired. And after 100-150 thousand km may require replacement of the lower support of the engine (from 700 rubles for an analog to 1300 rubles for the original).

Transmission

The engine was combined with either the 5-speed JH3 mechanics or the 4-speed DP2 automatic, also known from Logan.

Machines with manual transmission suffer from “birth” Renault disease – oil flows through the anther of the internal left-wheel drive SRUS. The dust has a non-standard design - it is stationary (i.e. does not rotate with the drive). The disease occurs after 60-100 thousand km. The cost of the original remake is 1,700 rubles.

The DP2 is generally reliable. Only a few owners had to replace one of the two solenoids. More often goes into failure solenoid linear pressure, less often - locking the hydraulic transformer. The cost of a new electromagnetic valve is 6 000 rubles, for work will be asked in the area of 5 000 rubles. The oil in the machine should be updated every 60,000 km of run.

Walking

On the front axle are Macpherson struts, and on the back - a twisting beam. In the steering used a classic hydraulic power.

Ball supports of the front levers wear closer to 50-60 thousand km, although some reached the original ball up to 100-110 thousand km. When a defect was detected during the warranty period, dealers changed the lever in the collection (2,600 rubles for the original). However, ball can be replaced separately (from 400 rubles per detail).

It is worth paying attention to the fact that until 2014, balls with a finger flow in a circle were used, and after reinforced ones with a leak from the side. Some owners of Almer transition year faced a discrepancy of the type of ball, ordered by the VIN number and installed at the plant.

Silent lever blocks, shock absorbers and hub bearings, as a rule, tend more than 100-150 thousand km. But if you have to change them, then for the front shock absorber will have to pay 2-4 thousand rubles, and for the bearing with work on replacement - about 3000 rubles.

Occasionally, owners complain of knocking from behind. Usually this is the fault of shock absorbers (from 1,500 rubles) or the sleeve of the upper mount.

The brake hoses of the first Almera were tightened with the wheels completely turned. They were then changed for free during the planned period. However, elongated hoses are not well fixed and sloppy hanging. As a result, some instances during the next TO found scuffs at the point of contact with the plastic splasher of the engine.

Other problems and malfunctions

About problems with the body due to the appearance of rust, there is no talk yet. To complain only on the already familiar things - a relatively delicate paint coating and cloudy "chrome".

Part of the cars assembled before June 2015, fell under recall due to violation of the technology of sticking the rear window. The manufacturer feared that the glass could detach, causing leaks, and increased wind noise in the cabin.

Water on the front mats could have appeared due to clogged drainage under the plastic lining at the bottom of the windshield. In addition, the water intake in cars produced before 2014 was facilitated by the unsuccessful design of the air intake. The flaw was later corrected.

Among the electrical equipment leaders in the number of complaints of the steering switch modes of wipers (about 9000 rubles) and the switch of stop lights (the so-called "frog" - 900 rubles).

Price

What you can take for 1 million rubles: a 2018 model with a machine gun (1.6AT) and a declared mileage of 60,000 - 300,000 km.

Engine

• The engine has a belt drive timing, which should be updated every 60,000 km.
• In the case of a break of the belt, the valves inevitably "meet" with pistons, which is fraught with expensive repairs.
• Over time, the muffler bracket falls off, and there is extraneous noise. The malfunction is easily repaired. And then 100,000 to 150,000.

Transmission

• Machines with manual transmission suffer from “birth” Renault disease – oil flows through the anther of the internal left-wheel drive SRUS.
• More often goes into failure solenoid linear pressure, less often - locking the hydraulic transformer.
• The cost of a new electromagnetic valve is 6 000 rubles, for work will be asked in the area of 5 000 rubles.
• The oil in the machine should be updated every 60,000 km of run.

Walking

• It is worth paying attention to the fact that until 2014, balls with a finger flow in a circle were used, and after reinforced ones with a leak from the side.
• Occasionally, owners complain of knocking from behind.
• As a result, some instances during the next TO found scuffs at the point of contact with the plastic splasher of the engine.

Other problems and malfunctions

• About problems with the body due to the appearance of rust, there is no talk yet.
• The manufacturer feared that the glass could detach, causing leaks, and increased wind noise in the cabin.

The list of recurring faults is small and easy to fix for a little money. The Nissan Almera G15 is a reliable car. Serious malfunctions up to 200-300 thousand km does not occur, which is confirmed by the experience of numerous taxi cars.

• Engine: In the case of a break in the belt valves inevitably "meet" with the pistons, which is fraught with expensive repairs.
• Transmission: Machines with manual transmission suffer from Renault’s “birth” disease – oil flows through the anther of the internal left-wheel drive SRUS.
• Walker: Occasionally owners complain of knocking from behind.
• Other problems and malfunctions: About problems with the body due to the appearance of rust, there is no talk yet.
• Price: What you can take for 1 million rubles: the model of 2018 with a machine (1).

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