Sedans always have this charm that makes you feel polished. I vividly remember pulling up in the driveway and gracefully exiting a car, glammed and dolled up for a gala. All eyes were fixated on me – I felt remarkable.
Driving the Nissan Almera VL Turbo CVT for a week, I felt that surge of confidence possessing my body once more. But of course, it’s not just the looks that it can offer. Like yours truly, there’s more to the Nissan Almera than meets the eye.
The Effortless Elegance
The Nissan Almera is an instant head-turner. I know it does, as I remember driving it across a prestigious university outside of my home, and all the students were astonished, gaping as they gazed at the passing vehicle before them. I don’t blame them, though.
When I first saw the Nissan Almera, I gasped as I marveled at its sleek looks and sporty stance. The new design is bold and striking, and somehow it felt like a match made in heaven. I’m particular about dressing up to feel good, and having a car that matches your vibe is kind of a gift you shouldn’t take for granted.
Its cutting-edge design complemented my sprezzatura style, which, if you don’t know about, is the art of dressing up like you didn’t care about looking good, but everything is actually planned. It’s giving effortlessly elegant, both for my style and the car’s design. The devil is surely in the details.
Keeping Up with the Chaos
Nowadays, no one lives a peaceful, routinely life, especially in the Metro. I, for one, am a multi-passionate creative, balancing my work as a producer and life as a hybrid athlete. I work out twice a day, and I still find time to wrap up my tasks, go on a date, and spend quality time with people who matter. Some weekends, I’m on duty as a media personnel for Spartan Race Philippines.
On top of everything, I still do side gigs as a graphic designer and a photographer, and I have a small business I take care of. I’ve been a busy person with a hectic schedule, and in the pursuit of juggling my chaotic life, the Nissan Almera surely kept up.
Inside the cabin is spacious enough to provide comfort both for the driver and passengers. Life as a multi-passionate entails having at least three bags and a bunch of paper bags inside your compartment. On the front passenger seat is my Moshi Urbana Lite Slim Laptop Briefcase in Herringbone Gray, carrying all my work and life essentials.
I know it well that my life is exhausting. But a vehicle laded with premium materials, with seats that are ergonomically designed – sometimes, you won’t feel the exhaustion until you stepped out of the car. The only inconvenience I encounter was taking out my Starbucks coffee out of the cupholder in the center console since it gets in the way of the handbrake.
Intelligent Mobility to the Rescue
Driving is a mental game. Your life depends on it, and living a multi-passionate life can be extremely tiresome for some people. I just happen to have the endurance for it – physically, mentally, and emotionally speaking. I’m also highly caffeinated, which means I can keep up with driving 80 kilometers just to see the person I love. But driving back and forth can put a fatigue on your mind and body.
I felt this when I was on duty for a Spartan Race held in Areza, an estate in Lipa, Batangas. On the way back to Manila, I put some trust on the Nissan Almera’s Intelligent Mobility. My confidante and other passengers were dead asleep, and I only have Taylor Swift accompanying me on a three-hour drive.
When we were driving on the freeway, I encountered an SUV that suddenly decelerates while every car is speeding up to a hundred. The Almera alerted me through its Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, prompting me to slow down through an audible alert and a visual alert on the 7-inch TFT meter. I switched lanes and put some distance since I felt it was unsafe to follow the vehicle before me. Moments later, there were multiple car collisions that blocked the whole freeway. I didn’t get to use the emergency brake, which kicks in to reduce your speed in case of possible collision. The earlier alerts helped me stay in my toes to prevent myself getting involved in accidents.
Times like these is when you appreciate the premium safety features that comes with your vehicle. You never know when you’re going to use it, so it’s better to have it than be sorry.
Convenience at Your Fingertips
What I love the most about the Nissan Almera is how it integrated NissanConnect Services. As someone who’s always on his phone, the vehicle helped me stay connected and in control. Through the app, I get to remotely start or stop the engine, lock and unlock the door, and a host of smart features that I never knew I needed.
There’s also an 8-inch Infotainment Display that seamlessly connects with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This helped in navigating the busy streets of Metro Manila that I’m unsure of, particularly outside Bay City, which I don’t frequent unless needed. It was also the reason I was able to keep up with driving. All I needed was to play my favorite songs from Cup of Joe and Taylor Swift, and I’m good to go.
Surely, convenience, safety, and entertainment are now in my fingertips. Suddenly, it makes me feel like I have control in every situation, and as a control freak, I like it. Especially if it meant I can have a stress-free driving experience.
An Effortless Companion
The Nissan Almera VL Turbo CVT has a powerful yet efficient engine that I fully experienced while driving on the freeway. On city drives, its fuel economy may help, especially when you kept yourself tangled in traffic jams. It’s engineered in a way that you will enjoy the road both on the city and out of town. You can simply treat it as your getaway car. Frankly, it’s a daily driver that can keep up with you if you spontaneously decide to take a break from your chaotic life.
As for me, it helped me reclaim some sort of confidence, thanks to its regal and captivating design. And it’s simply not just physical – the Nissan Almera is certainly a companion for those living a life well-lived. Hectic or not, this subcompact sedan is here with you to charm and slay in life.
The Nissan Almera 1.0L VL CVT with NissanConnect Services retails for PhP 1,149,000. It comes in Moon Pearl Gray, Fiery Cayenne Red, Brilliant Silver, Pearl White, and Galaxy Black. For more information on the New Nissan Almera with NissanConnect Services, customers can visit the official Nissan Philippines website or contact their nearest Nissan dealership. Book a test drive today!
