The Almera nameplate has also been used for several other unrelated models, including the South Korean-manufactured Samsung SM3 in various export markets worldwide, and for the second-generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Russia.

The Almera was almost identical to the Nissan Pulsar (N15) sold in Japan, except with different trim options and petrol engine range.

[1] Almost all Almeras sold in the UK were hatchbacks with three or five doors in contrast to regions such as Ireland, where the saloon version is substantially more commonplace.

The level of specification was good, with all models getting power steering, driver airbag, electric mirrors and stereo as standard.

The 2.0-litre GTi had an optional, aggressive-looking factory body kit which included BMW M3-style side skirts and front/rear splitters.

The GTi also featured uprated suspension, front and rear strut braces and a quicker steering rack along with the 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) 2-litre engine.

The original telescopic radio aerial was moved from the drivers A-pillar to the rear of the roof and was changed to a "bee-sting" type.

The Almera five-door hatchback was exported from the UK to Australia and New Zealand and sold as part of the Nissan Pulsar (N16) lineup in these countries.

This resulted in a quieter ride and a reduction in the amount of rear bump-through experienced when heavily laden, improving high-speed stability, driving dynamics and making the car more controllable after an emergency maneuver.

Overall, Nissan said, the Almera had slightly firmer damper settings and marginally stiffer spring ratings; though there had been no loss of ride comfort or increase in noise levels in normal motoring.

The front bumper had an integrated engine air intake that ran almost the full width of the car while a honeycomb mesh grille added visual benefits to the frontal image.

The facelifted Almera was built in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK, and exported to parts of the Asia-Pacific where it was sold as the Nissan Pulsar.

The Almera name is also used for the model in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, and Nigeria.

It uses the same 1.2-litre engine as the Nissan March, with a fuel consumption of 20 km/L (56 mpg‑imp; 47 mpg‑US), and has either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Other Asian countries receive the Almera, including Malaysia and Singapore where it was offered with the 1.5-litre HR15DE engine, mated with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission.

In Indonesia, the Almera was used only as a taxi fleet and was not sold for private consumers, citing low demand for supermini saloons in the country.

[25] It was discontinued in May 2020, alongside the Micra supermini due to both cars not being compliant with India's Bharat Stage VI emissions standards.

[27] Trim levels available were the entry-level ST with a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic and the automatic-only TI specification.

A four-speed automatic transmission became available for the base S saloon; the previous S with CVT is renamed the S Plus, and adds standard cruise control.

Additionally, body-coloured exterior mirrors became standard on all models, and the SL gained a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The SV Special Edition package was made available, and adds 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, upgraded audio system with five-inch colour display, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands-free text messaging assistant and backup camera, among other features, all for $500 over the standard SV's $15,720 price tag.

In mid-model-year, the "2018.5" Versas – all models - added a 7" touchscreen stereo head unit and rear-view monitor as standard equipment.

Nissan's Intelligent Key (pushbutton starting) system returns, now as part of the SV Special Edition package, which also added to its stereo system NissanConnect, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and text messaging.

[46] The fourth generation-N18 sedan was unveiled on 12 April 2019 at the Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, as the third generation Versa saloon, one week before its public debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show.

Up-level Versa trim levels offer features such as aluminium-alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a LCD instrument cluster display, LED daytime running accent lamps, Nissan Intelligent Key system, and combination Primatex (leatherette) and cloth seating surfaces.

[50] It features a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a new S Plus package, which adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the S trim, was introduced.

[53] The previous generation Versa, albeit with fewer trim lines, continues to be sold in Mexico and in Latin America under the name of V-Drive.

[55] Similar to the pre-facelift model, it is powered by the HR16DE naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre engine as standard on four trim levels: Sense, Advance, Exclusive and SR.

It received its world premiere at the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon on 29 August 2012, and uses the same design as the Bluebird Sylphy but a redesigned dashboard interior, adapted from the first-generation Dacia Logan.

It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine (75 kW), with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and was manufactured locally at the AvtoVAZ plant since December 2012.