Best cars & vans

Nissan Almera

By:Auto Express team

26 Mar 2008

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almera

Overall Average Rating - 76.49%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 96th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 50th
Build Quality: 77th
Running Costs: 68th
Performance: 97th
Braking: 88th
Ride Quality: 96th
Handling: 90th
Practicality: 83rd
Comfort: 96th
Ease of Driving: 89th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 26th)

Bad news! Nissan posts mid-table results for running costs and practicality, but falls well behind elsewhere. The Qashqai is a sales hit – let’s hope it can influence the firm’s position next year.

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