Yep, the 2020 Nissan Almera does come with a CVT gearbox, and it's not just any CVT—it's Nissan's fancy X-Tronic tech. The whole point here is to make your drive smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter and help you squeeze more kilometers out of every liter, which is a total lifesaver for Malaysia's stop-and-go city traffic. How does it do that? Well, CVTs don't have fixed gears like regular autos. Instead, they kind of "steplessly" adjust the gear ratio on the fly, depending on how you're driving. That means way less of that annoying jerking you might feel when a traditional auto shifts, and it also helps keep fuel consumption in check—super handy whether you're just running errands around town or hitting the highway for a longer trip.
But wait, there's more. The 2020 Almera also rocks a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Pair that with the CVT, and you've got yourself a combo that delivers power in a nice, linear way without guzzling gas. It's totally in line with what Malaysian buyers are after these days—cars that are easy on the wallet at the pump.
Now, if you're wondering about keeping that CVT in tip-top shape, here's the deal: make sure you get the special CVT fluid changed regularly, and stick to Nissan's recommended service schedule. Do that, and it should stay reliable and perform well for years to come.
All in all, the Almera's been pretty popular over here in Malaysia, and it's easy to see why. It's a solid pick if you're someone who values getting the most bang for your buck at the fuel station and a comfy, hassle-free drive.
