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Verdict
Monospace compact à cinq places et coffre de 440 litres, classé 4 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2001. Caradisiac et la majorité des avis de Fiches-auto le décrivent comme fiable, mais Fiches-auto déconseille le 2.2 VDi (joint de culasse coûteux) et relève une forte consommation d'huile sur le 1.8 essence. À acheter après contrôle du moteur et de l'historique d'entretien.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.8 114.
1.8 114
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 114 hp · 7.7 L/100 km · 183 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
1.8 essence de 114 ch (163 Nm), boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 7,7 l/100 km en mixte et 183 g/km de CO2 (Caradisiac). Surveiller la consommation d'huile.
2.2 dCi 112
Diesel · Manual · 111 hp · 6.4 L/100 km · 175 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 5
Diesel 2.2 de 111 ch (248 Nm), boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 6,4 l/100 km en mixte et 175 g/km de CO2 (Caradisiac). Fiches-auto déconseille le 2.2 VDi pour ses joints de culasse.
2.2 dCi 136
Diesel · Manual · 136 hp · 6.6 L/100 km · 181 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 5
Diesel 2.2 de 136 ch (304 Nm), boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, 6,6 l/100 km en mixte et 181 g/km de CO2 (Caradisiac).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,000 – €2,500 (2002 to 2005) | €2,490 | — | 21 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 175 to 183 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2006: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Joint de culasse du 2.2 diesel (VDi)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto relève de nombreux problèmes de joint de culasse sur le 2.2 VDi, très cher à faire réparer, et conseille d'éviter ce moteur. Caradisiac, de son côté, indique que le Tino n'a pas montré de souci majeur à ce jour. Source unique pour ce défaut, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 dCi 112, 2.2 dCi 136
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Forte consommation d'huile du 1.8 essence
Severity 2/3 · CostlySur le 1.8 de 115 ch, Fiches-auto compte la consommation ou la fuite d'huile comme premier sujet des avis (8 avis sur 19) : des propriétaires parlent de plus de 2 litres aux 1 000 km, voire de 4 litres en 1 000 km, et un moteur a été refait sous garantie. Quelques avis évoquent aussi une fuite de liquide de refroidissement. Source unique, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.8 114
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Nissan Almera Tino”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Nissan Almera Tino V10 — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Contrôler le niveau d'huile et demander la consommation réelle : sur le 1.8, une consommation de plusieurs litres aux 1 000 km est signalée.
- Sur le 2.2 diesel, faire contrôler le joint de culasse (problème cité par Fiches-auto) avant l'achat.
- Chercher des fuites de liquide de refroidissement et contrôler les durites.
- Tester l'électricité : verrouillage centralisé à distance, autoradio, voyant airbag.
- Contrôler les moyeux de roue arrière (un propriétaire en a changé un à 100 000 km) et l'état général du train roulant.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures de vidange.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quelle consommation d'huile constatez-vous entre deux vidanges ?
- Le joint de culasse (2.2 diesel) a-t-il déjà été changé ?
- Y a-t-il des fuites de liquide de refroidissement ou des témoins allumés ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Renault Scénic
I · 1996–2003
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Golf Plus
I · 2005–2014
- Price
- €6,640 – €8,840
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Opel Agila
A · 2000–2007
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Toyota Corolla Verso
I · 2001–2004
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Focus
I · 1998–2004
- Price
- €2,000 – €3,200
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Nissan Almera Tino V10 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle note l'Almera Tino a-t-elle obtenue à l'Euro NCAP ?
Quatre étoiles, annoncées en mars 2001 pour l'Almera et l'Almera Tino, selon le communiqué de Nissan.
Quel est le coffre de l'Almera Tino ?
440 litres, avec 5 places, selon les fiches techniques de Caradisiac.
L'Almera Tino est-il fiable ?
Caradisiac indique qu'aucun souci majeur n'est apparu et 18 avis sur 19 de Fiches-auto aiment sa fiabilité ; le site déconseille toutefois le 2.2 VDi pour ses joints de culasse.
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