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An outstanding Nissan Almera 1.0L Turbo fuel efficiency of 28.61km/L was recorded by the winning participant at the Nissan Lightfoot Quest 2024. Muhammad Nifail Bin Basri of Kuala Lumpur managed this remarkable feat in a Nissan Almera Turbo after completing the 203km route which started at the Nissan 3S Flagship Store in Petaling Jaya, Selangor and ending at Ipoh, Perak, consumed merely seven (7) litres of petrol for the entire trip. Muhammad Nifail and his partner triumphed over 20 other Almera owners which also saw the second and third place finishers achieving impressive fuel consumption readings of 27.31km/L and 27.14km/L respectively.
In a separate category for members of the media comprising 9 teams, a commendable fuel efficiency of 28.20km/L was achieved by Gan Yong Li and Muhammad Sharil Bin Tarmize of Pandulaju.com.my, proving that the Nissan Almera Turbo can be efficient even in the hands of drivers who may not be as familiar with the car as the owners.
“We are proud to be holding the Nissan Lightfoot Quest once again, this time to showcase the exceptional fuel efficiency of the Nissan Almera 1.0L Turbo. Not only is the Almera Turbo stylish and fun to drive, its technologically-advanced turbocharged powertrain allows it to be responsive yet frugal in everyday use. With petrol prices expected to be adjusted upwards in the near future, the Nissan Almera Turbo is an even more compelling option in the B-sedan segment,” said Khoo Cheng Pah, Chief Executive Officer of Edaran Tan Chong Motor.
The Nissan Lightfoot Quest 2024 involved a total of 30 teams comprising 21 owners driving their own Almera Turbo and 9 members of the media in identical vehicles prepared by ETCM. The route covered a distance of 203km starting from the Nissan 3S Flagship Store in Petaling Jaya, Selangor and finishing at the Uniti Republic Café in Ipoh, Perak, with a pitstop at BHP Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh where the fuel efficiency of each participating vehicle was tabulated and verified.
To ensure a level playing field and fuel efficiency levels that can be replicated in real-world conditions, every participating Almera Turbo were required to be in their original, unmodified condition conforming to factory specifications and manufactured between the year of 2020 and 2024. Additionally, participating vehicles had to retain their original seats, door cards and spare wheel in the boot while drivers were also required to be accompanied by a passenger 18 years of age and above.
Aside from adhering to the stipulated route, the challenge had to be completed within three hours with each vehicle’s fuel lid secured with tamper-proof stickers which were inspected before the journey’s fuel efficiency was calculated (based on the three-click method) at the petrol pumps of BHPetrol Station at Bandar Seri Botani, Ipoh.
Nissan Lightfoot Quest (Owners Category) |
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Name |
Fuel Efficiency Achievement |
Prizes |
Muhammad Nifail Bin Basri |
28.61 km/L |
1st Prize: |
Simon Wong Hong Liang |
27.31 km/L |
2nd Prize: |
Matthew A/L Alexander |
27.14 km/L |
3rd Prize: |
Mohd Hafizuddin Bin Mohd Noor |
27.03 km/L |
Consolation Prize: |
Muhammad Adib Bin Mat Isa |
27.02 km/L |
Consolation Prize: |
Hooi Zhao Hong |
26.76 km/L |
Consolation Prize: |
Jason Cheong Mun Heng |
26.28 km/L |
Consolation Prize: |
Teh Seong Yee |
26.28/ km/L |
Consolation Prize: |
Nissan Lightfoot Quest (Media Category) |
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Name |
Publication |
Fuel Efficiency Achievement |
Prizes |
Gan Yong Li |
Pandulaju.com.my |
28.20 km/L |
1st Prize: |
Foong Chin Yen |
Wapcar.my |
27.15 km/L |
2nd Prize: |
Ahmad Syukran Bin Zainuddin |
Mekanika.com.my |
26.60 km/L |
3rd Prize: |
