Used Nissan Almera Bonnet

The Nissan Almera ran across two main generations in the UK: the N15 (1995–2000) and the N16 (2000–2006), and bonnets are generation-specific so a N15 bonnet will not fit an N16 or vice versa. Within each generation there was a facelift — the N16 received a facelift around 2003 — which may have altered the front-end panel lines, so always confirm with the breaker against your registration whether pre- and post-facelift bonnets interchange. Stating the generation your car belongs to when requesting a quote will save you time.

A 2001 Almera is a pre-facelift N16, while a 2004 Almera is a post-facelift N16 (facelift circa 2003), so both sit within the same generation but on opposite sides of that facelift boundary. Front-end panels including the bonnet can change at a facelift, so whether these two years interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. If the breaker can verify the part numbers match, you may well be fine.

Trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the Almera — the SE, GX, and other trim grades share the same front-end bodywork within a given generation and facelift period. You may find cosmetic differences such as paint colour or whether the original bonnet had a badge surround, but the panel itself is the same pressing. Any N16 bonnet in the right facelift period should physically fit regardless of which trim the donor car was.

On the N16 Almera, the bonnet is a front-end panel and is shared across body styles within the same generation and facelift period, so door count does not affect fitment. Confirm the facelift period (pre- or post-2003) matches between donor and recipient, and you can disregard whether the breaker's car was a 3-door or 5-door.

Your 2006 Almera is a late post-facelift N16, and any other post-facelift N16 bonnet (broadly 2003–2006) should be worth investigating as a match. Whether a pre-facelift N16 bonnet (2000–2003) crosses that boundary and fits is not something to assume — route that question to the breaker with both registrations so they can check the panel against your car. Engine size and trim level on the donor car make no difference to fitment.

Breakers supply bonnets in the donor car's original paint, so an exact colour match straight off the shelf is unlikely unless you are lucky. Ask the breaker for the paint code from the donor car (usually found on a plate in the engine bay or door shuts) and compare it with your own car's code before buying. Most buyers have the replacement bonnet resprayed after fitting, so getting the fitment right matters more than the colour at the point of purchase.