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issan has introduced a Series II upgrade for its
Navara one-tonne utility, introducing a host of detail
changes in the first major update since the NP300
series was launched in June 2015.
Headlining the overhaul is an improved suspension for all
dual cab versions, which is a direct response to customer
and dealer feedback on the Navara’s suspension set-up – in
particular, its unique five-link coil-sprung rear set-up.
The Japanese manufacturer undertook specific testing in
Australia and has subsequently included new front and rear
shock absorbers, new rear coil springs and rear rebound
dampers. The company claims the dual cabs now offer more
refined ride and handling characteristics, with improved
lateral stability as well as enhanced handling when carrying
loads – all good news for tradies.
With Series II, Nissan Australia has also added a new ‘SL’
model grade that is specifically targeted at tradespeople. It sits
below the mid-series ST grade in 4x4 dual cab guise but still
features the 2.3L twin-turbo diesel engine producing 140kW
of power and 450Nm of torque, combining with either a six-
speed manual (with which it offers a class-leading 6.5L/100km
economy) or seven-speed automatic transmission.
Priced from $43,990 plus on-road costs for the manual or
$46,490 for the auto – $3000 cheaper than the ST – the SL
4x4 twin-cab diesel has 16” steel wheels (with 255/70R16
tyres), flared wheel arches (giving it a ‘wide body’ look),
vinyl flooring, a reversing camera and NissanConnect
smartphone app functionality.
Other specification changes for the wider Navara Series II
include satellite navigation added to all ST dual cab grades
(adding $1000 to the bottom line), vinyl flooring replacing
carpet in RX twin and single cab lines, and removal of the
fold-out floor-level cup holder for rear seat passengers
in the dual cabs – all actions that have stemmed from
customer and dealer feedback, Nissan says.
The total Navara line-up – spanning single, king and dual
cab body styles – now stretches to more than 30 variants
with the addition of the SL grade, plus an auto option being
added to the RX 4x4 dual cab chassis. A sunroof is also now
offered as an optional feature (for $1000) on ST-X dual cabs,
whereas previously it was standard.
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www.nissan.com.auNISSAN NAVARA SERIES II