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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.

Nissan

www.nissan.com.au

NISSAN NAVARA SERIES II