Nissan has unveiled the all-new Nissan NP300 Navara in Bangkok, Thailand. The 12th generation Nissan pickup truck boasts better fuel economy, improved acceleration and a more rigid and durable frame.
The model also features a lower roof, higher ground clearance and a larger load area. Narrow- and wide-bodies, king- and double-cabs as well as 2WD and 4WD versions are available.
Nissan says they focussed on a "sportier and more emotional expression" for the NP300 Navara - there's a high belt line and blacked-out B-pillars, plus sculpted front wings and door sections with convex and concave surfaces.
The LED DRLs create a boomerang-shaped signature, and there are chrome waist line mouldings and wing mirror indicators. Two new colours - Savannah Yellow and The Earth Bronze.
Inside, the restyled dashboard features a gentle sweep from the centre panel to the door side. An aluminium-like finish can be found on the centre stack and console, and the seats feature "finely-crafted" stitching. Rear air vents are also available.
Between the instrument dials sits a high-res colour TFT screen that displays turn-by-turn navigation instructions, compass, fuel economy indicator and audio information. The customisable display also provides alerts, service reminders and more, in a variety of languages.
Under the bonnet resides either a 2.5 litre DOHC four-cylinder petrol or a 2.5 litre DOHC four-cylinder diesel. The diesel engine features a turbocharger with electrical actuator, and comes in two tunes: 161 hp at 3,600 rpm and 403 Nm of twist at 2,000 rpm, and 188 hp and 450 Nm at the same revs. The engines are connected to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed auto (!).
Nissan says fuel economy has been improved by as much as 11% over the outgoing model. Underpinning the Nissan NP300 Navara is a high-strength chassis and leaf suspension. The turning circle has also been reduced.
Shift-on-the-fly 4x4 driving can be engaged while the vehicle is in motion. The VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) system helps improve 4x4 driving performance and safety, along with ABLS (Active Brake Limited Slip), HSA (Hill Start Assist) and HDC (Hill Descent Control).
"Since we built our first pickup in 1933, over 14 million customers around the globe have come to depend on a Nissan pickup to transport their families, workmates and cargo, sometimes in the toughest of circumstances," explained Nissan chief planning officer Andy Palmer.
"The Nissan New NP300 Navara sets new benchmarks for performance, toughness, versatility and running costs; all the qualities that are critical for pickup users," adds Andy Palmer, Nissan's Chief Planning Officer.
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