Revealed to the world in November, the facelifted Nissan Navara has now made an look in Malaysia, with Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) previewing the refreshed pick-up truck – in range-topping Professional-4X trim, no much less – forward of its launch on April 16.
The revised exterior has been closely impressed by the newest full-size Titan, that includes that truck’s large “interlock” grille. This consists of three bars of mesh partially surrounded by a chrome body, with the Navara title picked out in block letters on the high. Complementing the bolder look are the brand new cube-like quad-projector LED headlights and C-shaped daytime working lights.
Additionally revised is the entrance bumper with a cross-shaped design, incorporating vertical fog gentle housings and a big skid plate with outstanding tow hook covers. The bonnet has been made taller and comes with a centre bulge, matching the rear mattress which can also be taller with the facelift. New facet step finishers are claimed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency, decreasing wind noise and gasoline consumption.
Shifting to the rear of the brand new Navara, you’ll discover LED tail lights that additionally characteristic the headlights’ C-shaped graphic, in addition to a revamped tailgate design with the Navara script. The beefier rear bumper comes with built-in steps to make reaching into the mattress simpler.
The Professional-4X provides a number of aesthetic upgrades, together with wheel arch extensions and blacked-out badging, grille, door handles, wing mirrors, roof rails and facet steps. The wheels are an inch smaller than on the earlier high VL trim, measuring 17 inches in diameter, however they’re completed in black and include all-terrain tyres. You’ll additionally discover orange-red accents on the Nissan badge, tow hook covers and wheel arch trims.
Within the mattress, the Professional-4X is fitted with the brand new Utili-Monitor cargo system, consisting of solid aluminium cleats that may slide for and aft alongside channels on the edges, giving customers flexibility when tying down objects. A Tailgate Help perform additionally reduces the hassle required to open and shut the tailgate.
Inside, there are comparatively few adjustments, the obvious of which is the brand new three-spoke steering wheel first seen on the newest Serena. Behind it’s a seven-inch multi-info show flanked by two analogue dials, whereas the infotainment system is now an OEM unit with an eight-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity – similar to on the facelifted X-Path.
Elsewhere, there are actually two USB ports beneath the armrest (together with one USB Sort-C socket), plus one other one on the rear. Talking of which, the rear seats have been redesigned with a extra supportive base and a curved backrest for a extra snug seating place. Additional enhancements embody extra sound deadening and an acoustic entrance windscreen and entrance facet home windows.
These things listed are for the Professional-4X mannequin, which additionally will get distinctive embroidered leather-based upholstery, branded flooring mats and a black-and-red Nissan steering wheel badge. Different bits of package embody keyless entry, push-button begin, dual-zone computerized local weather management, cruise management, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a 360-degree digicam system with Clever Shifting Object Detection and a brand new off-road mode and 6 audio system.
Security-wise, the Professional-4X introduces autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert and computerized excessive beam to the Navara lineup, becoming a member of the standard six airbags (no extra driver’s knee airbag) and stability management. As but, it’s unclear if these driver help techniques will probably be supplied to the remainder of the vary.
Sadly, Malaysia misses out on the newest YS23 2.3 litre turbodiesel that’s now being bought in Thailand, as an alternative soldiering on with the present YD25 2.5 litre engine first seen on the previous-generation D40. The newer engine requires a minimal of Euro 4 gasoline, which is 2 generations newer than our Euro 2M diesel, though Euro 5 diesel can also be accessible at sure stations.
So we’re sticking with the outdated mill, which produces the identical energy and torque figures because the YS23 – 190 PS at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Anticipate lesser fashions to proceed to characteristic a detuned model with 163 PS and 403 Nm. The prevailing seven-speed computerized gearbox is fitted to the Professional-4X.
A couple of adjustments will be discovered below the pores and skin as properly. The steering has been retuned and is now faster and requires much less effort to show at decrease speeds, whereas the revised multilink rear suspension options new dual-rate coil springs that cut back physique toss movement no matter load, bettering stability, experience consolation and dealing with.
A facet good thing about the uprated suspension is an elevated payload of 1.1 tonnes. Different new options embody an digital locking rear differential and Trailer Sway Help – the latter makes use of the brakes to maintain the truck in management if the trailer being towed begins to sway.
The facelifted Nissan Navara Professional-4X is on the market in 4 colors, together with Black Star and the brand new Pearl White, Burning Crimson and variant-exclusive Stealth Gray. Pricing and specs for your entire vary will probably be revealed in the course of the aforementioned April launch, throughout which the order books may also be opened.
