Nissan is eliminating vans in the United Sates, but they’re alive and well in Europe as the company has introduced the facelifted NV300 Combi. Looking far more substantial than its predecessor, the updated van has a more prominent grille that is flanked by new LED headlights. Further below, there’s an edgier bumper with revised air intakes and new fog lights.
Additional changes are limited, but the
van can be equipped with optional 17-inch alloy wheels. Nissan says they help
to further elevate the NV300’s appearance. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as
the NV300 adopts an all-new dashboard that features higher quality materials
and a more upscale design. Drivers will also find a new steering wheel, modern
switchgear, and a freestanding 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay compatibility.
The upgrades don’t end there as the van
has an additional 88 liters of storage space. Much of this
comes from a 54 liter storage compartment which is located
under the passenger seat. On the safety front, the NV300 gains new driver
assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, lane
departure warning and traffic sign recognition technology. Besides the new tech,
there are improved airbags.
Under the hood, there’s a 2.0-liter
turbodiesel engine which meets the latest emission standards. It’s available in
three different outputs of 108 hp, 148 hp and 168 hp. The base engine is connected to a manual
transmission, while an automatic gearbox is available or standard on the
higher-end variants.
The facelifted NV300 Combi will go on sale
in Europe this May.
