2017 Nissan Navara Series II (Australia)
Nissan
Australia is introducing the Navara Series II update for the local market,
bringing a range of tweaks and adding a new SL variant to the lineup.
Nissan says there are now over 30 different variants
of the Navara that customers can choose from thanks to the intro of the SL
grade. The SL is a tradesman favourite, coming in dual-cab
form only and with the flagship 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine producing
190 Hp and 450 Nm.
Other highlights for the SL include the wide body
style, a standard reversing camera, and Nissan’s NissanConnect smartphone
integration. It’s available with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed
automatic with part-time full-wheel drive. The SL rides on 16-inch steel wheels
wearing 255/70 tyres, and the interior is kitted out with durable vinyl
flooring for ease of cleaning.
In terms of the rest of the Series II range, the ST
now gets sat-nav in all dual-cab grades as standard, while vinyl flooring
replaces carpet on the RX dual-cab and single-cab. Nissan has removed the
fold-out cup holders for the rear seat for all dual-cab models.
All dual-cab models receive a new
suspension setup and tuning, with extensive local testing of the multi-link
rear end. There are new front and rear dampers, rear coil springs and rear
rebound dampers. Nissan says these changes improve lateral stability and ride
and handling, even when carrying loads.
