After lending its underpinnings to the Renault
Alaskan and the Mercedes-Benz X-Class, the Nissan Navara has welcomed a few
upgrades of its own.
For the 2020MY, the one-ton pickup truck still uses
the 163 PS 2.3-liter dCi diesel engine, but the mill is now
fitted with two turbochargers, which have lifted the torque by 22 Nm to 425 Nm. Moreover, the 163 PS and 190 PS versions are now
compliant with the Euro 6d-temp emission standard.
Another novelty is the introduction of an all-new
six-speed manual transmission, with longer ratios and shorter shift pattern.,
while the addition of rear brake discs and calipers instead of drums and larger
front discs have resulted in the braking force being reduced by 40 percent.
Additionally, the multi-link rear suspension, with new dual-stage coil springs,
has been made standard across the range. The rear ride height has also been
raised by 25 mm and the payload has increased by up to 45 kg,
depending on the version.
Exterior updates are modest and include black bezel
LED headlights and a couple of new wheels in 17 and 18 inches. A new infotainment system, with
an 8-inch touchscreen display, is the only change made inside. It’s standard
from the N-Connecta grade, along with Apple CarPlay, and gives owners access to
different functions. Users can also locate the vehicle, check the level of
fluids, lock and unlock the doors and send the destination to the sat-nav ahead
of departure.
Pricing for the revised Navara kicks off from
£ 21,850 in the United Kingdom for the King Chassis Cab with
AWD and the new six-speed manual gearbox. For the range-topping Double Cab
N-Guard, with AWD and the 7-speed auto, customers will have to pay a minimum of
£ 31,125.
