New looks, extra kit and more power are the headlines for Nissan’s facelifted 2010 Navara ST-X Dual Cab ute.
The newcomer is identified by a revised front end with a new bonnet and bumper which adds 80mm to the overall length and is more rounded for improved aerodynamics. New six-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels enhance the side view.
Inside are new seat fabrics, new door trims, new switchgear, new center-floor console and revised instrumentation with chrome highlights. Nissan has also added dual-zone climate control air-conditioning, power folding exterior mirrors, Bluetooth telephone connectivity and an auxiliary input for the audio system.
Electronic Stability Program is now standard.
Major improvements are under the bonnet with the 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine now providing 140kW of power (up from 126kW) and 450Nm of torque (up from 403Nm). The common-rail diesel benefits from a new direct injection system (now operating at 2000bar), revised internals and a new variable nozzle turbocharger.
The extra good news is fuel consumption is down by 13 per cent to 8.5l/100kms and CO2 emissions are cut to 224g/km.
Navara’s 198kW, 4.0-litre V6 engine remains unchanged.
Pricing for the new ST-X Navara starts at $47,990.
