This Mini pickup truck is a Giant in Performance
Nissan Motor Company which is simply known as Nissan is a multinational manufacturer of automobiles based in Yokohama, Japan. Nissan is a prestigious company which sells its vehicles under the names of Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun.
Lately, the company has come to be known as Nissan Group. Owing to its origin in Japan, Nissan cars are known for their durability and long-lasting performance. Nissan manufactures all sorts of vehicles keeping in mind the desires and requirements of the customers.
From luxury cars to SUVs, from compact cars to mini pickup trucks, Nissan exclusively enjoys the reputation of expert multidimensional cars manufacturer.
The Magnificent Nissan Navara Pickup Trucks
The Nissan Navara is a mini pickup truck which is built with a practical approach and is capable to drive and perform at maximum. Its efficiency and performance secure its place in the front runners of pickup class vehicles.
It is the workhorse of Nissan which gives its rivals a great competition. Nissan introduced Navara for the first time in 1997. Since its introduction to present, Navara can be categorized into three different generations in accordance with their make and features.
These generations are also known as D22, D40, and D23, based on their respective flagship models. The D22 came out in 1997 and it was termed as a compactly sized pickup. Its production went on till 2004 but in a number of markets, Nissan continued producing the D22 as a low-cost alternative to the D40.
It also underwent a few facelifts during these years. The second generation started in 2004 and it was named ‘the Frontier’. It was bigger and had more load capacity in comparison to its predecessor. Nissan F-Alpha platform was used in building it and its exterior resembles that of Nissan Titan Truck.
It was a big step for the company towards a futuristic approach. Due to its great success, it is still being manufactured in 2018. Some of these are running on Nissan Navara reconditioned engines which are no less in performance in any way.
Later in 2014, Nissan started producing the vehicles of what is called the third generation of Nissan pickup trucks or D23. Cutting-edge technology is used to build this top-notch pickup. It has many improved features and is modified keeping in view the needs of a modern user.
The engine, interior and exterior have seen considerable changes.
The incredible engines of Nissan Navara
It is quite evident that any pickup truck would be expected to have a powerful engine. Nissan is well aware of this fact and has provided a range of powerful Nissan Navara Engines which come in various sizes.
From Nissan Navara 2.5Dci 144HP Diesel Engine which is capable of generating 144bhp with the torque of 263 lb-ft., to Nissan Navara/Frontier 4.0Le V6 Diesel Engine which is one of the most powerful engines in the Navara family.
A 3956cc engine speaks for itself. It has the capability of generating 261bhp. This amazing machine provides the torque of 281 lb-ft and emits 264gm/km CO2. It is not good for fuel efficiency providing. The only 16.5mpg mileage, but the power it generates has no parallel.
Recently, Nissan produced V9X V6 Turbocharged Diesel Engine which is a beast in itself. It develops an astonishing 228bhp with the torque of 410 lb-ft. Its carbon emission stands at 244gm/km gases and has the mileage of 24.5mpg.
Nissan Navara’s large interior space & storage
The Double Cab version offers a plenty of space inside. It provides substantial leg room for the rear passengers.
The Boot space of Navara King Cab’s load area is 1,750mm long, whereas the Double Cab’s extra passenger space is a bit less and amounts to 1,537mm. Statistically, it is an exceptional space that can accommodate over a tonne of cargo.