Nissan shows facelift Navara

he 2021 Nissan Navara has been unveiled after a brief teaser campaign. This is not the next generation vehicle, but a facelift of the current model, albeit an extensive one.

The Navara you see here is also the version Nissan SA plans to start building at its Rosslyn plant next year.

So, what has Nissan changed?

The company says the facelifted D23generation Navara delivers an ‘enhanced level of safety, comfort and driving pleasure’.

Nissan furthermore claims the bakkie offers ‘many best-in-class technologies, including an array of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features and safety systems’.

As for the obvious, the updated Navara received a revised grille and a pair of new bi-LED headlights.

There are also new taillights, and parts including the tailgate and wheel arch flares have also been updated.

As for underneath the new shell, Nissan says it has strengthened the Navara’s rear axle to increase the bakkie’s payload capacity.

There’s also a new steering rack to improve manoeuvre ability at low speeds and steering response.

This new steering rack, according to

Nissan, helps to reduce vibration and improve noise isolation.

Inside, various updates have been made, including the fitment of a new steering wheel and an updated infotainment system display.

The list of safety features set to be available in the upgraded Navara (dependent on the market, of course) includes intelligent forward collision warning, intelligent emergency braking and Nissan’s four-camera intelligent around view monitor.

There’s also a fresh off-road monitor, which keeps tabs on obstacles at low speeds when four-wheel-drive is engaged.

No powertrain upgrades have been made.

As such, the 2021 Navara still runs a twin-turbo 2.3-liter four-cylinder diesel which, as with the current version, delivers 140kW and

450Nm.

This engine can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed auto.