The engines (2.3-liter diesel and 2.5-liter gasoline units will be offered in other markets) are mated to a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic with manual override. Low boost is rated at 161hp and 403Nm, while high boost produces 187hp and 450Nm. It's equipped with a new variable-geometry turbocharger, making it more efficient and more powerful. The YD25 2.5-liter diesel is an evolution of the current Navara powerplant. The NP300 Navara may be bigger, but the combined weight of components such as the body, the chassis, the rear suspension and the rear brakes is reduced by 70kg through the use of high-strength materials. Now, it's the biggest one in the segment. The side section is a carryover from the current Navara. The road absorption was very noticeable during our ride and drive activity. 'A trucky ride is a problem,' shared Kato. A pickup's ride can't be too soft yet can't be too hard. The leaf-spring rear suspension and differential are improved for better ride and handling. We drove 200km with the 4x2 and 4x4 variants in Chiang Mai, and our backs and bums didn't feel any strain. Like these midsize sedans, the NP300 Navara has 'zero-gravity' seats, offering softer support. Comfort is key with the new pickup, with the Teana and the Altima as the design team's basis. That's no longer the case with the NP300 Navara-the dashboard is swept and more functional. Just like the old exterior, the current interior has plain surfaces and is more truck-like. The NP300 Navara has a neat rear spoiler, which highlights a sporty character. The roofline flows better and is actually lower, yet the pickup has a higher ground clearance. The NP300 Navara sports LED daytime running lights and LED headlamps, a first in the segment. The side surfaces likewise have a flexed appearance, resulting in a complex character line. The grille's V-motion pattern continues to the hood, and Kato-san compared these sections to the arms of a man. Keno Kato, head of product planning at Nissan Motor Company, said the design team went 'back to basics' to deliver agility and bring out masculinity with the new Nissan truck. Gone are the plain surfaces, which were considered modern at the time of the current model's launch.

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