Nissan Pathfinder and Navara Facelift Full Details and Photos

After some leaked photos of the Nissan Pathfinder and Navara facelift surfaced on the web yesterday, the carmaker today released official details and a photo gallery galore of its revised pick-up and SUV. The two new models are due to be presented at the upcoming auto show in Geneva and will go on sale in Europe in April 2010.

Performance wise, the changes are the arrival of a new 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine developing 238 hp and 55 Nm of torque, while the 2.5-litre dCi diesel has also been improved, now being able to provide a fuel consumption rate of 8.4l/100 km.

The revised models have been given a new look both at the front and at the rear, and some extra 80 mm in length. On the interior, the comfort has been enhanced, while the standard equipment has been refined.

Changes at the front include a new headlamp design, a new bonnet, revised grille and a new bumper assembly. Changes at the rear of Pathfinder include a new bumper design with squared off edges, while there are also new 18-inch alloy wheels added to the range. The color palette extended with two new metallic shades for Navara – Electric Blue and Blue Grey, with only the latter being available for the Pathfinder as well.

Equipment improvements include a new Speed Limiter (incorporated into the existing cruise control system), Nissan Connect Premium touch-screen satellite navigation system, a premium Bose sound system and a rearview camera. Active safety is improved with the availability of Nissan’s ESP on Navara (already available on Pathfinder).

autoevolution will be attending the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of the vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions presented at the event.