Nissan produces SUV based on Navara NP300 pickup

As rumored, the first images of Nissan's Navara NP300 pickup-based SUV have been leaked ahead of its official launch in China and Southeast Asia.

Nissan produces SUV based on Navara NP300 pickup

Not long ago, there were rumors about a brand new SUV called Xterra or Panadin developed by Nissan based on the chassis platform of the Navara NP300 pickup truck. Until now, this rumor is gradually becoming a reality when the first images of it have leaked before its official launch in China this year and Thailand in 2018.

Most likely, the car can also be brought to Vietnam to compete directly with Toyota Fortuner - an SUV that shares the same chassis with the Hilux pickup.

Although developed from the same platform, it can be clearly seen that the Xterra has a completely different design. It has a large V-motion chrome grille with sharper headlights. The front bumper has also been redesigned to be softer, although the overall car still feels a bit rough.

Although different, Nissan's new SUV still has a few things in common with the Navara such as the hood and chrome-plated rearview mirrors.

Currently, the detailed specifications of the Xterra are still a mystery, but it is likely that Nissan will equip it with a 2.3-liter turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 190 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The engine is combined with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission with the option of rear-wheel drive or both wheels. In addition, Nissan will also have more gasoline engines for customers.

As a 7-seat SUV developed on the Navara chassis, the new SUV from Nissan will compete directly with Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Everest or Hyundai SantaFe...

According to TNO