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2010 Nissan Dualis, Pathfinder, Navara to debut at Geneva Motor Show

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Nissan has announced that an updated version of the Qashqai (Dualis in Australia) and refreshed ranges of the Pathfinder and Navara will join an exciting display of new vehicles at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Revealed by CarAdvice in December, the new Dualis receives a front and rear makeover, improved interior technology and NVH improvements.

The underfloor design has been revised to optimise airflow, reducing drag from 0.34 to 0.33 Cd, while weight-loss and low rolling resistance tyres have reduced CO2 emissions from 137g/km to 129.

An eco version of the Qashqai will also be introduced throughout Europe with further aerodynamic improvements and a reduced CO2 output.

Nissan Australia’s Jeffery Fisher told CarAdvice late last year that the updated Dualis is due for a local launch before mid-year.

“We’re going to be looking at May to June, so late in the first half of the year.”

He also confirmed that Nissan was close to bringing the Dualis+2 long-wheel-base seven-seater to Australia which has received a similar facelift.

“We’re looking at final stages of negotiations on that. It obviously depends a lot on pricing and the way we want to position it but we’re pretty hopeful that it’s going to materialise for us.

“We would hope to see that during 2010, but we can’t guarantee that,” Mr Fisher said.

The Pathfinder and Navara will also debut at Geneva with engine upgrades among the highlights.

A new 3.0-litre V6 diesel will join the range offering maximum power outputs of 175kW and a class-leading 550Nm of torque.

The 2.5 dCI engine has also been upgraded to offer 140kW/450Nm, up a handy 14kW/47Nm. Combined cycle fuel economy has improved 1.4 litres/100km to 8.4, while CO2 emissions have dropped 40g/km to 224.

Interior comfort, quality and refinement have all been improved, with Nissan to begin delivering the refreshed line-ups in selected markets from March.

The updated trio will join the new Nissan Micra replacement, Juke crossover, LEAF electric vehicle and the Nissan 370Z roadster on the stand at the Geneva Motor Show from March 2.


 

  • JEKYL & HYDE

    yes,thank you.bring them in yesterday.the v6 will be awesome…

  • The Oracle’s Teacher

    I hope they have improved the reliability issues. My D40 has been plagued with problems. I must say though that the V6 diesel sounds interesting.

  • Crossy

    That V6 diesel Navara sounds like a winner!

    • Robin Graves

      If you like a Renault engine built by Samsung in Korea and fitted to a Japanese car in Spain. Recipe for disaster. A genuine unmolested Japanese Nissan is the only way to go.

  • Robin Graves

    Nissan really need to sort out the mechanical issues. The reliability of the 720 and early Navaras was up there with the HiLux, only to be thrown to the wind with the D40.

  • davo

    dualis still looks ugly from the front, it’s a shame would consider one otherwise

    • David

      I like it – especially those AMG-style humps on the bonnet.

  • Gibbo

    Will the V6 diesel make its way into the Navara, or will it be reserved for the Pathfinder?

  • fourl6

    if they bring the interior out of the nineties i will defiantly consider a dualis Manual AWD TI.. i quite like the look of the exterior and the current fuel economy figures… good to see the orange dash is gone…

  • Baddass

    i don’t see the point of the Dualis+2. I mean, the Dualis is meant to be a hatch/SUV, but the longer, heavier +2 defeats the purpose I think.

    • filippo

      Yes but it has 7 seats. Although I’m not a huge fan of these types of cars, the +7 is quite nice looking.

  • jansjetta

    Sorry “class leading”? … the old 3.0L V6 Touareg produces 176kw and 550NM so the Nissan at 175/550 is equal to the class leader. The 7 seats may be a bit squishy, but the overall package should appeal to many if they don’t see all the 2 – 4 yo ones a lot lot cheaper.

    • Stumpy

      The difference is the base diesel Pathfinder is about 48-49k drive away as will it’s replacement and the Touareg 3L diesel is 82-83k they aren’t competitors.

  • maximark

    I just don’t understand why they still keep the stupid rear door handle placement of the Pathfinder, it’s ugly and impractical, imagine how hard for kids to open them. Being original doesn’t always really mean being the best.