Nissan NT400 Cabstar updated for 2014

Following the recent launch of its new NT500 truck, Nissan has given the smaller NT400 Cabstar chassis-cab a comprehensive makeover.

One of the major changes is the switch to a Euro 5b+ compliant engine. A 2.5 litre, four-cylinder, common-rail turbo diesel unit with 40,000 km (roughly 25,000 mile) service intervals, it’s being offered in a choice of three outputs.

Nissan NT400 Cabstar (2014) Front Side

The lowest-powered of the trio develops 120 bhp (90 kW / 121 PS) with 250 Nm (184 lb/ft) of torque and comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This particular option can be specified on NT400 models with gross vehicle weights of 2.8, 3.2, 3.4 or 3.5 tonnes.

Alternatively, there are 134 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS) / 270 Nm (199 lb/ft) and 143 bhp (107 kW / 145 PS) / 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) versions, which incidentally gain an extra gear ratio. Their availability is restricted to the 3.5 and 4.5 tonne GVW NT400 variants, though.

Styling tweaks for the cab are limited to a redesigned grille and the appearance of clear glass headlight clusters. On the inside, the fabric selection has been refreshed, the instruments are clearer and now incorporate a multifunction display, there’s a gear-shift indicator and Bluetooth has been integrated into the audio system.

The 2014 NT400 Cabstar, which is built in Spain, is on sale across Europe now. The range is extensive, as buyers can pick either a single or double cab and a 2,500 mm (8’ 2”), 2,900 mm (9’ 6”) or 3,400 mm (11’ 2”) wheelbase. As well as the basic chassis-cab, factory-fitted dropside, box and tipper bodies can be ordered too.

UK prices start from £18,275 (excluding VAT).

Nissan NT400 Cabstar (2014) InteriorNissan NT400 Cabstar (2014) Side

Related posts:
Nissan NT500 truck launched
Nissan NV200 Taxi for London

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson

Image
Saab has got experience of producing special editions in honour of rally driver Erik Carlsson, having previously named versions of the 900 and 9000 after him during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Now it has decided to do it again, this time to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Swedish driver’s first win in Britain’s RAC Rally, which was achieved at the wheel of a Saab 96. Thankfully, the company has resisted the urge to just bung some fancy alloys and a few other extra bits onto something like a mid-range diesel model. Instead, it appears to have resurrected the limited edition Turbo X from a couple of years ago, as the new edition similarly features a turbocharged 2.8 litre petrol V6, Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system and a six-speed automatic gearbox. The result is the 9-3 Aero Carlsson saloon, which turns out to be a very rapid car. With 276 bhp (205 kW / 280 PS) and a healthy 400 Nm of torque, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) dash takes just 6.9 seconds. But it’s in the mid-range t...
Read more

American spec Fiat 500

Image
Fiat has released the first details and images of the North American specification 500. The tiny city car will be available in Pop, Lounge and Sport trim levels, and is distinguished from the European version by its more aggressive front and rear bumpers, bigger grille and flared sills. Another unique feature is the engine. Fiat has decided to use the 1.4 MultiAir unit currently found in models such as the Fiat Punto Evo and Alfa Romeo MiTo. Perhaps it felt that using the forthcoming two-cylinder TwinAir in the American 500 would have been too much for markets there to take? There’s no word yet on what power output the MultiAir will have, although in its current applications it comes with either 103 bhp (77 kW / 105 PS), 133 bhp (99 kW / 135 PS) or 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS). Similarly, prices have yet to be confirmed, but hopefully both details will have been sorted out by the time the order book for the 500 hatch opens later this year. For convertible fans, the 500C is due ...
Read more

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more