The third-generation Nissan Word has been up to date for the Japanese market, the place it can go on sale in late January subsequent yr, the carmaker has introduced. The hatchback continues to characteristic the e-Energy 1.2 litre three-cylinder hybrid engine as the only powertrain, whereas updates have been utilized to its exterior and inside.

This powertrain continues to be the HR12DE-EM47 engine that serves as a generator that was beforehand identified to be rated for outputs of 79 PS and 103 Nm of torque, supplying the only or twin electrical motor driveline. That is supplied in 2WD and 4WD configurations, based on Nissan.

Visually, the 2024 Word facelift brings a brand new iteration of the V-Movement grille, which is completed both in physique color or in a darkish metallic gray, relying on the automobile’s exterior paint end chosen.

The rear of the Word has been given an uneven sample, whereas its 16-inch wheel covers get conventional Japanese geometric patterns for a three-dimensional really feel, says Nissan. Gear updates for the Word now see the inclusion of LED headlamps as normal throughout all trim ranges.

The layering of strains continues within the inside, the place a mizuhiki motif options on the dashboard fascia, whereas random stripes are used on the seat material, whereas the two-tier glove compartment is now of a bigger capability.

For added comfort, the Clever Key on the Word facelift brings an “method unlock” operate, which unlocks the automobile mechanically as the important thing holder approaches the automobile, and it’ll additionally mechanically lock the automobile when the key-holding occupant has exited the automobile.

The facelifted Word for Japan additionally is available in a variant with a swivelling entrance passenger seat, with handbook operation for the swivelling of the seat so as to ease entering into and out of the automobile, in support of individuals with restricted mobility or these carrying delicate clothes, says Nissan. This swivelling seat can also be geared up with a footrest.

A complete of 14 exterior colors are supplied for the 2024 Word facelift in Japan, together with a pair of recent two-tone colors; violet, and turquoise.

4 trim variants are supplied for the Word facelift – the X trim grade in 2WD kind at 2,299,000 yen (RM74,864) in Japan, and the X 4 which, as its title suggests, brings 4WD, at 2,580,600 yen (RM84,021). When specified with the swivelling entrance passenger seat, the Word is priced from 2,409,000 yen (RM78,504) for the X variant, to 2,690,600 yen (RM87,681) for the X 4 variant.

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