W11 (Second Generation)
The W11 model was introduced in 1998. Initially available with the 1.8 L QG18DE, 2.0 L SR20DE, 2.0 L SR20DET or the 2.0 L CD20ET Turbo-diesel. The QG18DE models were FWD only and available with either a 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual transmission, the SR20DE models were an FWD 4 speed automatic or CVT transmission with 6 speed tiptronic function, the 4WD continued to be conventional 4 speed automatic only. The diesel CD20ET was only available with a 4 speed automatic. Once more the turbocharged 2.0 L SR20DET variants were available only in 4WD with the conventional 4 speed automatic. The power output of the turbo version increased to 230 PS (169.2 kW; 226.9 bhp).
May 24, 2000 the turbocharged Salut was renamed the GT4 along with interior and exterior changes. The output of the SR20DE engine was improved.
In 2000 the CVT was fitted to some non-turbo 4WD models. In 2002 the SR series engines were replaced by the newer QR series.
Autech offered a customized version called the "Rider" trim level. The Avenir Cargo delivery van was renamed the Nissan Expert starting June 1999.
October 2000 saw the introduction of the Avenir Blastar, with an increased ground clearance and larger wheels, equipped with ATTESA and the SR20DE engine as an alternative to the Subaru Outback. Nissan shared the appearance with the smaller Nissan Wingroad JS.
August 27, 2002 the SR20DE and the SR20DET were replaced with the QR20DE.
Due to lack of demand for the Avenir, the entire line was cancelled September 2005; the Expert delivery van lasted until December 2006.
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2001 Nissan Avenir Blastar
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1999 Nissan Avenir GT4-Z
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2002 Nissan Expert
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