Nissan refreshed the second generation of the Primera in 1999, and the carmaker claimed that it changed over 600 parts in it, enhancing it to a much higher level than its main competitors.
The changes affected all the body versions, including the station wagon. Nissan Europe focused on the car, reshaped it, and added some engineering tweaks in Germany and the U.K. to make the vehicle fit for the narrow streets and roads from the old continent.

On the outside, the carmaker introduced a new grille, sporting reshaped wings as a grille. Its headlights were new, following the bio-design trend, which was almost gone. It also offered an option for Xenon headlights, and that came with a standard washer in the bumper. In the lower side of the bumper, the carmaker included a broad grille flanked by two fog lights. At the back, the main change for the station wagon was on the taillights. They were enhanced and also received a new protective glass.

Inside, the carmaker continued its changes. The center stack featured a dedicated audio system, which was unique for each vehicle. Thus, it was useless to steal them. As an option, a 10-CD changer was added in the trunk and controlled via the sound system panel. Nissan changed the front seats and reshaped them with a sculptured back. Thus, it allowed the carmaker to increase the knee room for the rear-seat occupants by 5 cm (2”). But the trunk space remained the same with 430 liters (15.2 cu-ft) of space with the rear bench up and up to 1,650 liters (58.3 cu-ft) with the back seatback folded.

Under the hood, there were two essential novelties: a 1.8-liter engine and a CVT gearbox for the 2.0-liter powerplant.