The introduction of the second generation Primera saw a beautifully styled vehicle with a lower nose and streamlined body that not only looked good but was also more aerodynamically efficient.
In addition, the body shell represented only the tip of the iceberg, with many additions and upgrades hiding beneath it. The previously introduced front multilink suspension was coupled with a rear one of the same kind while 2.0 Liter normally aspirated diesel units were fitted with turbochargers. The Primera line-up also saw the coming of new equipment levels, such as the Si and SRi.