Arguably one of the most popular 1-ton bakkies out there is the Nissan Navara. It’s been around for close on four years now with nine models in the range. Persisting with a 2,5-litre format in their diesel offering continues to pay dividends for the brand — especially now with improved output figures of 140kW and 450Nm of twist (torque).
There’s a few mid-life changes — I certainly wouldn’t want to call them mid-life crises such as a new bonnet, revised grille and bumper assembly. Owners of the so-called previous generation needn’t be too alarmed because in truth you’ve got to line up the old and new alongside each other to really tell the difference.
Inside the changes are possibly more noticeable — “in place to boost quality,” reckons Ross Garvie, product manager for the brand, who probably has a point to prove. Yes, there’s some new switchgear, revised door trims, seat fabric — that sort of thing — yippee, there’s now a dedicated cubbyhole to store your iPod away from preying eyes … !
Seriously though, those revised spec changes now gladly include the addition of new side- as well as curtain airbags, while a lockable tailgate ensures your shopping remains in your possession and safely stowed away while at the local shopping centre.
There’s nine double cab models in the range now with prices starting at R306,900 rising to R404,150. Two King Cabs remain on the price list with a price tag of R292,900 and R332,900 requested for the 2,5dCi 4 x 4 K/C XE model. (All models include a three-year/90,000km service plan.)
• If the Pathfinder floats your boat the new uprated 2,5dCi diesel motor has again been made available in the six-vehicle line-up with prices starting from R493,600, rising to R553,800 for the flagship 4,0 V6 4 x 4 LE a/T Navigation model. A motor that sees sterling service in the top-line Infiniti range that’s rarely seen outside of the USA — until now.
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