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By Jason Woosey 
14h ago
MELBOURNE – Nissan has stripped the wraps off its revamped Navara double cab bakkie, which now features a tougher look and improved refinement.
The newcomer will be built in South Africa and will be offered in a much wider range of derivatives than the current imported model. Nissan SA will host a press conference on the new Navara on Thursday noon and we will bring you more local information as it becomes available.
For now, let’s take a look at the global spec Navara. While the basic shape remains as before, the Nissan bakkie gets a bolder-looking front design, complete with a larger, more upright, Titan-inspired grille from the US market. Also new, at least for the flagship models, is a pair of C-shaped quad LED headlights. Moving towards the rear, the 2021 Navara is distinguished by new exclusive LED taillights as well as a new stepped rear bumper. integrated.
Nissan has also revealed a new Pro-4X grade, which appears to be aimed at the Ford Ranger Wildtrak. Its ‘wilder’ exterior styling package includes a black grille, running boards, 17-inch black alloys and off-road tires.
Inside, the basic dashboard design remains, but Nissan has installed a new steering wheel and center panel, which houses the latest 8-inch Nissan Connect infotainment system. Drivers will also notice a much larger (17.8 cm) TFT screen between the analog dials in the instrument cluster.
Driver assistance devices include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Intelligent Lane Intervention with Steering Assist.
On the mechanical front, Nissan has brought in the well-known 2.3-liter turbodiesel engine, which produces 140 kW and 450 Nm, but engineers have managed to increase the Navara’s payload to 1.2 tons. Nissan also claims to have made the cabin quieter with an improved soundproofing package.
As before, the Navara is one of the few bakkies on the market that offers coil spring suspension.
Watch this space for local details as they become available.
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