Nissan South Africa has expanded its Navara double-cab bakkie range from three derivatives to seven, thanks to the long-awaited addition of 4×2 variants to the local line-up.
When the latest Navara debuted in South Africa almost a year ago (in March 2017), the range comprised just three 4×4 models. But now the local arm of the Japanese automaker has finally added cheaper rear-wheel-drive options to the mix.
As with the 4×4 models, the new 4×2 variants employ Nissan’s twin-turbo 2,3-litre diesel unit, which makes 140 kW and 450 N.m (the latter from 1 500 to 2 500 r/min), as well as a multi-link rear suspension set-up.
The range’s entry point thus falls to R457 900 for the manual 4×2 double-cab in SE trim (this rear-wheel-drive configuration is also offered with a seven-speed automatic transmission as well as in posher LE guise). The automatic 4×4 double-cab in LE specification still tops the line-up at R594 900.
The new models all boast seven airbags as standard, a load capacity of more than one tonne, a six-year/150 000 km warranty and a three-year/90 000 km service plan. Leather trim can be added to LE-spec models for an additional R13 000 (or R11 000 in the case of the flagship 4×4 auto).
Pricing:
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×2 SE DC: R457 900
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×2 SE DC auto: R471 900
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×2 LE DC: R519 900
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×2 LE DC auto: R538 900
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×4 SE DC: R523 900
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×4 LE DC: R573 500
Nissan Navara 2,3 4×4 LE DC auto: R594 900
