by SAVIOUS KWINIKA
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – NISSAN has unveiled the Navara PRO-4X Warrior.
The vehicle, launched in collaboration with engineering partner Premcar, is described as a battle-hardened bakkie designed to conquer South Africa’s toughest terrains.
It will enter the South African market at an expected R924 000 price-point in April 2025 at Nissan dealerships nationwide.
“South Africa’s love for bakkies is well known because they’re the perfect companions for everything from off-road adventures or taking a drive along the coast to cruising city highways or navigating potholes,” said Maciej Klenkiewicz, Managing Director for Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets Africa.
Bernie Quinn, Premcar Chief Executive Officer, explained that the Warrior had been put through its paces, ensuring it can overcome any hurdles South African roads and trails may present.
“We have done literally tens of thousands of kilometres across a variety of conditions,” he said.
The Warrior has been tested on a high-speed circuit, a noise-calibration surface, off-road tracks and durability circuits.
“We’ve even tested it on really rutted, muddy tracks, sand dunes, and deep corrugations. Basically, anything you can throw at it, it can manage with ease,” Quinn said.
The vehicle features a 2.5-litre DDTi high-output diesel engine, capable of delivering 140kW of power and 450Nm of torque.
It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.
The core Navara, manufactured at Nissan’s light commercial vehicle hub in Rosslyn, South Africa, is a key component of the company’s ongoing strategy to expand into new export markets.
Nissan is also set to introduce another special edition to complement the 2025 Navara lineup this year.
“We are committed to maximising our current assets building on our strong Africa based industrial footprint, and our eyes remain fixed firmly on growth,” said Jordi Vila, President of Nissan Africa.
– CAJ News