Nissan South African has expanded its Navara double cab line-up to incorporate a more affordable 4×2 derivative. Here are the specifications and pricing for the newcomer.

The recently introduced Navara hasn't quite lived up to expectations– it shows in the bakkie's new vehicle sales figures. However, we've found it to be a good product that's more than capable on the rough stuff. This week Nissanexpanded itsNavara family witha new 4×2 double cab derivative, which should bolsterthe bakkie'sappeal.

The new Nissan Navara 4×2 features the same multi-link rear suspension as the rest of the range and it's still capable of towing up trailers of up to 3.5 tonnes. It further retains the rest of the range's 1-tonne payload capacity.Power comes from the 2.3-litre turbocharged and intercooled4-cylinder diesel engine, with peak outputs of 140 kW and 450 Nm (the latter from just 1 500 rpm).The new Navara 4×2 is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of features, Nissan's new 4×2 Navara benefits from further reductions in engine noise, vibration, and harshness, which meansit should be a little quieter to drive. The 2-wheel-drive derivatives comeequipped with, inter alia, Bluetooth audio streaming, satellite navigation, USBconnectivity, keyless stop/start, 360-degree camera, LED headlights, dual-zone air conditioning, cruise control and a complement of 7 airbags.

Nissan Navara Price in South Africa (March 2018)

The Navara 4×2 DC has awarranty valid for 6 years/150 000 km and a 3-year/90 000 km service plan (all quoted prices include VAT).

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 SE DC MT – R457 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 SE DC AT – R471 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 LE DC – R519 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 LE DC + Leather seats – R532 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 LE DC AT – R538 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×2 LE DC AT + Leather seats – R551 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×4 SE DC MT – R523 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×4 LE DC MT – R573 500

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×4 LE DC MT + Leather seats – R586 500

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×4 LE DC AT – R594 900

Nissan Navara 2.3 4×4 LE DC AT + Leather seats – R605 900

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