The Nissan Navara range has been expanded with a modified special edition Safari model which has been designed particularly for over-landing excursions.

The Navara Safari benefits from additions and modifications suitable for a safari environment. Built under the guidance and advice of 4×4 expert Glyn Demmer, he says “the Nissan Navara in 4×4 guise remains a formidable off-road vehicle. We decided to specialise the Safari version and create a vehicle that is utterly suitable for overland trips.”

The long-distance ‘bundu-basher’

Based on the Navara 2.5 dCi Double Cab 4×4 LE, “the Safari doesn’t lose any of its normal off-road capabilities, the addition of specialised extras adds to its prowess as a long-distance ‘bundu basher’. The new Navara Safari is available with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic gearbox, and comes with quite a few additional special features.

These include all-terrain tyres, a front-mounted nudge bar, hard-wearing seat covers, Safari-branded carpets, and a rubberised load-box with tonneau cover. As well as standard spot-lights, underbody protection plates for the engine, gearbox and transfer case, custom-built protective rocksliders, and a removable tow bar.

“In creating the Navara Safari we wanted to ensure that specialised extras were fitted not only to add value but to make off-road excursions even easier for our more adventurous customers,” concludes Nissan SA Product Manager (Marketing), Marinus Venter.

Nissan Navara Safari price in South Africa

Nissan Navara Safari 2.5 dCi Double Cab 4×4 LE 6MT – R490 000

Nissan Navara Safari 2.5 dCi Double Cab 4×4 LE AT – R496 000

As with the rest of the Navara range, the Safari is available with a three-year or 100 000km warranty and three-year or 90 000km service plan (service intervals of 15 000km).

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