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WATCH: Here’s your official glimpse at Ford’s #NextGenRanger pickup

Ford South Africa has released the first official glimpse of the #NextGenRanger, which will be launched in 2022.

Ford South Africa has released the first official glimpse of the #NextGenRanger, which will be revealed later this year and which will be launch in 2022.

At its core, the next-generation Ranger will be the ideal pickup partner for work, family and play.

Embracing excellent off-road credentials and dynamic driving DNA, Ford South Africa expects that customers will rejoice at the toughest, most capable and connected Ranger pickup yet developed by the company. 

Ford South Africa says that this is not just a Built Ford Tough truck, but, the smartest, most capable and most versatile Ranger yet.

 

Orders now open for the new Nissan Navara

Nissan new and exciting range of locally produced Navara models is priced competitively enough to suit just about everyone on the market for a bakkie.

Orders are now open for the new, locally-produced Nissan Navara, set to roll off of the production line at Nissan’s Rosslyn plant in June 2021. With prices starting at R311 000 for the Navara 2.5 Petrol XE SC, and R474 000 for the Navara 2.5D SE MT DC, the modernised line-up is well-positioned to compete in most of the 1ton pickup segments, according to Stefan Haasbroek, Marketing Director at Nissan South Africa. 

In the South African context, the Navara is renowned for its Rugged Redefined looks, robust capabilities, reliability, and versatility, making it one of the most respected and anticipated models across the Nissan line-up and around the world.

We are confident that the technical changes in the all-new Navara will deliver the ultimate customer experience

– Stefan Haasbroek, Marketing Director at Nissan South Africa

“With the introduction of the all-new Navara pickup in South Africa, we are confident that the significant technical changes implemented across our extensive line-up, will deliver the ultimate customer experience, with enhanced ride comfort, load carrying capacity, and a powertrain selected specifically for the South African market,” says Haasbroek.  

“It’s an amazing achievement to see the full set of exciting models for the next generation Navara which offer customers a choice of both single, and double-cab, 2WD and 4WD options, and a choice of automatic and manual transmissions too,” Haasbroek said. “This is a fiercely competitive segment, and we are determined to meet and exceed customer needs,” he added.

“This is a fiercely competitive segment, and we are determined to meet and exceed customer needs.

– STEFAN HAASBROEK, MARKETING DIRECTOR AT NISSAN SOUTH AFRICA
Tough 4X4 power for difficult terrain 

Choose 2WD for maximum efficiency, or shift to 4WD (4H) at speeds up to 100km/h with the Navara’s shift-on-the-fly 4×4 gearbox. Achieve maximum performance as Nissan’s 4H constantly monitors conditions and adjusts the balance of power between the front and rear axles to maintain traction, while the Active Brake Limited Slip Differential system (ABLS) manages power delivery and wheel braking between the front and rear axles and between the left and right of the vehicle, depending on traction and speed. New Navara drivers also have the option to select low range 4WD (4LO) for difficult terrain.

The Navara line-up also features additional safety technology through Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM),

– STEFAN HAASBROEK, MARKETING DIRECTOR AT NISSAN SOUTH AFRICA
Giving you a bigger and more balanced payload

And if that’s not enough space, and you need to bring the off-road bikes on a trailer too, then new Navara’s Trailer Sway Control (TSC) system, with yaw-rate-monitoring can detect the trailer’s self-oscillation, while the Vehicle Dynamic Control system (VDC) enables it to handle the brake pressure of the trailer to reduce self-oscillation.

A vehicle to delight and empower our customers

“The Navara line-up also features additional safety technology through Nissan Intelligent Mobility (NIM), and offers a host of cabin features including an 8” touch screen with NissanConnect, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay all to delight and empower our customers,” said Haasbroek.

With its bold masculine design, the new Nissan Navara offers customers good value-for-money, has low running costs, competitive parts pricing, and competitive fuel efficiency, strong aftersales service, all designed to help your business’s bottom line, while being rugged and tough enough to do the job right, minimising downtime, and maximising uptime.

Pricing for the 2021 Nissan Navara range is as follows: 

NAVARA 2WD – DOUBLE CAB  

2.5D SE 4X2 MT DC: R474,000

2.5D SE 4X2 AT DC R498,000

2.5D SE Plus 4X2 MT DC: R505,000

2.5D SE Plus 4X2 AT DC: 528,000

2.5D LE 4X2 AT DC: R606,000

2.5D PRO-2X 4X2 AT DC: 686,000

NAVARA 4WD – DOUBLE CAB  

2.5D SE 4X4 MT DC: R552,000

2.5D SE Plus 4X4 MT DC: R580,000

2.5D LE 4X4 MT DC: R660,000

2.5D LE 4X4 AT DC: R677,000

2.5D PRO-4X 4X4 AT DC: R740,000

NAVARA 2WD – SINGLE CAB  

2.5 Petrol XE 4X2 MT SC: R311,000

2.5D XE 4X2 MT SC: R350,000

2.5D SE 4X2 MT SC: R426,000

2.5D LE 4X2 MT SC: R456,000

NAVARA 4WD – SINGLE CAB

2.5D 4X4 SE MT SC: R492,000

2.5D 4X4 LE MT SC: R527,000

All models comes standard with a six-year/90,000km service plan and six-year/150,000km warranty.

New on the Tarmac: Meet the lavish new Nissan Patrol

If you are a regular in cattle class, your world is turned upside down when you fly First Class or Business Class.  

If you are a regular in cattle class, your world is turned upside down when you fly First Class or Business Class.  As you stroll down the aisle you are met by the sight of the aircraft’s voluminous cabin, copious leather recliners and best of all semi-deserted interior.   You feel a like a world-class celebrity!

Similar to flying in the lap of luxury, the latest Nissan Patrol is the epitome of advanced technology and unrivalled opulence, taking you to your destination in style, privacy and comfort.

The legendary vehicle is one of Nissan’s most cherished models with sophisticated technology as well as a long and proud heritage

– Kabelo Rabotho, Director of Marketing at Nissan South Africa

An unmatched icon, Nissan’s flagship 4×4 exhibits a striking new design whilst retaining exceptional off-road capabilities and class-leading power, thanks to is massive 5.6L V8 engine.  

This class-leading engine boasts 298kW of power, and an exceptional 560Nm of torque, effortlessly taking you where others only dream about. 

“Engineered with the latest intelligent mobility technologies, the new Patrol will give its drivers and passengers a luxurious drive,” said Kabelo Rabotho, Director of Marketing at Nissan South Africa. “The legendary vehicle is one of Nissan’s most cherished models with sophisticated technology as well as a long and proud heritage. We’re confident the new model will provide drivers with unrivalled luxury.”

Unmistakable Prestige, Inside and Out

Signature design changes for the new Patrol include Nissan’s V-motion grille, with new boomerang-shaped LED headlights.

To the rear, the Patrol’s new taillights also sport the boomerang shape, seamlessly integrated along with a large chrome nameplate and sequential rear turn indicators. Machine-cut 18” alloy wheels add to the Patrol’s formidable presence.

Attention to detail and luxury means a truly first-class travel experience for all. Inside, the class-leading interior space sports a 13-speaker Bose premium sound system, a multi-screen DVD entertainment system, 8” rear seat entertainment, independent wireless headphones and remote-enabled passenger vehicle infotainment. Allowing all passengers to enjoy the ride.

The new Nissan Patrol puts control at your fingertips with an 8” colour touch information screen, Bluetooth® hands free and audio streaming, climate control, Intelligent Key® with push button start and remote keyless entry – all helping you to get to your destination in a way that’s connected and effortless.

New diamond-stitch quilted leather seats with added padding provide a luxurious feel, as does the new hand-stitched steering wheel. In addition, climate control and powered lumbar support are available for the front seats.

Advanced Safety Capabilities 

The Nissan Patrol comes with Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and the Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system that warns the driver of risks that lie beyond the driver’s forward field of vision.

The advanced radar system does not only sense the relative velocity and distance of a vehicle directly ahead, but also that of a vehicle travelling in front of the preceding one. Also included is standard Intelligent Cruise Control and Intelligent Driver Alert, which analyses the driver steering behaviour to signal and alert if signs of drowsiness, or inattention are detected.

Responsive braking is provided by a 4-wheel disc brake system with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Also standard is 4-wheel limited-slip diff (LSD) and a Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system, which automatically prevents the vehicle from sliding sideways on slippery road surfaces when changing lanes or negotiating a curve. 

Starting price R1 571 700

WATCH the media presentation of the new Nissan Navara

The award-winning Navara is now ruggedly bolder and more exciting than its predecessor and is available with a host of new design and technological upgrades.

Renowned for its tough looks, robust capabilities; reliability and versatility, the new Navara, remains a reliable partner for everyday drives and is suited for motorists going on adventurous journeys or performing heavy duty, labour-intensive jobs.