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Manila Bulletin devider Drive devider New Nissan Navara ready for the pickup wars

New Nissan Navara ready for the pickup wars

Published Mar 22, 2021 12:16 pm

The pickup segment is heating up as Nissan introduces its new model for the year, the new Navara. The new Navara continues to offer unmatched riding comfort with an enhanced level of safety and driving pleasure.

Key to fulfilling these promises is many best-in-class technologies, including an array of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features and safety systems, making it the most advanced Navara yet.

Unbreakable style

The pickup hopes to draw more stares with its "unbreakable" design language. It introduces a new ruggedly bold, stylish exterior made for extreme elements. New to the pickup are quad projector LED headlamps, new 17- and 18-inch wheels, rain sensing wipers, and auto folding mirrors.

Besides the standard Navara, Nissan will offer the Pro-4X grade, a style package aimed at adventure lovers. The Pro-4X grade comes with its own athletic look, with a black emblem, orange-accented front bumper, black grille, door handles, roof racks and running boards accented by 17-inch black wheels and all-terrain tires.

Pampered passengers

Passengers will experiene a quieter and more comfortable ride thanks to a significant decrease of vibration and improved noise isolation. There are improvements to its style too with an upgraded interior with a new steering wheel with audio, hands free and multi-information display controls. They’re paired with new fabric and leather seat designs, and a redesigned rear bench for added comfort and style. Keeping it cool is dual-zone automatic air-conditioning. These settings as well as entertainment can be configured on the seven-inch high resolution Nissan Advanced Display Audio unit.

The new Navara has also been made more rugged and reliable with a strengthened rear axle with rear differential lock. They’re paired with dual rate coil springs that allow the Navara can adjust to any situation on the road. It also offers increased payload capacity, additional truck bed volume and a new integrated step in the rear bumper for easier access to the truck bed. A new steering rack has been installed to enhance maneuverability at low speeds and steering response across the speed range.

Unrivaled tech

Besides aesthetic and mechanical improvements, the Navara comes with the hardware and software to match. Among the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features is Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, which monitors the vehicle directly in front as well as the second vehicle ahead to reduce the risk of multi-car accidents. Intelligent Emergency Braking activates the brakes to avoid collisions, reducing the stress of driving in traffic or on busy streets.

Intelligent Around View Monitor uses four cameras to help drivers notice people and cars surrounding and approaching the vehicle, making it easier to parallel park or to position the vehicle when hitching to a trailer. New to the system is an off-road monitor, which checks surrounding obstacles at low speeds when in four-wheel drive mode.

In addition, Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety features such as the Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and High Beam Assist enables drivers to do more and see more.

"The Philippines is a key market for Nissan", said Isao Sekiguchi, regional vice president for Nissan in ASEAN. "Today, we're showing our commitment to transform our product lineup in the Philippines with the launch of Nissan's iconic pickup nameplate, the new Navara. The new entry in the key vehicle segment in the country is an important step in the company's Nissan NEXT transformation plan."

Nissan is also offering a five-year vehicle warranty exclusive only for the new Nissan Navara. The five-year warranty applies to all new Navara variants, making it a unique offering for the pickup segment.

To launch the new Navara, Nissan organized an adventure drive up to the province of Ilocos Norte, returning to the roots of its 2015 Philippine market launch. Tied in with Nissan's Safe Trips campaign with the Department of Tourism, the adventure drive allowed journalists to experience the features and power of the popular pick-up at the province's iconic sand dunes, as well as enjoy a day's drive around Ilocos Norte's local spots. The adventure drive hopes to help boost domestic travel while highlighting the importance of traveling safely and responsibly.

All Navara variants are powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine paired to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. The Navara starts at P1,149,000 for the 2.5 EL MT 4x2 and goes all the way up to P1,849,000 for the 2.5 Pro-4X AT 4x4.

The new pickup goes on sale on April 14.

For more information, visit Nissan here.

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