Motoring

Nissan Japan unveils a new Navara pickup – Daniel Fernandez

Is it aggressive enough to rival the Triton and Raptor?

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 06 Nov 2020 10:00AM

Nissan Japan unveils a new Navara pickup  –  Daniel Fernandez
The new Nissan Navara 2021. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020


THE Nissan Navara pickup truck has been a familiar sight on Malaysian roads since its launch in November 2008. Before this Navara pickup truck arrived in Malaysia, Nissan’s brand guardian, Edaran Tan Chong Motor had the popular Nissan Frontier on sale since February 2004 and this was replaced by the Navara.

Dashboard and front interior of the Nissan Navara 2021. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
Dashboard and front interior of the Nissan Navara 2021. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

Building on more than 80 years of Nissan pickup heritage, Nissan Japan yesterday unveiled their all new Nissan Navara pickup, that delivers an enhanced level of safety, comfort and driving pleasure, while continuing to bring durability, reliability and versatility.

Now we have an all-new Navara on its way to Thailand first and then soon after Malaysia and it is still a pickup truck in the classic mold and it definitely looks the part of what the rest of the world calls a 'truck', however the macho image of driving a pickup has superseded its real working need in the rough. Make no mistake here as there is no doubt that this new Navara is able to do the work as well as anything from the brand, but it also has the capacity to act as a surprisingly comfortable car for anyone wanting to carry the family rather than the construction work crew to the job site.

A peek at the Nissan Navara engine. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
A peek at the Nissan Navara engine. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

This new Navara has been given an upmarket urban look. All these ‘extras’ do make a difference to those attracted by the same macho thing that has attracted many urban cowboys to buy and drive pickup trucks in the past few years.

Inside this Nissan Navara there is also a distinctly car-like feel with a dashboard that looks more at home in an SUV and with a finish and fit that looks better than the previous versions.

Dashboard and controls. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
Dashboard and controls. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

A reliable partner for work or travel, this new Nissan Navara comes with many best-in-class technologies, including an array of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features and safety systems, making it the most advanced Navara yet.

A complete entertainment system for the Nissan Navara. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
A complete entertainment system for the Nissan Navara. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

Among the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features that will be available across the global Navara and Frontier lineup is Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, which monitors the second vehicle ahead as well as the vehicle directly in front 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.

The dashboard of the Nissan Navara. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
The dashboard of the Nissan Navara. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

The 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.

The new model features a strengthened rear axle, 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 adopted to enhance maneuverability at low speeds and steering response across the speed range.

The Nissan Navara 2021 is an urban cowboy's dream. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
The Nissan Navara 2021 is an urban cowboy's dream. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

It offers a quiet and comfortable ride thanks to significant decrease of vibration and improved noise isolation.

These new features make the vehicle the ultimate travel and worksite partner, prepared to take on new challenges while still offering optimal room, comfort, safety and ease of work.

The interior of the Nissan Navara 2021. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020
The interior of the Nissan Navara 2021. – Pic courtesy of Nissan Global, November 6, 2020

For the first time for the Navara, Nissan will offer the PRO-4X grade, a style package aimed at adventure lovers and travelers craving an escape from their daily routine. 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. This new pickup truck goes on sale in December in Thailand, with other markets to follow later. – The Vibes, November 6, 2020


This article is powered by www.dsf.my  For more automotive updates, follow DSF.my on Facebook and Instagram.

Related News

Malaysia / 1mth

Court: Liquid nicotine removal from poisons list was 'irrational'

Malaysia / 1mth

Concession granted to Bestinet raises serious questions on financial transparency, accountability – Charles Santiago

Malaysia / 2mth

Court of Appeal: Emergency proclamations beyond judicial review

Malaysia / 4mth

Isa Samad wants Federal Court to reconsider its decision to convict him

Malaysia / 4mth

DAP’s July 12 congress: An indication of deeper unease within the party?

Off beat / 4mth

Rise in Penang quit rent needs to be reviewed, says former CM

Spotlight

Malaysia

Johor state election: MACC receives three reports of alleged corruption

Malaysia

Banks need to do more to help counter rising costs of living – Guan Eng

By Ian McIntyre

Business

BNM holds OPR at 2.75 per cent

Malaysia

MACC: No one off limits in probe into US$13 million luxury property deal

Malaysia

Govt rejects claims Jho Low secretly returned to Malaysia for 1MDB asset talks

Malaysia

School stabbing incident: Suspect claimed she was dissatisfied, allegedly bullied

Places

Four premier hotels in Penang to be restored, open doors soon

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

Rosmah demands action against Nga over alleged misleading election poster in Johor polls

Malaysia

Malaysia faces RM51.4b 1MDB burden after recovering RM31.3b in funds and assets

You may be interested

Health

Malaysia among top ten medical tourism destinations, with much credit to Penang

By Ian McIntyre

Living

Matrix Concepts' home ownership campaign offers over RM30m rewards and prizes

Places

Four premier hotels in Penang to be restored, open doors soon

By Ian McIntyre