ROSSLYN, South Africa – Nissan South Africa has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the agricultural sector following a highly successful display of its extensive pickup and accessories range at this year’s Nampo Show.
The all-new Nissan Navara was the main attraction at the show, which was recently held near Bothaville. Several Navara models were on display, including a number of highly accessorized models and a unique exposed model showing the Navara’s ladder frame independent rear suspension.
“There is widespread interest in the new Navara and especially in the rear suspension,” said Isa Giunta, Navara product manager. “Using the exposed model, we were able to demonstrate how the suspension can carry more than one ton in the load bay, while offering significantly better road holding and ride comfort than traditional leaf sprung pickups.”
While visitors to the Nissan display could interact with technical specialists, they were also invited to experience the Navara’s off-road prowess on the Nampo 4x4 track, where two Navara models were available for test drives.
All three versions of the new Navara currently on sale are equipped with four-wheel drive systems, a low range transfer case that can be operated with a knob inside the cabin and off-road aids such as its active braking limited slip differential system (ABLS), which controls individual wheel traction.
An estimated 70,000 people attended this year’s Nampo show, which is widely regarded as the largest agricultural show of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
“The Nissan NP300 Hardbody is still one of the best-selling pick-ups in South Africa, and a large number are sold to farmers and suppliers to the agricultural sector,” said Xavier Gobille, managing director for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales at Nissan Group of Africa. “We’re confident that as the Navara range expands, it will also become a top selling model in this market, both as a workhorse and a leisure vehicle.”
To continue its popularity and success in this sector, Nissan has added a range of agricultural-specific accessories to its catalogue. Among these are fitted cattle rails, a raised heavy-duty suspension system, and a replacement bumper with additional underbody protection. In total, there are 67 accessories that customers can fit to their Navaras at their Nissan dealership, without affecting their vehicle’s mechanical warranty.
Nissan also showcased an accessorized NP300 and an NP200 model at its Nampo display stand.
“While already well-known in the market, both NP-models attracted a great deal of attention,” said Freddie Louw, senior manager for Light Commercial Vehicles at Nissan South Africa. “The NP300 is very popular as an affordable, Japanese entry-level pick-up that is hardy, easy to maintain and extremely durable. The NP200 received renewed attention as it may soon be the only sub-one ton pick-up available on the local market.”
Nissan South Africa will return to the Nampo Agricultural Show in 2018.
Come and check out our fully accessorised #AllNewNavara at #NAMPO2017 - we have a great range of accessories on show too. See you there! pic.twitter.com/fODqc1IrXj
— Nissan South Africa (@nissanza) May 18, 2017
The #AllNewNavara is taking over #NAMPO2017 this year! pic.twitter.com/fv7WxTSTlz
— Nissan South Africa (@nissanza) May 16, 2017
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