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    BAK FROM THE BRINK

    Jun 11, 2021 5 minutes
    By: Graham Eagle

    Considering the huge level of investment involved, few decisions taken by a motor manufacturer are more important than that to produce an all-new vehicle. Especially when it involves replacing a model that has been in production for 22 years (Hardbody/NP300) and is still one of the mainstays of a product portfolio.

    The current Navara was introduced to the SA market in 2017 as a completely built-up (CBU) vehicle imported fromThailand in a limited range of higher specification 4x2 and 4x4 double-cab bakkies only. To cover the single-cab and lower end of the double-cab segment, this limited range was complemented by the NP300; an ageing, controversial but well-proven range originally introduced in 1999 as the Hardbody, and subsequently upgraded with revised styling and new engines over the years. Combined, these bakkies provided Nissan with decent

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