new Navara segment leader in power and torque within 2.5l and 2.7l engines range Nissan launched for the Middle East its all-new Nissan pick-up Navara, which sets completely new standards for the segment in toughness, performance, styling and advanced features. The launch event took place at the rugged Pyrenees Mountains of Barcelona, Spain, to showcase the off-roading capabilities of the vehicle which are perfectly matched to perform in this grueling terrain. The all-new Nissan pick-up Navara has already been named International Pick-up of the Year 2016 in Europe. It builds on Nissan's 80-year heritage with 14 million pickups sold in over 170 countries through 12 generations. Combining toughness and modernity, it is the ideal vehicle for dual users who depend on their pick-up for professional and personal use. Speaking at the launch event, Samir Cherfan, Nissan Middle East's Managing Director, said "the all-new Nissan pick-up Navara concept merges the previous Navara modernity with the Nissan Pick-up's toughness which has made it one of the best-selling pick-ups in the GCC over decades. With segment leadership across so many areas in the all-new Nissan pick-up Navara, we anticipate our sales in GCC market will increase by 41% over the next 3 years," Cherfan added. In-line with Nissan's promise of "Innovation that Excites", the all-new pick-up Navara introduces an array of new features and in-car technology to a segment that has traditionally been slow to adopt the very latest in comfort and safety while delivering unmatched fuel efficiency and the lowest maintenance costs for its class. Many of these features set the benchmark for this segment and provide customers with more advanced levels of technology than ever seen in a pick-up. Key Features: Segment Leader in Power and Torque The all-new Nissan pick-up Navara is changing the standards that modern pick-ups are measured by, and with one engine size 2.5l (diesel and gasoline) it is already a segment leader in power and torque. offering the highest horse power in its class of 168 Hp and 403Nm of torque (within 2.5 and 2.7 liter engines range). Class Leading Transmission The all-new Nissan pick-up Navara offers class-leading transmissions and is a segment leader in delivering a 7-speed automatic transmission. The all-new Navara is also the only Japanese pick-up that offers a 6-speed manual transmission in any pick-up class, making it uniquely appealing to both types of drivers. Fully Boxed Frame The all-new Nissan pick-up Navara's full boxed frame delivers improved stiffness and durability that is usually reserved for full-size trucks, while boosting the Navara's payload to 1-ton. Improving refinement and delivering a SUV-style driving experience was a key element of the model's development. To help achieve this without compromising the vehicle's acclaimed off-road ability, Nissan designed an all-new rigid leaf suspension system, providing significantly improved ride comfort and improved handling. Striking Interior and Exterior Design The all-new Nissan pick-up Navara has an advanced design that encompasses many unique design features as standard including signature LED headlamps, electric folding side mirrors, roof rails, side steps, 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome exterior accents to complement its exciting, modern look. Moreover with D/C bed size of 2.5M2 this makes it a segment leader. SUV-Like Technologies Nissan has a proven track record in the SUV segment and has brought much of that design influence to the fore with this new pick-up. — SG
