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Will Nissan build a Navara Nismo?

Recent reports on the Internet suggest that Nissan might be looking at a Nismo version of its new […]

Will Nissan build a Navara Nismo?
Will Nissan build a Navara Nismo? — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Recent reports on the Internet suggest that Nissan might be looking at a Nismo version of its new Navara bakkie.

The new Navara is only available with a four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that is available in either 120kW/403Nm and 140kW and 450Nm of torque outputs. Both can be mated to a six-speed manual, or seven-speed automatic gearbox.

The current Navara is also available with a 3,0-litre V6 diesel engine, which might be the best option for a go-faster bakkie.

We’re fairly sure Nismo would be able to get as much as 200kW and 600Nm out of this engine, which would make for a massively entertaining pick-up truck.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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