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Range-topping NP300 Hardbody Rogue is luxurious

The new NP300 Hardbody2 .5 TDI 4x4 Double Cab, which will replace the 2.4 petrol Double Cab and 2.5 4x4 Single Cab as the range topping Hardbody.

Range-topping NP300 Hardbody Rogue is luxurious
Range-topping NP300 Hardbody Rogue is luxurious — photographed for Leisure Wheels

This week we have some more information on the new NP300 Hardbody2 .5 TDI 4×4 Double Cab, which will replace the 2.4 petrol Double Cab and 2.5 4×4 Single Cab as the range topping Hardbody.

As is standard with top-specification NP300 Hardbody models, the new 2.5 TDI 4×4 Double Cab is equipped with over fenders, 16” alloy wheels, hardened steel hooks for load tiedown and the generous 1 425 mm long load bay.

The model also has air conditioning, power windows, remote central locking and two airbags as standard, while it has a limited slip rear differential in addition to the 4×4 system for added traction.

Also new is Nissan’s Rogue accessory-package, which adds a number of creature comforts and cosmetic additions to the standard vehicle styling. Outside, the package includes side- and rear-Rogue decals and blacked-out alloy rims.

In the interior, the Rogue package adds leather seats with stitched Rogue logos, a plush carpet set and a custom radio system with Bluetooth phone connectivity and satellite navigation as standard.

Nissan’s 2.5 TDI engine delivers 98 kW at 3 600 rpm and 304 Nm at 2 000 rpm. The engine is rated for a combined fuel consumption figure of 8l/100km.

This new model will be launched in South Africa in June.

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

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