Alongside its current line-up, Nissan will also display several heritage vehicles from its collection, including one-off models developed by its South African racing division at Nampo.
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Nissan South Africa has confirmed that it will be attending the Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville at what is regarded as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural exhibition.
The company says its presence at the event forms part of its continued focus on the South African market and the agricultural sector, where Nissan has had a presence for more than 60 years through its pick-up range.
Alongside its current line-up, Nissan will also display several heritage vehicles from its collection, including one-off models developed by its South African racing division.
Nissan recently announced the closure of its plant in Rosslyn, where the Navara was produced, having sold it to Chinese manufacturer Chery.
Manufacturing is expected to wind up this month, with the bakkie now set to be imported from Thailand.
Ramy Mohareb, head of communications, brand and customer experience for Nissan Africa, said the agricultural sector remains an important contributor to the local economy and rural communities.
“South Africa’s broader agricultural value chain contributes significantly to the local GDP and forms the backbone of many local communities,” he said.
“Nissan’s participation in the Nampo Harvest Day reflects an enduring partnership with the farming community, built on a local heritage of more than 60 years, an understanding of what it means to work the land, and a range of vehicles engineered to match that dedication.”
Mohareb added that the event allows Nissan to engage directly with customers who rely on their vehicles daily.
“Nampo offers Nissan the opportunity to engage directly with customers who depend on capable, reliable vehicles to get the job done, season after season,” he said.
The Nissan Navara Warrior, developed in partnership with Premcar, will form part of Nissan’s display at Nampo.
It will be joined by other models from the Navara range, which Nissan says has been engineered with both agricultural and lifestyle applications in mind.
The Navara is built around a fully boxed frame and uses a dual-rate coil rear suspension setup. It has been engineered to tow 3.5 tons and carry payloads of 1.1 tons, depending on the model derivative.
Power comes from a 2.5-litre diesel engine producing 140kW and 450Nm, with the powertrain calibrated to improve towing stability and durability in local operating conditions.
Nissan says its dealer network provides customers with access to aftermarket support and servicing, with the company claiming that most customers are within 25 minutes of a dealership.
“Nissan dealers are part of the community, supporting customers with dedication, world-class service, and local knowledge,” said Mohareb.
The manufacturer will also promote its range of Navara accessories at Nampo, with fitment available through Nissan dealerships. The accessories are designed to allow owners to tailor the vehicle to specific work or lifestyle requirements while retaining the factory mechanical warranty.