Nissan Navara on the roof of the world – The Republic

Nissan Live: their NP300 Navara has just bagged the top prize at ‘International Pick-up Award 2016. A nice recognition visro that production was launched last month at the Nissan plant in Barcelona and that the judges liked (text) “the design of the interior and the exterior, the new technology introduced in the segment, the 2.3-liter dCi engine and the impressive load capacity and towing” .

It was not an easy victory: “The new Navara NP300 – explain the judges – has been subjected to rigorous evaluation process required by the International Pick-up, with evidence in the ability off-road, in the performance road and also in consideration of value for money. In addition, the pick-up to the premium competitors were tested in terms of power, comparing the towing capacity “.

Strengths ? Certainly the reinforced frame, the all-new multi-link rear suspension and a load of 67 mm longer than its predecessor. Not to mention the Around View Monitor and the Forward Emergency Braking (FEB – Emergency braking), designed to further enhance the driving pleasure and practicality, an absolute first in the pickup segment.

“This prestigious award – explains Philippe Guérin-Boutaud, corporate vice president of Nissan LCV Business Unit – celebrates 80 years of experience in the field of the Nissan pickup. The rigorous testing of the International Pickup of the Year showed the innovative character of the new Navara and solid “.

Ponz Pandikuthira, Director of commercial vehicles in Europe added:” Nissan is known by his Customers in Europe especially for 4×4 vehicles and for disruptive Crossover. The new Navara is the perfect combination between these two worlds of excellence: an innovative pickup that combines the strength and solidity of a 4×4 with the refinement and efficiency of a crossover. It was indeed a privilege to be elected International Pickup of the Year by the most experienced journalists European commercial vehicles. We wish to thank the jury for this award which further confirms the excellence of the new Nissan Navara “.