Comparing the Soon-to-be-Discontinued NP200 with the Cheapest Nissan Navara

In a matter of weeks, the final NP200 will roll off of the production line as the final half-tonne bakkie to be sold new in South Africa. How does it stack up to the cheapest Nissan Navara though? We find out what makes the ladder-framed bakkie R135 800 more expensive than the unibody model below.

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Nissan NP200 Fast Facts

  • Price: R234 000 or R253 800 (with aircon)
  • Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine 
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual
  • Power: 64 kW
  • Torque: 128 N.m
  • Driven Wheels: Front
  • Fuel Consumption: 8.1 L/100 km
  • Rivals: Mahindra Bolero Maxitruck, Suzuki Super Carry

Taking the reigns from the locally venerated Nissan 1400, production of the NP200 began in earnest during 2008 at the Rosslyn facility just outside of Pretoria. The overall recipe has remained largely unchanged serving as a popular and sole option in the half-tonne unibody bakkie segment and key for couriers, small businesses and fleet vehicles. Over its lengthy production run, the bakkie has deviated occasionally from the norm with several bespoke iterations sporting custom stickers and aesthetic features from factory.

NP200

Image: Nissan

For R253 800, buyers receive a modestly outfitted model that is equipped with ABS, EBD and 2 airbags for the two front seats. Air-conditioning is included in the price however a more affordable version which doesn’t include the system is available too. The inside is utilitarian with an optional audio system, cup holders and power steering. Outside, the front wheel drive model measures 4 499 mm in length, 1 735 mm in width and 1 554 mm in height. With its unibody construction, ground clearance is a respectable 177 mm while its turning circle is 11.4 meters. In terms of its endowment, the load volume sits at 1 250 litres while its kerb weight is a smidge over a tonne at 1 055 kg. The maximum payload is 800 kg and its unbraked towing capacity is 580 kg while braked is 650 kg. A 6-year/150 000 km warranty is included as standard.

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Despite starting out in life with several competitors, the NP200 has now become the sole offering in the market and once it ceases production, will end the segment altogether. That begs the question of how it stacks up against the cheapest Nissan Navara on offer new locally. Have a look below…

Nissan Navara 2.5 single cab XE Fast Facts

  • Price: R369 800
  • Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine 
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual
  • Power: 118 kW
  • Torque: 233 N.m
  • Driven Wheels: Rear
  • Fuel Consumption: 7.2 L/100 km
  • Rivals: Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok

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Coming in R135 800 more expensive than the cheapest NP200, the Navara will have its work cut out for it keeping the 1 000 plus buyers of the unibody bakkie coming to Nissan dealerships. Like its diminutive counterpart, the cheapest Nissan Navara model, the single cab XE comes with almost no frills. The modestly outfitted model includes ABS, EBD and 2 airbags like the NP200 however the interior also receives an adjustable steering column, electrically adjustable mirrors and a sliding cab window. In terms of size, the rear wheel drive ladder-frame bakkie measures at 5 235 mm in length, 1 790 mm in width and 1 750 mm in height. More capable off road, the cheapest Nissan Navara also includes a ground clearance of 209 mm but has a slightly larger turning circle measuring 12.8 metres. Better equipped for loading and towing, the 1 605 kg bakkie can pull 750 kg unbraked and 1 588 kg braked. It also includes Nissan’s 6 year/150 000 km warranty.

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