The Nissan NP200 upgrade
The locally produced NP200 Loaded seeks to enhance its lifestyle and sports appeal with visual upgrades forming the essence of its list of accessories. The bakkie features a host of value-adding enhancements and special additions and will be available in a production run of an exclusive 300 units.
The Nissan NP200 is a dual-purpose vehicle, with features including a 800 kg payload, a standard rubberised load box and a specially-designed tailgate which can handle 300 kg – a feature common in much larger pickups. The tractable petrol engine in the Loaded limited edition makes load-lugging easier, with peak torque (200 N.m) available relatively low down in the rev range (3 000 rpm), matched to short ratios for the first three gears.
NP200 product manager at Nissan South Africa, Isa Giunta comments: “…with over 63 000 NP200’s sold to date, it is South Africa’s favourite half-ton bakkie. The large cabin and smart design has also been highlighted by our customers, who find the NP200 to be a reliable and great value-for-money bakkie with low service and parts costs.’’
In the IPSOS product quality research survey, the NP200 was awarded the Overall Satisfaction title for its segment, two years in a row. The new NP200 Loaded has been fitted with smart extras while maintaining top-level value-for-money. Based on the 64 Kw/ 128 Nm Nissan NP200 1.6 with air conditioning and the safety package (ABS and dual airbags), the NP200 Loaded is available exclusively in white, and features special “LOADED” branding which incorporates silver and red accents in the decals, carpets and seats.
Loaded-specific equipment inside includes full leather upholstery, a front-loading CD/MP3/WMA/radio/USB/aux and Bluetooth-enabled audio system, special black carpets and remote central locking. On the outside, stainless steel nudge and sports bars, black roof rails and specially-designed Nissan-Concept alloy wheels complete the Loaded look.
The new upgrade doesn’t affect the vehicle’s standard 6-year/ 150 000 km warranty.
The NP200 1.6 LOADED will be available at R166 500 (incl. VAT).