Nissan SA has added the new Navara Stealth derivative to its line-up.
Based on the Navara LE + grade, the new Stealth is the second special edition after the flagship Navara Warrior was launched four months ago and the sixth member of the double-cab range that includes the XE, SE, LE, Pro Warrior grades.
The new Stealth is available in 4x2 and 4x4, and identified through a curated list of stylistic differentiators including black roof rails, side steps, door handles, a stealth grille, sports bar and nudge bar — all available as standard.
It also gets 17" black alloy wheels shod with less aggressive all-terrain rubber.
It’s less flashy than the 2019 Navara Stealth with its black trim and orange accents. It comes with limited colour choices of Black, Gunmetal Grey and White, while the newcomer also benefits from an 8" digital screen with CarPlay and Android Auto integration inside and distinct dashboard surface colouring, including silver and grey air vents.
Shiny accents on the multifunction steering wheel, manual adjust seats trimmed in leather, keyless entry, start button, 12V outlets, USB ports, automatic, dual zone air conditioning and all-road electric windows are standard fitment, and both derivatives are powered by the company’s four-cylinder 2.5l turbodiesel engine with 140kW and 450Nm of torque mated to seven-speed automatics.
The front suspension is the independent double wishbone with a stabiliser and the rear five-link coil spring variety, able to handle a maximum 1,086-tonne payload in the load box. Towing capacity is rated at 3,500kg.
Safety and security measures include front passenger, side and curtain airbags, ISOFIX points, antitheft system, ABS, EBD emergency braking equipped anchors, vehicle dynamic control, trailer stability and hill start assist, rain sensors, reversing camera and cruise control.
First drive impressions are typical of the range. Nissan prioritises a cushy suspension texture and the new Navara Stealth subscribes, whether on gravel or tarmac. For those who enjoy going off-road, we used the 221mm ground clearance, 32.6/26.5/23.3 approach/departure/ramp break over angles of the Stealth 4x4 versions to climb up and down some choice obstacles on a mountain in the Magaliesberg region.
The new Navara Stealth is sold as standard with a six-year/150,000km warranty and a six-year/90,000km service plan.
Prices
- Nissan Navara Stealth 4X2 — R695,200
- Nissan Navara Stealth 4X4 — R779,200
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