The most recent iteration of the Nissan Navara gained’t be supplied in Europe, suggesting that the pick-up truck might be axed right here as soon as the present mannequin bows out.
In accordance with a report from Skilled Pickup and 4×4 Journal, the Japanese model will proceed to promote the pre-facelift third-generation Navara in Europe till the top of its lifecycle, which is anticipated to be quickly, provided that it has been on sale largely unaltered since mid-2014.
The pick-up may stop manufacturing as early as 2022 and, with Nissan but to verify plans for a substitute, it seems that this might be the top for the Navara on European shores.
A Nissan spokesman informed Autocar: “This new minor-change-model Navara won’t be on sale all through Europe. We are going to proceed to promote the present European Navara mannequin, which is produced on the Barcelona plant.
“The Navara is a crucial product, and the Navara presently offered in Europe meets the wants of our customers. Future product plans might be introduced sooner or later.”
Fears for the way forward for the Navara had already been stoked by the current announcement that Nissan’s Spanish manufacturing facility would cease producing it in 2022, whereas its vegetation in Thailand and South Africa are allotted to different markets.
The scenario is not helped by ailing gross sales in Europe. The slow-selling Navara-based Mercedes-Benz X-Class, additionally in-built Barcelona, was withdrawn from manufacturing after simply two years final Could.
Official pictures of the comprehensively facelifted Navara have been printed late final yr, revealing a dramatic exterior overhaul for a extra aggressive look.
Inside, the pick-up positive factors a bigger infotainment touchscreen, added security know-how and improved seating. Costs are anticipated to start out from roughly $26,000 (£18,800) within the US.
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