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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
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Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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Engine Size
2488 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
13.9 km/l
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Ground Clearance
221 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
1161 l
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Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
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Kerb Weight
2023 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Model Introduced Year
1997
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Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
First announced South African Ranger Super Duty programme
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Double Cab
Pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
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Model Year
2026
2027
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Heavy-duty pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
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Vehicle Type
Double Cab
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Length
5260 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1815 mm
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Wheelbase
3150 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
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Kerb Weight
2023 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
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Payload Capacity
1003 kg
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Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Doors
4 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Front Track Width
1570 mm
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Rear Track Width
1570 mm
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
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Chassis Type
Ladder
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Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Chassis Material
Ladder
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
5 link with coil spring
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Rear Suspension Type
5 link with coil spring
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Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Load Bed Length
1509 mm
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Load Bed Width
1560 mm
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Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
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Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
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Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Automatic Headlamps
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Electric Mirror Folding
Power auto fold
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
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12V Accessory Socket
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
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Speed Limiter
Cruise Control
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AC Type
Automatic dual-zone climate control
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
2
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Heads Up Display
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Power mirrors
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
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Side Steps
Standard
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone climate control
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Depth Mm
493 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
1509 mm
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Start
Not Available
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Side Step
Standard/available
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Sonar
Standard
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Source Model Column
navara-double-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2488 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Direct Injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
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Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
4WD
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Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.2 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.4 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Gearbox
Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
4WD
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LSD Available
Not Available
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Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
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Differential Lock
Not Available
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Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
7
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Drivetrain
4WD
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4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
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4WD Hi Range
Standard
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4WD Lo Range
Standard
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4WD Selector
Standard
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
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Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Available
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Low Range
Standard
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Axle Layout
4WD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
7
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
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City Mileage
11.3 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Emission Standard
-
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
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Auto Start Stop
Not Available
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Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
80
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
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Wing Mirror Type
Chrome door mirrors
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Body Type
Pickup
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Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
6
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors
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Exterior Mirror Folding
Auto fold
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Front Fog Lamps
Standard
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Headlamps
Standard
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Headlights
Standard
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Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Approach Angle
32.6 deg
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Departure Angle
26.5 deg
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Locking Differential
Not Available
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Underbody Protection
Not Available
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Ramp Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
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Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
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4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
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Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
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Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
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Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
221 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
221 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
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Wheel Type
18-inch alloy wheels
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Drum
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Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
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Wheel Rim Size
18
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Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Drum
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
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Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Service Interval
15000
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Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
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Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Factory-backed warranty announced
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Ranger Super Duty
Ownership Role
Flagship
Heavy-duty work, conversion and overlanding pickup
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
785700
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Starting Price Zar
785700
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