Nissan NP200 vs Nissan NP300 Hardbody

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Historical comparison

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Nissan NP200 Discontinued model Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Nissan NP200 in South Africa

Nissan NP200

1.6 Safety Pack Manual Petrol 5-Speed Manual Discontinued model
ZAR 284,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 147 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance NP300 Hardbody
Fuel Economy NP200
🛡 Safety NP300 Hardbody
📦 Practicality NP300 Hardbody
🔑 Ownership Tie
Recorded price context NP200: last listed from ZAR 224,900 · NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec NP200 NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power 65 kW @ 5200 rpm 98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 147 Nm @ 2800 rpm 304 Nm
Engine Size 1598 cc 2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.5 km/l 11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 215 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed Not confirmed
Airbags 4 4
Kerb Weight 915 kg 1395 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 3

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance NP300 Hardbody +22 pts
Efficiency NP200 +4 pts
Safety NP300 Hardbody +2 pts
Practicality NP300 Hardbody +35 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP200

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

NP300 Hardbody

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NP200

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

NP300 Hardbody

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec NP200 NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year 2009 2008
Generation Long-running model known for reliability and affordability Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Facelift History Periodic updates over long production life Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Tare Mass Kg 915 kg 1395 kg
Spec NP200 NP300 Hardbody
Length 4535 mm 4875 mm
Width 1615 mm 1760 mm
Height 1530 mm 1655 mm
Wheelbase 2400 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 915 kg 1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1570 kg 2400 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.8 m

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

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Catalogue-index readout

NP300 Hardbody leads by 12 points

NP300 Hardbody has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP200 remains close.

Index leader 57 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 77% source coverage
57
#1 Index leader

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Leads by 12 points
45
#2

NP200

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Performance 28
Performance 28
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 38
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance NP300 Hardbody +22 Efficiency NP200 +4 Safety NP300 Hardbody +2 Practicality NP300 Hardbody +35 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

NP300 Hardbody

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 43/100

NP200

Performance 28/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 38/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan NP300 Hardbody leads the catalogue index with 57 pts vs 45 pts for NP200

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, NP300 Hardbody leads. However, NP200 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This NP200 and NP300 Hardbody comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: NP200 28 vs NP300 Hardbody 50.

Efficiency index: NP200 50 vs NP300 Hardbody 46.

Safety-equipment index: NP200 66 vs NP300 Hardbody 68.

Practicality index: NP200 38 vs NP300 Hardbody 73.

Ownership-cover index: NP200 43 vs NP300 Hardbody 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.