Nissan launches two new models

Manama : Nissan Bahrain launched two new models – 2017 Nissan Patrol V6 and the All New Nissan Navara Pickup – at the Royal Golf Course. 

The launch event was held by Y.K Almoayyed & Sons, the exclusive distributor of Nissan vehicles in the Kingdom. The ceremony was attended by YK Almoayyed and Sons director Mohammed Almoayyed, Nissan Gulf Sales and Marketing Director Cameron Gowing, guest Rashid Essa Feleyefel, YK Almoayyed & Sons CFO Alok Gupta Ahmed Al Dailami, Business Development Manager, other senior management members, customers and members of the media.

The two new vehicles have been designed and engineered to fit the standard that Nissan has always been up to with toughness, style and advanced technology, according to the carmaker.

“This marks a milestone for Nissan Y.K. Almoayyed & Sons, as we launch a new family member of the Hero of All Terrains in Life, the Patrol V6. It was specifically built for this region and offers better fuel efficiency that meet market demands and requirements while not jeopardising power and performance,” said Ranjit Nair, Senior Manager – Sales & Marketing.

“In addition, we are introducing Nissan Navara Pickup, which features the DNA of Nissan’s traditional Pickup, known for its toughness along with the modernity of the previous Navara,” he added.

Complementing the legendary Patrol V8, the Nissan Patrol V6 is available for all practical uses and delivers the same legendary off-road and on-road capability as the previous-generation models. It weighs less and offers 12pc more torque than its competitors with 275 horsepower and 394 Nm, however maintaining the same towing capacity as the V8.

Patrol V6 offers is spacious, with powered 3rd row seats, allowing enough room for passengers and luggage. Being identical in design to the V8, the Patrol V6 will be available in both XE and SE range, each with many optional extras available.

Nissan’s second new family member, the all-New 2017 Pickup Navara has been redesigned and reengineered with a striking new exterior and interior design for the Pickup with SUV qualities. The full-boxed frame improves the stiffness and durability of the pickup. 

While having a 5-inch colour display with rear-view reverse camera, bluetooth connectivity, parking sensors, smart key entry with push-button starter, cruise control and audio switch controls on the steering wheel makes it more comfortable to use both personally and professionally. 

Nissan’s latest Pickup has all the qualities of the previous generation model. It also enjoys the highest horsepower output rating in its range, at 168hp and 430Nm of torque. The Navara is exclusively the only Japanese pickup to offer a 6-speed manual transmission and 7-speed automatic transmission keeping with fuel efficiency in mind. It will be offered in both petrol and diesel engines in eight grades.

“The All New Navara is the ideal pickup for professional as well as personal use as it combines toughness and modernity in one vehicle. It’s the result of Nissan’s wealth of experience in building a tough and reliable, yet stylish and comfortable vehicle,” said Nair. 

For more information, customers can also call the Sitra Showroom on 17 732732, the Arad Showroom on 17 221555 or the Exhibition Road showroom on 17 002222.