Nissan 1 Tonner Bakkies
Types Of Nissan One Ton Bakkies
South Africans have long been proud supporters of quality bakkies for business and commercial purposes or as family and recreational cars. Few can argue that the Nissan one-tonner range has been a popular choice for small businesses, farmers, construction companies and families alike.
While the Nissan Navara is among the most popular, other models worth noting include the now discontinued Nissan NP300 (Nissan Hardbody), Nissan 1400, the original Nissan 1 tonner V6 and the Nissan Patrol Pickup. With such a great selection of Nissan tonners, there is a car for everyone.
Latest Nissan 1 Tonner Bakkie
The Nissan Navara needs no introduction as this stylish, reliable and hardworking Nissan 1 tonner can go just about anywhere. From transporting goods in a Nissan Navara SC or travelling to remote destinations in the Nissan Navara DC PRO-4X, you are spoiled for choice.
Available as a 4×2 or 4×4 in different guises, the Nissan Navara is one of the best utility vehicles available on the market today. This is largely due to its bold and distinctive styling, heavy-duty independent double-wishbone with stabiliser front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.
The latest Nissan Navara Pickup range comes standard with a highly responsive and powerful 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering between 120 and 140 kW at 403 to 450 Nm of torque. There is also a petrol version for the 2.5-litre Petrol XE single cab Nissan one tonner which produces 118 kW at 231 Nm of torque.
As a result, it delivers superior off and on-road performance coupled with best-in-class technology and segment-first features. In the latest models, some of these features include the following:
- Front, side, curtain and knee airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)*
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)*
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)*
- Brake Limited Slip Differential (BLSD)*
- Rear Differential Locking*
- Immobiliser and Alarm*
- ISOFIX Child seat anchors*
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System*
- 8″ Touch Screen Display*
* These features are model dependant
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Nissan 1400
The stalwart Nissan 1400 bakkie was a firm favourite among farmers, plumbers, garden services and small business owners, and for good reason. Replacing the Datsun 1200 in the 1970s, this small rear-wheel-drive Nissan one-ton bakkie was tough-as-nails. It didn’t know when to quit and it was affordable, reliable, cheap to maintain and service!
Then, around 2005, they replaced it with the Nissan Champ which became a highly sought-after Nissan one tonner for personal use as they added a few enhancements, including the following:
- Tinted windscreen
- Nissan Champ decals
- Spotlights
- Bucket seats
- Cloth upholstery
- A rev counter
- Soft grip steering wheel
As good as it was, the Nissan Champ had a shelf life and was discontinued in 2008 and replaced by the Nissan NP200. Fortunately, if you are looking for a Nissan one tonner for sale, you should be able to find some good quality second-hand Nissan 1400 models in South Africa.
Nissan NP300
The Nissan NP300, previously known as the Nissan Hardbody was a common sight on South Africa’s roads. It was the most popular Nissan one tonner for sale after the iconic Nissan 1400 for some time, especially after it received a big makeover in 2007.
It was the first reliable South African-built, fuel-efficient and powerful diesel engine which the newer models are still using today. Of course, they made several improvements along the way.
While the Nissan NP300 has been discontinued, it comes in both Single Cab and Double Cab versions with the Nissan NP300 Double Cab also as a Hi-Rider option. All the models offer a load capacity of over a ton, including the Nissan 1 tonner long base.
With an impressive ground clearance of up to 240mm, the NP300 range is ideal for a family adventure or delivering goods across the country. It was available in different options, each with a variety of added features:
- Agri pack
- Fleet pack
- Business pack
- Leisure pack
If you are looking for a Nissan 1 tonner 4×4 for sale, whether it’s for daily use, weekend adventures or a workhorse, you can’t go wrong with a Nissan NP300.Considering it’s built tough and has a great reputation for reliability – a Nissan 1 tonner long base is the right decision for just about any purpose.
Nissan Patrol Pickup
While most people would associate the Nissan Patrol with the beautifully luxurious SUV we see today, there is also the Nissan Patrol Pickup. This rugged Nissan 1 tonner for sale has proven itself time and time again as one of the toughest workhorses around.
It is one of the most dependable and versatile vehicles and it’s further bolstered by Group 1 Nissan’s Valid Value Promise. This Nissan 1 tonner bakkie for sale is available in different options.
The 4×4 Safari and 4×4 Farm Legend feature a 4.2-litre TDI diesel engine that delivers 90kW and 282 Nm of torque from a 5-speed manual gearbox. The interior is surprisingly spacious, comfortable and hard-wearing so you know it will last no matter what.
With a payload of over 1100kgs and capable of towing an unbraked trailer of 2500kg, this Nissan one tonner is ready for anything. You can also customise any Nissan Patrol Pickup from 2012 by adding the following:
- Winch-compatible steel front bumper
- A double skin rubberised load box
- Heavy duty rear bumper with spare wheel carrier
- Game viewer rails with either 4 or 6 seats
- A double off-road tool box
- Triple roll bars
- Spotlights, snorkel and side steps
- Cattle rails
- A canvas sail cover
- A 4-ton winch
Nissan 1 Tonner V6 For Sale
For those who can remember the original Nissan 1 tonner V6 bakkies, they have certainly stood the test of time largely due to their ruggedness and build quality. Some of these bakkies in South Africa date back to the 1980s with many Nissan 1 tonner V6 for sale on the market today. Several older models actually refer to it as the Nissan NP300 (formerly the Nissan Hardbody) or even the Nissan Patrol Pick-up. It seems that the Nissan 1 tonner V6 has set the tone for the stylish and luxurious but tough Nissan bakkies we see today.
For more information, please refer to the relevant sections on the Nissan NP330 and the Nissan Patrol Pick-up.
Nissan 1 Tonner 4×4 Overview
When it comes to reliable workhorses that can go almost anywhere with respectable fuel economy and unmatched reliability, few will argue against buying a Nissan 1 tonner 4×4. If you are looking for a hard-working but comfortable bakkie that can go the distance on all types of terrain, here are some of the Nissan 1 tonner 4×4 bakkies to keep an eye on as they sell out fast:
- Nissan NP300 4×4
- Nissan Patrol 4×4 Safari
- Nissan Patrol 4×4 Farm Legend
- Nissan Navara 4×4 SC (diesel only)
- Nissan Navara DC (diesel only)
Nissan One Tonner Spares
As with all quality vehicles today, there are also many Nissan 1 tonner spares available. At Group1, we supply Certified Nissan Parts and Nissan Key Value Parts which form an essential part of the first-class service our highly experienced team offers. While we use the Nissan Spare Parts when servicing your vehicle, they are also available to the public so you can get the best Nissan one tonner spares for your car. For more information, visit our Certified Nissan Parts page.
