Nissan cancels next-gen Navara Warrior, focuses on Chinese PHEV

Summarised from 2 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 02:48 · Archive

Nissan has cancelled the next-generation Navara Warrior to focus on launching a Chinese-sourced plug-in hybrid Navara Pro PHEV in 2027.

Nissan Australia has cancelled the next-generation Navara Warrior, which it revealed in concept form in November 2025, to focus resources on launching the Navara Pro PHEV plug-in hybrid ute in 2027. A Nissan Australia spokesperson said the company had been 'continuously reviewing the business case and our product priorities' and decided not to proceed with the Warrior programme.

The Navara Pro PHEV will be co-developed with Nissan's Chinese partner Dongfeng and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor. The powertrain is expected to produce 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission. It will feature mechanical four-wheel drive and mechanical differential-lock capability for off-road driving.

Nissan Oceania boss Steve Milette told CarExpert the vehicle represents 'electrification without compromise', targeting 1000kg payload and 3500kg braked towing capacity comparable to conventional diesel dual-cab utes such as the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. These figures remain subject to final homologation.

Nissan has also confirmed plans to import several further China-sourced models, with potential candidates including the N7 sedan, NX7 and NX8 SUVs, and a production version of the Terrano PHEV concept. Mr Milette said the company is 'looking at all of them' though not all may reach the market.

How it is being reported

• Nissan confirms more China-sourced models to join Navara Pro PHEV in AustraliaNissan is turning to its Chinese joint venture to bolster its Australian lineup, with several new electrified models in the mix.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan confirms more China-sourced models to join Navara Pro PHEV in AustraliaNissan is turning to its Chinese joint venture to bolster its Australian lineup, with several new electrified models in the mix.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan takes aim at PHEV ute rivals with 'real truck' promiseNissan is promising big things from its plug-in hybrid Navara Pro PHEV ute, claiming it won't sacrifice capability in the name of electrification.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan takes aim at PHEV ute rivals with 'real truck' promiseNissan is promising big things from its plug-in hybrid Navara Pro PHEV ute, claiming it won't sacrifice capability in the name of electrification.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan Navara Warrior: Next-generation tough ute cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEVDespite revealing it in concept form, Nissan won't release a hardcore Warrior version of its new Navara ute after all.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan Navara Warrior: Next-generation tough ute cancelled as brand focuses on new Chinese PHEVDespite revealing it in concept form, Nissan won't release a hardcore Warrior version of its new Navara ute after all.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 02:04
• Nissan Navara Pro PHEV could get hardcore Warrior treatmentThe Navara Warrior could live on as a plug-in hybrid, with Nissan considering a tougher version of its upcoming Chinese-built ute.Perth Now · 12 Oct, 02:03
• Nissan Navara Pro PHEV could get hardcore Warrior treatmentThe Navara Warrior could live on as a plug-in hybrid, with Nissan considering a tougher version of its upcoming Chinese-built ute.The West Australian · 12 Oct, 02:03

In this story: Nissan · Dongfeng · Premcar · Toyota · Ford · Steve Milette · Australia · China

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