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Nissan Navara Pro PHEV may offer two suspension options

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Nissan is testing the upcoming Navara Pro PHEV with both leaf-spring and coil-spring rear suspension for the Australian market.

Nissan is considering offering its upcoming Navara Pro PHEV with a choice of leaf-spring or coil-spring rear suspension, similar to the previous D23 Navara model. The Chinese-built plug-in hybrid ute is undergoing further development for the Australian and New Zealand markets, with engineers still evaluating both suspension configurations ahead of its local launch in 2027.

The company has not yet confirmed which setup will make production, but Nissan engineers have indicated that offering both remains a possibility. The approach could allow Nissan to cater to different priorities among ute buyers, from those who regularly carry heavy loads and tow trailers to customers who want a more comfortable vehicle for everyday driving.

Nissan engineers noted that modern ute buyers expect vehicles that combine passenger-car comfort with strong stability under load and confident towing capability. "That's what the suspension needs to do in light commercial vehicles these days in our markets, and that's why we've got the two suspension setups that we're evaluating," they said during a technical briefing.

Nissan Navara Pro PHEV may offer two suspension options
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