MOTORING NEWS - Nissan South Africa has created a special icy cool look in its NP200 for bakkie lovers seeking an adventurous lifestyle and wanting to stand out from the crowd.
The all-new Nissan NP200 ICE is the coolest half-tonne pick-up to have rolled off Nissan's Rosslyn production line to date.
The new model is available now in limited numbers across Nissan's local dealer network from R191 900.
The new NP200 ICE is decked out in Nissan's eye-catching Starling Blue or Bright Silver metallic paint finish.
These two colours were chosen, not only for their popularity among NP200's extensive colour palette, but also the way the special ICE decals, various brushed aluminium fittings and dark tinted windows are contrasted. It is not only colour that makes Nissan's latest bakkie stand out.
All the aluminium features fitted to the NP200 ICE were created for this model. This includes the custom-designed 15" alloy wheels that are only available on the ICE model and the special aluminium nudge bar with a brushed finish. The brushed treatment gives the nudge bar a distinctive textured look, uncommon on styling pieces and adding to the ICE's ability to turn heads.
The NP200 ICE is also fitted with an aluminium sports bar, which has undergone the same, premium brushed treatment. As well as creating a sporty appearance, the sports bar adds additional functionality to the large load bay. This is especially true if you opt for the fitted motocross or mountain bike stand or want to tie down a couple of surf boards using the optional roll bar protector and standard sixteen anchor points in the load bay.
The bay is also rubberised as standard helping to protect against water corrosion, impact and possible abrasive damage from certain loads. Nissan has also added a fitted tonneau cover, which is fastened by the popular side-rail method and rear step plates fitted below the ICE decals on the rear bumper.
The NP200 ICE also features Nissan-approved dark tinted safety film. This treatment of the side and rear windows not only enhances the sporty look of the NP200 ICE, but it serves a functional purpose by protecting the driver and the passenger from potential smash-and-grab incidents.
Rounding off the comprehensive exterior updates are factory-fitted daytime running lights. This option is not available to any other NP200 model in production and it makes the NP200 ICE a highly sought-after addition to the pick-up range.
Inside the cabin, the NP200 ICE, the special edition features a combination of leather upholstery and rubber carpets, which are easy to clean following those sporting escapades. The luxury interior trim, combined with the special entertainment system, with hands-free Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming and a USB connection, makes the cabin a very inviting place to spend time.
Occupant safety is also well taken care of with two airbags and ABS brakes as part of the standard Nissan Safety Package.
An aluminium sports bar with brushed finish creates a sporty appearance and adds functionality to the large load bay.
In the engine bay the NP200 offers a choice of petrol and diesel engines. At R191 900, the 8V 1,6-litre petrol engine offers the most affordable entry into the NP200 range. This engine delivers 64kW and 128Nm of torque and the published consumption figure is 8,1-litres of fuel per 100km in the combined cycle.
The diesel option is fitted with Nissan's acclaimed 1,5 dCi turbodiesel engine, which delivers 63kW and 200Nm. There the published consumption is a light-sipping 5,3-litre per 100km in a combined cycle. This model is available at R204 900.
The Nissan NP200 remains South Africa's best-selling half-tonne pick-up. The model range offers buyers the most affordable entry into the bakkie market, while the size of the load bay – 1,8m long and 0,535m deep – its 800kg payload and additional 300-litres of storage space behind the seats make the NP200 the most practical choice for buyers in this segment.
The NP200 ICE is sold with a six year or 150 000km warranty, which remains a best in its class. A service plan is optionally available on purchase.
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