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favour with the public and small business owners because they are versatile vehicles offering both luxury and A practicality.
Nissan has made a good product better with subtle upgrades to the exterior and improved quality of the interior. it's Luxurious, but can easily transform into a workhorse with a big payload and Large toad area.
Do you need such a big engine? Probably not, but you can make an exception here as there's no hefty fuel thirst usually associated with a 188hp, 450Nm powerplant.
We think it sits firmly at the top of the pickup pecking order given its price, performance, economy, practicality and build quality. Rivals like the Toyota Hilux and Mitsubishi L200 are good alternatives, but the Navara has something that sets it apart. How long it'll stay at the top is another question, with the Volkswagen Amarok available in the UK next year, which could mount a serious challenge to the Navara's crown. Being classed as an LCV means buyers using it for business purposes can claim the VAT back, and with the rate rising to 20% in early 2011, it's a big saving;:this could well be the catalyst for pickup sates.