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Any Nissan Navara fans out there? Pics of the new NP300 Navara. The Renault and Mercedes pick-ups will be based on the new Navara too. I had a ride and drive opportunity today, 2.3cdi 160ps & 190ps.
The rear leaf suspension has been replaced by coils springs and (5) multi-link suspension.
The rear leaf suspension has been replaced by coils springs and (5) multi-link suspension.
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[quote="FinAde"]Any Nissan Navara fans out there? Pics of the new NP300 Navara. The Renault and Mercedes pick-ups will be based on the new Navara too. I had a ride and drive opportunity today, 2.3cdi 160ps & 190ps.
The rear leaf suspension has been replaced by coils springs and (5) multi-link suspension.
And pray tell, what is the max load on the coil suspension?
The rear leaf suspension has been replaced by coils springs and (5) multi-link suspension.
And pray tell, what is the max load on the coil suspension?
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I wonder why LandRover haven't picked up on the popularity of double cabs and rehashed the runout model Discovery into a DC. There was a mock up pic around a while ago.
Also Skoda missing a trick with something as a budget Amarok alternative.
Also Skoda missing a trick with something as a budget Amarok alternative.
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I can't recall the exact weight limit on the rear axle. I think the payload was around 1070kg..ish. That's if my memory is working correctlyMadmountainman wrote:
And pray tell, what is the max load on the coil suspension?
I did ask if the chassis was a new design and if it was stronger than the old model. Unfortunately, the chassis is essentially the same as the old model with design changes to accommodate the coil springs and multilink suspension.
Personally I found the flared bonnet and wings hampered the view of the front corners. The ride was great with the coil suspension. The auto box was not as smooth as our Amarok.
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Who cares... there's somewhere to stand your tea on the tailgate. i'll order one tomorrow morning!
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"did ask if the chassis was a new design and if it was stronger than the old model. Unfortunately, the chassis is essentially the same as the old model"
and that completely rules many people out I'll bet, there's just too many pictures and stories doing the rounds now
and that completely rules many people out I'll bet, there's just too many pictures and stories doing the rounds now
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I'm not sure how this link suspension would cope with a load such as a demountable... I guess it might cause more porpoising. Where/how to fit the airbags? It might make for a more comfortable ride generally but chassis protection is important.
Fiona
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Not sure any amount of suspension is going to preserve the chassis in its current form, would be interesting to learn where Nissan see these being sold and to whom,
Rangers' seems targeted at farming community largely (or at least that's who seem most motivated)
certainly taking a ute' and making it less so & more car-like is nothing new.
at least when you bought a defender you knew pretty much exactly what to expect,
and thats something I don't say often
Rangers' seems targeted at farming community largely (or at least that's who seem most motivated)
certainly taking a ute' and making it less so & more car-like is nothing new.
at least when you bought a defender you knew pretty much exactly what to expect,
and thats something I don't say often
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Can anyone tell me if there is a known issue with Ford chassis's after reading a bit concerning the Nissan Navara ive been searching for similar on Ranger but not seen much mentioned thanks in advance
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Not to my knowledge, though the Ranger does have issues with the clutch dual mass flywheel, but then, so do most modern vehicles with these.Alexd wrote:Can anyone tell me if there is a known issue with Ford chassis's after reading a bit concerning the Nissan Navara ive been searching for similar on Ranger but not seen much mentioned thanks in advance
Alex
On the subject of carrying capacity of the new Navarra, I believe it's only 940kg on a double cab.