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FIRST LOOK: Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid…better than BYD Shark?

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First reported by CarExpert · 15 October at 11:01 am

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CarExpertMotoring press15 October at 11:01 am

FIRST LOOK: Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid…better than BYD Shark?

Nissan has finally confirmed it’ll launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Nissan Navara in Australia. The Nissan Navara Pro PHEV aims to bridge the gap between the regular Navara and Nissan’s hybrid…

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EV CentralEV specialists9 October at 3:00 am

Nissan Navara Pro deep dive: How Aussie towing and touring needs prompted an upgrade to Nissan’s first PHEV ute

Nissan has selected a larger petrol engine for its Australian-bound Navara Pro plug-in hybrid ute after testing two powertrains against The post Nissan Navara Pro deep dive: How Aussie towing and…

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Nissan AustraliaOEM newsrooms8 October at 1:00 pm

All-New Nissan Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for Australia

Nissan today confirms that the all-new Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) will join the local line-up in 2027, with Australia and New Zealand set to become the first right-hand-drive markets globally…

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The quick read

Nissan will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Navara in Australia in 2027.
The Navara Pro PHEV will be the first right-hand-drive plug-in hybrid ute in the Australian market.
Australia and New Zealand will be the first right-hand-drive markets to receive the Navara Pro PHEV.
The Navara Pro PHEV has been designed with Australian towing conditions in mind.

For dealers: The arrival of the Navara Pro PHEV in 2027 will require dealers to reassess their ute lineups and prepare for increased demand for hybrid utes.

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Ute Segment Disruption

Nissan's decision to launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Navara will put pressure on other ute manufacturers, including Chinese brands like BYD, to respond with their own hybrid or electric offerings, potentially altering the competitive landscape of the ute segment.

The fact that Australia and New Zealand will be the first right-hand-drive markets to receive the Navara Pro PHEV suggests that Nissan is prioritizing these markets and expects strong demand for the new model, which could lead to increased showroom traffic and sales for dealers who are prepared.

Impact on Stock and Ordering

Dealers who fail to stock the Navara Pro PHEV may miss out on sales to customers who are looking for a hybrid ute with strong towing capabilities, as the Navara Pro PHEV has been designed with Australian towing conditions in mind.

The introduction of the Navara Pro PHEV will also create opportunities for dealers to promote the benefits of plug-in hybrid technology to customers who may be unfamiliar with it, potentially increasing sales of other hybrid models in the Nissan lineup.

Competitive Response

BYD, in particular, will need to respond to the Navara Pro PHEV's arrival, as the Chinese brand has been making inroads in the Australian market with its Shark model, and a failure to compete with Nissan's new offering could harm its sales and market share.

One decisive action a dealer could take this week is to review their current ute inventory and ordering plans to ensure they are prepared for the arrival of the Navara Pro PHEV in 2027 and can capitalize on the expected increase in demand for hybrid utes.

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