Nissan has been with us for quite a while and enjoys a good reputation for reliability and after-sales service. Nissan has brought us many South African favourites such as the Sentra, Almera, Qashqai, Micra, Pathfinder, Navara bakkie and a multitude of commercial vehicles too.
How many cars are currently in the Nissan passenger vehicle/bakkie arsenal?
Nissan's current passenger vehicle line-up consists of the following eleven cars: The 370z Coupé, the Almera, the GT-R, the (new) Magnite, the Micra, the Navara, the NP200 bakkie, the NP300 bakkie, the NP300 Hardbody, the Patrol, the Qashqai, and the X-Trail.
Which Nissan bakkie costs the least?
The cheapest Nissan bakkie is the Nissan NP200 at R199 900. Being a half-tonner, it currently has no known rivals in the new-car market. In the past, it competed with the likes of the Chevrolet UTE / Opel Corsa bakkies.
Nissan NP200 pricing
| Nissan NP200 1.6i Safety Pack | R199 900 |
| Nissan NP200 16v High | R251 900 |
| Nissan NP200 1.5dCi Safety Pack | R260 900 |
| Nissan NP200 1.5dCi High | R273 900 |
Meet the Nissan Magnite
The cheapest Nissan passenger vehicle is now the new 1.0-litre turbocharged Nissan Magnite (with 74kW) which was launched recently. It shares a platform and engine as well as various under-the-skin components with the new Nissan Kiger, while the interior layout. If you're looking for budget family motoring, the Nissan Magnite boasts a spacious second row and a capacious cargo area too, and a four-star safety rating from ASEAN NCAP.
Build quality is relatively budget-minded with hard plastics and some cheap-looking components in the cabin (and those squeaky wipers - they've been lifted straight from the Renault Triber!), but certain elements like the steering wheel, touchscreen and velvety seat material help to lift the cabin ambience. The 1.0-litre turbo is an energetic gem — this alone serves as an excellent selling point for prospective compact SUV buyers. Want to know more? Read:
Nissan Magnite (2021) First Drive Impression: More than merely inexpensive
Nissan Magnite Pricing
| Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta | R256 999 |
| Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta auto | R280 100 |
| Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus | R282 600 |
| Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus auto | R305 700 |
The naturally aspirated Nissan Micra Active 1.2 Visia used to be the most affordable Nissan (it was priced at R190 700 in April 2021) but was discontinued recently. The rest of the Nissan Micra models are all turbocharged and compete with the likes of the Volkswagen Polo. Starting price for the Micra 66kW Turbo is now R288 200.
