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Nissan has unveiled an all-new Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid bakkie and the all-new Primera EV sedan at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).
The new models are designed and developed in China for select global markets.
The new Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid is styled with similar muscular ethos as other bakkies from the region, such as the BYD Shark 6 and LDV Terron, seemingly a varied model from the new Navara launched in November 2025, and based on the latest Mitsubishi Triton chassis, a group cousin.
Nissan SA was not available to comment on the varied models using the same nameplate and the strategy by the time of publication.
Nissan Primera
The all-new Primera EV sedan was also unveiled in the Philippines, with a refined interior and enhanced connectivity features.
The Nissan Primera was introduced in South Africa in the late 1990s as a larger and more premium offering to the mainstream Sentra models. It was also discontinued, and Nissan says the technical specifications and details of the new debutants will be introduced at a later timing closer to launch.
“This unveiling signals the beginning of our ‘From China’ export strategy, and I am pleased to see these vehicles reaching customers beyond China for the first time,” says Guillaume Cartier, Nissan’s chief performance officer.
“As a lead market, China plays a dual role for Nissan, both as a strong market in its own right and a critical source of global competitiveness.”
Alongside the new Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid and Primera EV, Nissan also unveiled new hybrid versions of the Kicks e‑POWER subcompact crossover SUV and new X‑Trail e‑POWER.
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