2026 Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior concept revealed

The next-generation ‘D27’ Nissan Navara Warrior has been previewed in Adelaide and should be in local showrooms by the end of next year.

Based on the 2026 Nissan Navara Pro-4X that made its global debut this evening in the South Australian capital, the show vehicle has been described as a concept that could preview a next-gen Warrior.

But Nissan Oceania managing director Andrew Humberstone confirmed a vehicle much like this is on its way.

“We’ll have more to share on the timing for the Warrior program next year,” he promised.

The new Warrior follows the familiar chassis, cosmetic and off-road protection upgrade formula first established by Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar in 2019 with the limited edition D23 N-Trek Warrior.

In 2022, the first Navara Pro-4X Warrior appeared and was followed by a cheaper SL Warrior.

The concept of a locally engineered 4x4 hero has since expanded to the Patrol Warrior and all-up, 12,750 Warrior-badged vehicles have now been locally remanufactured and delivered.

The Warrior has also helped Premcar expand and deepen its relationship with Nissan to include a South African Navara Warrior sales program, an Infiniti QX80 concept car for the US and most recently, an integral role in localised chassis tuning for the standard D27 Navaras.

Key technical aspects of the new Warrior include lifted suspension, wider tracks and 32.2-inch all-terrain rubber, all built around Premcar tunes.

Body enhancements include a steel winged bull bar, unique light bezel, integrated fender flare extensions, aftermarket driving lights, a multi-stage underbody bash plate and two ‘Lava Red’ rear recovery points.

In fact, Lava Red is a key part of the styling theme borrowed from the Pro-4X, featuring in various Warrior add-ons and parts. Black is the other primary colour for things like the sports bar and Warrior tailgate emblem.

Other Warrior features include a tub liner, tailgate assist, Warrior-branded headrests and plenty of ‘Warrior’ decals.

As before, there are no powertrain modifications because of homologation complexities and cost challenges.

The new Warrior program poses fresh challenges for Premcar because the D27 has next to nothing in common with the outbound D23 and is, in effect, a Mitsubishi Triton clone.

In his usual fashion, Premcar CEO and engineering director Bernie Quinn was enthusiastic about the challenge posed and the outcome he is expecting to deliver.

“This concept explores how we can apply six years of Warrior learnings and customer feedback to the advanced D27 platform,” he said.

“The new Navara provides an exceptional foundation with its redesigned chassis and rugged sophisticated suspension architecture.

“This concept demonstrates how Premcar’s proven approach to suspension tuning, wheel and tyre optimisation, and capability enhancement could elevate the D27’s already impressive performance envelope.”

Warrior is more than a promotional and marketing vehicle for Nissan; it’s a key part of Navara’s sales mix.

So now we wait for the program confirmation, the launch timing, the model line-up and pricing.

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