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NISSAN HARDBODY

A single word that captures more than a vision. More than a philosophy. Its a dedication

to looking at the familiar in a different way. To opening the mind to new ways of thinking.

And forever advancing the way people move through the world.

CONTENTS

ULTIMATE POWER. LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE 02

FORMIDABLE TERRAIN. FORMIDABLE ENGINEERING 04

INDESTRUCTIBLE POWER - INSIDE AND OUT 04

AFRICAN BORN. AFRICAN HARDENED 07

READY FOR ACTION. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. 08

GET THE JOB DONE. NO EXCUSES 08

PURE PICKUP POWER 11

A WINNING COMBINATION 13

ULTIMATE POWER. LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE02

Welcome to the world of the Nissan Hardbody. A world of vehicles

that answer your need for the ultimate fusion of power, legendary

working capacity and indestructible reliability.

Smooth starter. Strong finisher. Accomplished off-road muscle and

an enthusiastic workhorse whether in the bush or on site. Turn the

key. Slide into gear. Engage. And the road is yours. Feel the hair on

your arms stand up? Get used to it.

Bienvenue dans le monde de la Nissan Hardbody. Un monde

de vhicules qui rpond votre demande de fusion ultime

de puissance, de capacit lgendaire de travail et de fiabilit

indestructible.

Dmarrage en douceur. La plus forte la ligne darrive. Une

musculature tout terrain ingale et une machine performante et

enthousiaste, que ce soit en brousse ou en ville. Tourner la clef.

Passer en vitesse. Dmarrer. Et la route est vous. Vous sentez la

fracheur de lair sur votre bras ? Il faudra vous y habituer.

ULTIMATE POWER. LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE

FORMIDABLE TERRAIN. FORMIDABLE ENGINEERING

On road or off, the Nissan Hardbodys formidable engineering means you can tackle any terrain without a second

thought. A sturdy closed-section, ladder-type frame with five cross members makes the Hardbody range tougher

than tough, while the rugged double wishbone independent front suspension on 4WD models translates into greater

handling control and a softer off-road ride. Add ventilated front disc and rear drums with automatic adjuster and the

latest in safety features, and get ready to answer any challenge. In any country. In any condition.

Sur la route ou hors-piste, la formidable logistique de la Nissan Hardbody implique que vous pouvez vous rendre

matre de nimporte quel terrain, sans arrire-pense. Un cadre robuste, en chelle, de section pleine, avec cinq

sections en croix rend la gamme Hardbody plus solide que solide. Et la robuste suspension avant en double triangle

sur les modles 4x4 se traduit par une plus grande facilit de contrle et une conduite tout terrain plus souple.

Ajouter les freins avant disques ventils et les freins arrire segment tendu, ainsi que les dernires innovations

en terme de scurit, et vous tes prt relever nimporte quel dfi. Dans nimporte quelle rgion. Dans nimporte

quelles conditions.

Introducing pickups that wont stop no matter what. From their robust bodies to their simple, trustworthy engines, the

Nissan Hardbody range is tough. Dependable. Bull-headedly determined. And indestructibly reliable.

Voici des pickups qui ne sarrteront pas, quelles que soient les circonstances. De sa carrosserie robuste son

moteur simple, mais digne de confiance, la gamme Nissan Hardbody est solide. Sre delle. Dune dtermination sans

pareille. Et dune fiabilit indestructible.

04

INDESTRUCTIBLE POWER - INSIDE AND OUTINDESTRUCTIBLE POWER - INSIDE AND OUT

FORMIDABLE TERRAIN. FORMIDABLE ENGINEERING

AFRICAN BORN. AFRICAN HARDENED 07

Specially designed for the toughest terrains in Africa, all Hardbody models

sport a solid, closed-section ladder chassis and bigger, fade resistant shock

absorbers. Treated with an E-coat anti-rust treatment and manufactured to

world-leading quality standards, the Hardbody is undeterred by the most

demanding environment. And with its advanced handling and stability and

maximum cab visibility, theres no better way to enjoy the spectacular African

scenery. Africa, youve met your match.

Conue spcialement pour les terrains africains les plus durs, tous les

modles Hardbody sont quips dun chssis caisson solide, section

pleine, et damortisseurs plus grands, rsistants lusure. Revtue dun

traitement anti-rouille par couche E et fabrique selon les critres de

qualit de renomme mondiale, la Hardbody nest pas inquite par

lenvironnement le plus exigeant. Et avec sa conduite et sa stabilit de

pointe, ainsi que sa visibilit maximale, il ny a pas de meilleure faon de

profiter du spectaculaire paysage africain. Afrique, tu as trouv ton gal !

AFRICAN BORN. AFRICAN HARDENED

READY FOR ACTION. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. 08

At the heart of every Nissan Hardbody beats a powerful engine.

Simplicity is key, and all Hardbody engines are designed to deliver

top performance whether tackling unpredictable terrain or cruising

on an open highway. So turn the key. And reward yourself with quiet,

smooth operation, high levels of power and torque and outstanding fuel

efficiency.

Au coeur de chaque Nissan Hardbody bat un moteur puissant. La

simplicit en est la clef, et tous le moteurs Hardbody sont conus pour

fournir une performance optimale, que ce soit bataillant sur un terrain

imprvisible ou voguant sur une autoroute. Donc, tournez la clef. Et

soyez rcompens par son fonctionnement calme, souple, par ses

niveaux de puissance et de couplage et par lincomparable efficacit de

sa consommation.

GET THE JOB DONE. NO EXCUSES

For over five decades, the Nissan Hardbody has been the working

one-ton pickup of choice, meeting the needs of farmers, factories,

trade and commerce in more than 30 countries with equal enthusiasm

and success. Behind that service record lies the unyielding reliability

of the Hardbody engines, the versatile strength of their chassis and

suspension, and the tough, durable quality of their bodies, finishes

and fittings.

Pour plus de cinq dcennies, la Nissan Hardbody a t le pick-up de

travail, dune tonne, de choix, rpondant aux besoins de la ferme, de

lusine, du monde des affaires et du commerce, dans plus de 30 pays.

Avec le mme enthousiasme et le mme succs. Derrire ce service

ingalable se cache la fiabilit inbranlable des moteurs Hardbody,

la solidit aux talents varis de son chssis et de sa suspension, et la

qualit robuste et durable de sa carrosserie, de sa finition et de ses

quipements.

READY FOR ACTION. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.

The secret to the Hardbodys success starts with its legendary engines,

available in the renowned 2.7 litre diesel with its combination of fuel

economy and low to mid-range pulling power, and a 3.2 litre diesel.

Then theres the performance factor. Try 64Kw at 4300rpm and 178Nm

of torque at 2200rpm, compliments of the 2.7 litre diesel unit. And the

QD32 diesel engine provides an impressive 76Kw at 3600rpm and

216Nm of torque at 2000rpm without the complexity of its smaller, turbo-

charged competitors.

Le secret du succs de la Hardbody repose sur son moteur lgendaire,

disponible dans la clbre version diesel 2,7 litres, avec sa combinaison

dconomie de carburant et de puissance de traction basse-

moyenne catgorie, et sa version diesel 3,2 litres. Vient alors le facteur

performance. Essayer 64Kw 4300 tpm et 178Nm de couple 2200tpm,

grce lunit diesel de 2,7 litres. Et le moteur diesel QD32 fournit un

impressionnant 76Kw 3600 tpm et 216Nm de couple 2000 tpm, sans

la complexit de ses concurrents plus petits, moteurs turbos.

PURE PICKUP POWER 11

A WINNING COMBINATION 13

The versatile strength of the Hardbodys single rail steel ladder

chassis and suspension is matched by the tough, durable

quality of their bodies: extra strength tailgate chains and steel

bars, double-walled tailgates and double skinned loadboxes

with industrial strength ribbed floors and sealed inner linings for

maximum rust protection.

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