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Tarmac Life·Tuesday, 21 April 2026
‘Chucky’ Sanders Returns to Drive the New Nissan Navara PRO-4X

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Dakar champion Daniel "Chucky" Sanders is partnering with Nissan Australia for the launch of the 2026 Navara PRO-4X, highlighting the ute's capability and performance. This collaboration suggests future Navara models available in New Zealand will continue to focus on robust off-road features and real-world resilience.
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When a Dakar champion and a long-serving nameplate team up, it’s all about capability, resilience and real-world performance. Nissan Australia has renewed its ambassador partnership with Daniel “Chucky” Sanders for a fourth year as it launches the 2026 Navara PRO-4X, a model pitc
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