19/11/2025, MELBOURNE: Nissan tonight unveiled a striking Navara PRO-4X Warrior concept as part of the global debut for the all-new Navara D27.
The concept provides the first glimpse of what the next-generation Warrior could deliver when combined with the capability of the new Navara platform.
Developed in collaboration with Premcar – Nissan Australia's trusted engineering partner for the acclaimed Warrior program since 2019 – the concept showcases design thinking around enhanced off-road capability and aggressive styling cues.
The concept is based on the range-topping Pro-4X grade of the all-new Navara and features a comprehensive suite of enhancements.
Heritage Meets Innovation
Since launching with the Navara N-Trek Warrior in 2019, the Warrior by Premcar program has delivered over 12,750 locally remanufactured vehicles to Australian customers, establishing itself as the benchmark for factory-enhanced pickup trucks designed specifically for Australian conditions.
The concept revealed tonight demonstrates how this proven enhancement philosophy could evolve with the advanced platform capabilities of the D27 Navara.
It combines Nissan's latest engineering and localisation expertise with Premcar's deep understanding of Australian ute buyers and their real-world requirements.
Bernie Quinn, Premcar CEO/Engineering Director: "The Warrior program has always been about understanding what Australian ute buyers truly need. Not just what looks good in a showroom, but what delivers genuine capability enhancement both on-road and off. This concept explores how we can apply six years of Warrior learnings and customer feedback to the advanced D27 platform.”
“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.”
“Since 2019, we've learned so much from Warrior owners about how they use their vehicles – from weekday workhorse to weekend adventurer. Every one of those insights has informed our thinking on this concept, from ground clearance targets to approach angles, from ride quality expectations to towing stability requirements. On top of all of that, our customers love a vehicle that is fun to drive”
“This concept celebrates both the heritage of what we've built together with Nissan over the past six years, and our excitement about where we could take the Warrior program with this new platform."
Concept Enhancement Overview
The Navara PRO-4X Warrior Concept features a comprehensive package of proposed modifications that build on the new Navara PRO-4X grade, showcasing design thinking centred on authentic capability enhancement and a distinctive Warrior identity.
Protection Package
Distinctive Warrior Styling
Design Philosophy: Form Follows Function
The concept demonstrates Premcar's philosophy that genuine capability enhancement must be rooted in functional improvement, not superficial styling. Each modification serves a specific purpose in broadening the vehicle's performance envelope.
The signature lava red accents – appearing on recovery points, suspension components, bash plates, and design details – serve as visual markers of genuine functional upgrades while reinforcing the Warrior's distinctive identity in the marketplace.
The wider track, increased ride height, and enhanced protection package work together to improve the vehicle's capability across diverse Australian terrain, from highway towing to remote area exploration, while maintaining the ride quality and comfort that has made the Warrior program successful with both commercial and lifestyle buyers.
Looking Ahead
Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania stated: "The Nissan Warrior program represents one of Nissan Australia's most successful initiatives of the past decade. It's genuine proof of what can be achieved when you combine global engineering excellence with deep local market knowledge and a partner who truly understands Australian customers.”
“I’m excited about the possibilities that the new Navara platform presents. It has been engineered to deliver exceptional capability and seeing how that foundation could be further enhanced through collaboration with Premcar is genuinely exciting.”
“We'll have more to share on the timing for the Warrior program next year."
About the Warrior Program
Launched in late 2019 with the Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior, the Warrior by Premcar program represents a collaboration between Nissan Australia and Melbourne-based engineering house Premcar to deliver vehicles specifically remanufactured for Australian conditions.
All Warrior vehicles undergo extensive local development and testing including on- and off-road validation in some of Australia's harshest environments including Big Desert, Mount Disappointment, Arkaroola and areas surrounding Lake Eyre.
The program currently includes three models: Navara SL Warrior, Navara PRO-4X Warrior, and Patrol Warrior – all remanufactured at Premcar's purpose-built facilities in Epping, Victoria.
Premcar has grown from 25 staff in 2012 to around 200 people in 2025, with 13,000 square metres of manufacturing space across two dedicated facilities. To date, the Warrior program has fitted over 63,775 wheels and tyres, 51,020 springs, 51,020 shock absorbers, and 12,755 bash plates.
All Warrior enhancements are covered by up to 10 years / 300,000km (whichever comes first) Warranty* when servicing with Nissan, Premcar will also match on any WARRIOR enhancement subject to same terms and eligibility criteria.
About the Navara D27
The new Nissan Navara D27 represents the latest generation of Nissan's pickup for the Oceania region, featuring a new platform, advanced powertrain technology, and comprehensive technology and safety features.
The PRO-4X grade showcased in the Warrior concept serves as the range-topping variant for Australia and New Zealand, featuring unique styling elements and enhanced off-road capability as standard.
The new Navara D27 will launch in Australia at the end of the first quarter of 2026. Full specifications, model lineup details, and pricing will be announced in the lead-up to market launch.
Additional Background Information
Warrior Program Timeline
Late 2019: Launch of Navara N-Trek Warrior (first Warrior product)
September 2021: Launch of Navara PRO-4X Warrior
September 2022: Confirmation of Patrol Warrior development
2022-2023: Launch of Navara SL Warrior and Patrol Warrior
2023: Opening of second Premcar production facility dedicated to Warrior
March 2025: International expansion - Navara PRO-4X Warrior launches in South Africa
April 2025: Warrior program celebrates over 12,750 units delivered
November 2025: Unveil of new Navara D27 Warrior concept
Warrior Development Process
DISCLAIMER
*Whichever occurs first, when servicing at authorised Nissan dealers. Where vehicle is not serviced through Nissan or ceases to be serviced at Nissan, additional years will not be added so 10 year/300,000km warranty (whichever occurs first) may not apply. Warranty protection will remain 5 year/unlimited km warranty, plus any additional service activated years added under the Plan. Conditions apply. Full terms at Nissan.com.au/warranty