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O DOUBT inspired by the likes of the Ford Raptor and the HSV SportsCat, Nissan Australia decided that to get more cut-through with its not particularly well-loved and somewhat controversial Navara, a ‘halo’ or ‘hero’ model was in order. To this end Nissan Australia turned to Premcar, the current embodiment of Prodrive, Tickford and Ford Performance Vehicles. Premcar’s work brings specially tuned springs and dampers and a bigger wheel/tyre package, essentially to improve off-road performance. To complete the package and to make the Warrior ready to roll from showroom to the bush, Premcar added a bespoke steel bullbar, underbody protection and siderails, as well an LED light bar, a redesigned towbar and various styling