Automotive ads usually feature guest appearances from famous actors but Nissan Malaysia took a different approach to promoting the Navara pickup. A couple of ads published on YouTube feature a Dominic Torreto impersonator, as a humorous – and obviously unlicensed – take on the Fast & Furious franchise.
While the Nissan Navara is not the kind of vehicle that you would expect the real Dom to fancy – even in the flagship PRO-4X trim – the Malaysian lookalike has absolutely no problem with it. The ad shows two black-painted and heavily modified Japanese classics, the original Nissan Fairlady Z and the Camaro-style first-gen Toyota Celica, racing down the highway. The fake Dom can be heard saying “This is dangerous” before the two sportscars get involved in an accident.
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Screenshots: Nissan Malaysia / YouTube
Despite the fact that a box truck was in between the Nissan Navara and the crashed vehicles, the “Predictive Collision Warning” system does its job, saving the day. The system might not be as sophisticated as other ADAS that are currently available in the market, but we suppose it’s good enough for the aging pickup. The latter also features the Blind Spot Monitoring system which comes in handy when you’re being overtaken by street racers. The ad ends with the fake Dom prompting the reckless drivers to watch fewer movies.
This is not the only clip featuring the fake Dom and his Nissan Navara Pro-4X truck, as there is a second longer ad showing a car meet. There, we can see the Torreto impersonator revealing a pool under the retractable cover of the pickup’s bed, inviting two ladies to enjoy the water. Of course, this is not something you would often come across in real life, but everything is allowed in ads. Other interesting appearances in the fictional car meet include examples of the Nissan GT-R, Sylvia, 370 Z, Fairlady Z, and a humble Versa, although everyone appears to be interested in the Navara.
It remains to be seen if the company that manages the rights of the Fast & Furious franchise will have an objection to the aforementioned ads, or if the lawyers simply find them funny.