New 212 T01 Navigator Launches in the UAE: Starting a New Chapter for the Brand

Dubai: Legend Motors has just given the 212 badge its biggest shake-up yet in the UAE, rolling out the all-new 212 T01 Navigator alongside a refreshed 2027 T01 Adventurer. The Navigator steps in as the flagship of the range, built around suspension and off-road hardware that most rivals only offer as a costly aftermarket add-on. 

The Adventurer, meanwhile, carries on with a lighter touch-up and a wider colour palette. Buyers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates already have overlanding and desert camping on their minds this season, and this launch is timed right into that appetite. 

Before you get too excited about taking one out to the dunes, here's a proper look at what's actually changed.

What's New for 2027

The Adventurer keeps its familiar mechanical setup and price point, so the real news for this trim is cosmetic. Four new exterior colours join the lineup:

• Navy Blue
• Maroon Red
• Matte Silver
• Cement Grey

These sit alongside the existing White, Green, Grey, and Black options, giving Adventurer buyers eight shades to pick from instead of four.

Built to Go Further Off the Beaten Track

This is where the range gets genuinely interesting. The Navigator wears the same boxy 212 face but backs it up with hardware built for actual trail use rather than showroom looks, including nitrogen gas shocks that resist heat fade far better than standard units.

Spec	Navigator	Adventurer
Dimensions (L×W×H)	4,749 × 1,945 × 1,999 mm	4,705 × 1,895 × 1,936 mm
Wheelbase	2,860 mm	2,850 mm
Ground Clearance	256 mm	235 mm
Approach / Departure Angle	43° / 39.5°	40.3° / 35.5°
Water Wading Depth	910 mm	850 mm
Climbing Capability	100%	80%
Suspension	Nitrogen gas shocks	Standard suspension
Differential Locks	Front, Centre & Rear	Triple differential locks
Off-Road Extras	Snorkel, side steps, 17-inch all-terrain tyres	—

Numbers like a 100% climbing rating and 910mm of wading depth aren't something you usually see on a car starting under AED 120,000. Both SUVs also get a 360-degree camera and a transparent chassis view, genuinely handy once you're threading between rocks and can't see your own front wheels.

One Engine, Ten Drive Modes, Endless Adventure

  

Both variants share the same drivetrain, so the on-paper performance gap comes down to geometry rather than power.

• 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol, 228 hp and 410 Nm
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Part-time four-wheel-drive system
• 80-litre fuel tank
• Ten drive modes: Standard, Economy, Sport, Snow, Sand, Rock, Mud, Wade, Mountain, Uneven Road

Ten modes sounds like overkill until you remember how many 212 owners use these SUVs for regional trips into Oman, not just weekend runs to Hatta.

A Cabin That Balances Ruggedness With Everyday Comfort

Step past the rugged exterior and the cabin leans more modern than the outgoing model, without pretending to be something it isn't.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen and 10.25-inch digital cluster
• Multifunction steering wheel and keyless start
• Cruise control
• Grey, Black, or Brown interior themes

It's a practical layout rather than a plush one, but it does the job.

Price, Availability and What Buyers Should Know

Pricing for the 2027 212 T01 range starts from AED 115,000 before VAT, sold exclusively through Legend Motors, the brand's official UAE distributor. Navigator pricing hasn't landed yet, and given the extra hardware, expect it to sit a step above the Adventurer once official numbers arrive. 

If you're weighing a body-on-frame SUV against the segment's usual suspects, it's worth reading how the Ford Bronco compares to the Jeep Wrangler before deciding where your budget is best spent.

Should You Consider the New 212 T01 Range

The Navigator is the more exciting story on paper, but the Adventurer remains the smarter buy for anyone who won't actually use a snorkel or nitrogen shocks outside a showroom test drive. Resale is still the open question, since the 212 badge hasn't built the same track record as a Land Cruiser or Patrol just yet. 

That said, for buyers who already know they want factory-fitted off-road capability and don't want to wait on aftermarket parts, this is the strongest lineup the brand has put on UAE roads so far. If you're still shortlisting the segment, our roundup of the best pickup trucks currently on sale in the UAE is worth a look too.

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