The ute's are standard 1400 now with a 5 speed gearbox. You get the standard model and the 1400 champ. The champ ute/bakkie has the rev counter, bucket seats spots etc. And yes they're still in production. A brand new 2003 Champ will set you back +\- R70 000 and second hand utes that is still in good condition about R30 000, that is about $ in Aus 14000 for a new one and about $ 6000 for a 1996 model.
Here's a link if you want to have a look at second hand ute's
http://www.cars4sale.co.za do a basic search on Nissan in any region of Sout Africa