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Nissan Navara Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Interior & Specs

The Nissan Navara has been in Australia since 1986, introduced as a simple two-door workhorse.

Since then, it – and its range – have expanded; the Navara range now encompasses a single and dual cab ute, as well as a so-called ‘King Cab’. The King Cab incorporates extra space – and seats – behind the traditional single cab area. Current prices range from $33,050 to $70,765 for the Navara SL (4X2) and Navara PRO-4X Warrior (4X4).​

Available with a petrol engine, as well as a diesel engine in two different configurations, the Navara also comes with a choice of six-speed manual and seven-speed automatic and two- or four-wheel drive. The Navara uses the same body-on-frame construction as its competition, but is unique in using coil springs in the rear suspension of select models.

This vehicle is also known as Nissan Frontier (North America), Nissan NP300 (Mexico, Europe).

Nissan Navara Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Nissan Navara here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • There is a tapping noise from the motor of my 2007 Nissan Navara

    This sounds like a classic case of a hydraulic lifter (also called a lash adjuster) that is dying a slow death. These components rely on engine oil pressure to maintain the correct clearance between the engine valves and the rockers that actuate them, and any wear will show up as a ticking noise when the engine is first started and is still building oil pressure. They can often 'tick' for a few seconds or more before going quiet.

    The recurrence of the noise has probably got something to do with a fall in oil pressure at idle when the engine warms up, allowing the lifter to start ticking again. But the engines in this series of Navara were also known for ticking or rattling noises as the result of worn camshaft-chain tensioners, broken or damaged cam bearing bolts and wear in the auxiliary pulleys and belt tensioners. If the noise does turn out to be a dud lifter, do the smart thing and replace them all, as wear in one means certain wear beginning in the others.

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  • What is the GCM of a 2005 Nissan Navara?

    The towing limit on this model Navara varies enormously according to what engine and transmission is fitted. As a result, the Gross Combination Mass (GCM) also varies a lot between models. As such, the 2.4-litre petrol Navara has a GCM of 4230kg, the V6 petrol a GCM of 4850 and the turbo-diesel is much higher at 5920kg.

    Don't forget, the GCM includes the vehicle, whatever it's towing and everything else on board, including fuel, accessories and even passengers.

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  • Does my Nissan Navara have a diesel particulate filter?

    You haven't given me much to go on with here, Noel. Without the year and specification of your Navara, I can't even guess if it was fitted with a DPF or not. That's because Nissan has had a bit of an on-again-off-again relationship with DPF technology. To the extent that in some versions of the Navara, the automatic variant had a DPF and the manual did not.

    But you can check for yourself by taking a look under the car. A DPF looks a bit like a muffler, but with a couple of metal pipes coming out of it and usually an electrical connection or two. Some of this stuff may be hidden behind heat shields, however. In most cases the Navara's DPF will be located in the middle section of the exhaust system, roughly beneath the front passenger's seat.

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  • How can I fix the right-front axle in a 2013 Nissan Navara?

    Running over a piece of old fencing wire is not uncommon on farms and regional areas and, as you’ve discovered, it can do a lot of damage if it gets wrapped around a moving part. It sounds as though the inner CV joint is badly damaged and that’s allowing the axle to `float’ in and out of its proper position.

    If you’re lucky, a replacement CV joint might be all that’s required. But a word of caution: Don’t attempt to drive the vehicle as it is. If the axle jumps ship from the differential completely, it can flail about under the vehicle, causing all sorts of expensive damage.

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Nissan Navara Accessories

Standard features in Nissan Navara SL variants include an 8.0-inch multimedia touch-screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-speaker audio system, AEB, and a rear diff-lock (in 4WD versions).

Standard features in Nissan Navara ST variants include an 8.0-inch multimedia touch-screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-speaker audio system, AEB, and a rear diff-lock (in 4WD versions).

Standard features in Nissan Navara ST-X variants include an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as sat nav, a six-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate control, AEB, lane-keeping assist, around-view monitor, and a rear diff-lock (in 4WD versions).

Standard features in Nissan Navara Pro-4X include an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as sat nav, dual-zone climate control, AEB, lane-keeping assist, around-view monitor, and a rear diff-lock.

Standard features in Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior include an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as sat nav, dual-zone climate control, AEB, lane-keeping assist, around-view monitor, and a rear diff-lock.

As part of the Premcar engineering upgrade the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior gets more than $9000 worth of extras (over the standard Pro-4X), including a winch-compatible bull bar with integrated light bar, a Warrior tow bar, a larger 3mm steel bash-plate, Cooper Discoverer All Terrain AT3 275/70R17 tyres (and a full-sized alloy spare), a 100kg GVM upgrade (now 3250kg), 260mm ground clearance (up 40mm, with springs and tyres making up 15mm and 25mm respectively), 30mm-wider tracks (to 1600mm), and revised suspension with new spring rates and dampers.

Nissan Navara Accessories

Nissan Navara Colours

Standard paint on the Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is 'Black Star', extra cost premium paint choices are 'White Pearl' and 'Stealth Grey'.

Standard paint on the Nissan Navara SL Warrior is 'Black Star', extra cost premium paint choices are 'White Pearl', 'Twilight Grey' and 'Brilliant Silver'.

'Solid White', Brilliant Silver, Twilight Grey, and 'Forged Copper' are available on all Nissan Navara variants except the Pro-4X. 'White Pearl', 'Burning Red' and Black Star are available on all Nissan Navara variants.

  • Black Star
  • Stealth Grey
  • Twilight Grey
  • Brilliant Silver
  • Solid White
  • Forged Copper
  • White Pearl
  • Burning Red
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Nissan Navara Towing Capacity

The Nissan Navara has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Ute 3500kg 3500kg
2023 Ute 3500kg 3500kg
2022 Ute 3500kg 3500kg
2021 Ute 3500kg 3500kg
2020 Ute 3500kg 3500kg
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Nissan Navara Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Nissan Navara varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $33,050 and going to $70,765 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Ute 2.3L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $33,050 $70,765
2023 Ute 2.3L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO $81,620
2022 Ute 2.3L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $28,160 $80,520
2021 Ute 2.3L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $22,770 $78,320
2020 Ute 2.3L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN $19,800 $67,540
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Nissan Navara Wheel Size

The Nissan Navara has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x65 R17 for Ute in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2023 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2022 Ute 255x65 R17 255x65 R17
2021 Ute 205 R16C 205 R16C
2020 Ute 205 R16C 16x6 inches 205 R16C 16x6 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Navara Wheel Sizes

Nissan Navara Engine

The Nissan Navara line-up is powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo-diesel engine, which produces 140kW at 3750rpm and 450Nm at 1500-2500rpm.

It's matched to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The Nissan Navara is available in 2WD or 4WD.

Every 4WD Navara has a part-time four-wheel drive system with high- and low-range 4WD, and a rear diff lock.

Nissan Navara Engine

Nissan Navara Dimensions

The dimensions of the Nissan Navara Ute vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Ute 1765x1858x5120 mm 212 mm
2023 Ute 1765x1858x5120 mm 212 mm
2022 Ute 1765x1858x5120 mm 212 mm
2021 Ute 1755x1790x5120 mm 206 mm
2020 Ute 1755x1790x5120 mm 206 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Nissan Navara Dimensions

Nissan Navara Interior

The Nissan Navara interior varies from cloth through to leather, and manually or power-adjustable seats, depending on the grade you buy.

But while the cabin is a well designed space, it feels a bit old and a little smaller and squeezed for space inside than some rivals.

Nissan Navara SL variants have manually-adjustable cloth seats (six-way manually-adjustable for the driver, four-way manually-adjustable for the front passenger).

Nissan Navara ST variants have manually-adjustable cloth seats (six-way manually-adjustable for the driver, four-way manually-adjustable for the front passenger).

Nissan Navara ST-X variants have manually-adjustable cloth seats (on manual versions; six-way for the driver, four-way for the front passenger), and leather-accented seats with a power-adjustable driver's seat (on automatic versions).

Nissan Navara PRO-4X variants have leather accents throughout the cabin with an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat.

For reference, the top-spec Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior has a new updated dash with an 8.0-inch multimedia screen, which has wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There are plenty of storage spaces, cupholders, bottle holders, and receptacles in which to place your everyday carry gear.

Nissan Navara Interior

Nissan Navara Fuel Consumption

The Nissan Navara is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.2L/100km for Ute /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Ute 7.2L/100km 2.3L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2023 Ute 7.2L/100km 2.3L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2022 Ute 7.2L/100km 2.3L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2021 Ute 6.4L/100km 2.3L Diesel 6 SP MAN
2020 Ute 6.4L/100km 2.3L Diesel 6 SP MAN
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Nissan Navara Seats

The Nissan Navara single cab has two seats; the Nissan Navara king cab has two seats in the front and two in the rear; the Nissan Navara dual cab has five seats, two in the front and three on the rear bench seat.

Nissan Navara Seats

Nissan Navara Boot Space

The Nissan Navara SL Warrior's tub measures 1509mm long, 1560mm wide, 1134mm (between the wheel arches), and 519mm deep.

The tub has four tie-down points and a durable tub-liner, but it does not get the Pro-4X Warrior’s Utili-track load-restraint system.

Nissan Navara Boot space

Nissan Navara Speed

The Nissan Navara is capable of doing the 0-100km/h sprint in approximately 10 seconds. Top speed is around 185km/h.

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Nissan Navara Range

A Nissan Navara with a 2.3-litre turbo-diesel engine has a listed fuel consumption is 8.1L/100km on a combined cycle in the auto and 7.5L/100km on a combined cycle in the manual.

It has an 80-litre fuel tank, so, going by the official fuel-consumption figures, you could expect an effective touring range (on a full tank) of about 987km in the auto and about 1066km in the manual.

The SL Single Cab Chassis has a listed fuel consumption of 7.6L/100km on a combined cycle.

It has an 80-litre fuel tank, so, going by that official fuel-consumption figures, you could expect an effective touring range (on a full tank) of about 1052km.