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Nissan Navara SL, Pro-4X Warrior: Local production volume increased
Local conversion capacity of the Warrior variants of the Nissan Navara have increased by around 85 percent
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About the Nissan Navara
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The current D23-series Navara mightn't have been quite right out of the gate, but Nissan has continuously updated it and, following its latest update, it's now the comfortable, capable ute it should have always been.
Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Tough styling
- Enhanced safety credentials
Cons
- No telescopic wheel adjustment
- Not the most powerful engine in the segment
- Interior could use an update
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2022 Nissan Navara Price
SL
PRO-4X Warrior
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $67,515 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $70,015 |
PRO-4X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $58,155 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $60,655 |
ST-X
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | $50,695 |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $55,770 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Extended Utility | $57,695 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $59,770 |
ST
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | $47,205 |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $51,705 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $54,205 |
SL Warrior
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $58,000 |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | $60,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Nissan Navara Specs
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2022 Nissan Navara Dimensions
1765mm
1850mm
5120mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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The Navara’s tub may be one of the shorter ones in the segment, but it’s wider than the likes of the Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger.
It measures 1509mm long, 1560mm wide (1134mm between the arches) and 519mm deep.
Payload of all dual-cab models is at least 1000kg, except for the Pro-4X Warrior where it's 961kg with the manual and 952kg with the auto.
The single-cab Navara SL cab chassis has the range’s highest payload (1282kg), while the ST-X king cab 4×4 has the lowest (876kg).
All 2022 Navara models have a 3500kg braked towing capacity and a 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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2022 Nissan Navara Exterior
The base SL rides on 17-inch steel wheels, with the ST upgrading to 17-inch alloys.
The Pro-4X Warrior also features 17-inch alloys, albeit in more off-road-oriented rubber, while the ST-X and Pro-4X ride on 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Pro-4X Warrior, tuned by local outfit Premcar, is well-distinguished from the rest of the Navara range. In addition to various modifications under the skin, there's an extra 40mm of ground clearance (260mm), a 30mm wider track (1600mm), as well as accessories like a front light bar and a red bash plate.
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2022 Nissan Navara Interior
The Navara’s interior may be showing its age, but it’s sturdily built.
There are no soft-touch plastics to be found here – not altogether unusual in the ute segment – but everything feels like it’ll stand the test of time, with no rattles and a properly bolted-in centre tunnel. There’s also squishy padding on the door armrests and centre console lid.
It might look lost in the slabby dashboard surrounded by myriad buttons, but the Navara’s 8.0-inch touchscreen is a competitive size for this segment and comes with (wired) smartphone mirroring.
It has a good sat-nav system that can be controlled from the screen or via the quite effective native voice control system. The surround-view camera, like the reversing camera, doesn’t have the crispest resolution but it’s still a worthy feature in such a large vehicle that makes tight parking easier.
The large digitised trip computer is slick. It’s simple to cycle through trip data, active safety functions, detailed direction signals when you’re using the navigation, and audio functions via the steering wheel buttons.
Connectivity-wise you have Bluetooth or the choice of three regular USB points and a single USB-C. There are also 12V outlets in the fascia and in the centre console.
The most recent update brought a vastly better steering wheel design, though the wheel still isn’t telescopically adjustable. Strangely, Nissan deleted the dash-mounted cupholders and the dash-top storage cubby with the latest update.
The Navara could also do with more storage. Making do with just the one glovebox and a shallow open area below the ventilation controls that’s weirdly smaller than most modern iPhones is a little annoying. However, you can definitely get away with putting your things in the door bins and the console.
The front seats are rather flat, firm and unsupportive, regardless of the variant. Unusually, the PRO-4X Warrior lacks power adjustment for the driver’s seat despite this being available on the PRO-4X.
The dual cab’s rear seats are roomy and comfortable enough for two average adults (even with the front occupied) with decent head- and legroom, but expect to feel a little squished if you measure north of 190cm.
Amenities back there include solid grab handles on the B-pillar, a folding armrest with cupholders, rear air vents (not all competitors have these), and a single USB point. Rear occupants also have side head-protecting airbags and a combination of ISOFIX anchors and a single top-tether loop.
You can also flip the rear seats up to reveal two small storage cubbies below that are ideal for hiding valuables.
Unusually for this segment, there’s a sliding rear window.
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2022 Nissan Navara Safety Rating
The Navara has a five-star rating based on ANCAP testing conducted in 2015.
hat rating was based on a frontal offset score of 14.01 out of 16, a side impact score of 16 out of 16, and pedestrian and whiplash protection scores of Marginal and Good, respectively.
All Navara models come standard with the following active safety features:
- Forward collision warning
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Driver attention monitoring
- Reversing camera
Moving to the ST adds the following active safety features:
- Surround-view camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring and assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
2022 Nissan Navara Fuel Economy
The 2022 Nissan Navara uses between 7.2L/100km and 8.1L/100km on the ADR combined drive cycle test.
The most efficient figure is for the entry-level Navara SL dual-cab pickup with a manual transmission, the least efficient is for the Navara Pro-4X and Pro-4X Warrior with an automatic transmission.
| Nissan Navara | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel RWD Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel RWD Extended Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Extended Utility | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Utility | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Extended Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD Single Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 Double Cab Chassis | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Navara?
The Nissan Navara is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Nissan offers five years of capped-price servicing. The first five services cost $503, $541, $710, $562, and $544 in automatic models, and $510, $548, $716, $570 and $552 in manual models.
How does the 2022 Nissan Navara drive?
Our expert take on Nissan Navara drivability.
The Navara’s engines remain solid if not spectacular offerings. The Nissan is generally quite refined until you’re really hard on throttle, and the seven-speed automatic transmission has a tall final ratio for highway use so you should see 1600rpm at 100km/h. It’s intuitive for the most part.
The powertrain itself could do with more torque. It can definitely do the job but an extra 50Nm or so would really transform how it feels when it comes to overtaking or merging on to the highway.
Under the tub in dual cab models sits unusual-for-the-class five-link rear suspension with dual-rate coil springs. These control the ride when laden without messing with the unladen road feel, and stand in contrast to the leaf springs found in most rivals (plus single and king cab models). This is alongside double-wishbone suspension at the front.
This means dual-cab Navaras are quite supple over road bumps when unladen, and don't jiggle or bounce around at the rear sans load. The extra few mm of tyre sidewall in the PRO-4X further isolate you from repeated low-amplitude cobbles and corrugations, especially next to a Triton which rarely feels settled.
While early D23 iterations felt unwieldy and sagged under load, this new one stays level with 700kg in the tub and offers SUV-like body control more often than not.
The four-wheel drive system is a part-time system that defaults to rear-drive, and has high- and low-range four-wheel drive operated via a switch. There’s an electronically-actuated lockable rear diff, hill descent control, and a nifty off-road monitor built into the surround-view camera that shows you where your wheels are tracking.
While the latest Series 5 Navara is itself an improvement, the Warrior build unlocks more potential. The added clearance and far better frontal protection means you feel much more confident tackling steep terrain and dropping into deep ruts.
Despite its raft of modifications aimed at improving off-road ability, the Warrior also remains surprisingly quiet and comfortable in urban driving.
Overall, we were pretty happy to drive the PRO-4X Warrior around town and would not hesitate to recommend it as a daily.
2022 Nissan Navara Colours
What colours are available for the Nissan Navara
The Navara is available in the following colours:
- Forged Copper
- Burning Red
- Solid White
- White Pearl
- Twilight Grey
- Stealth Grey
- Brilliant Silver
- Black Star
All bar Black Star and Solid White cost an extra $650. Pro-4X and Pro-4X Warriors have a more limited colour palette than other variants.
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Should you buy the 2022 Nissan Navara
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Though it rides well and has a quiet cabin, the Navara is arguably a mid-pack offering in the ute segment.
Its performance isn't top of the class, it isn't the cheapest, and its interior is showing its age, but fundamentally it still does enough right to deserve being on your shortlist.
Nissan Navara FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Navara is the SL (4x2) that starts from $30,500.
The most expensive Nissan Navara is the PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4) that starts from $70,000.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Navara is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: SL (4x2), SL (4x4), ST (4x2) NON-LFI, ST-X (4x2) NON-LFI, ST-X (4x2) CLOTH/NO SUNROOF, SL OFF-ROAD PACK (4x4), SL STYLE PACK (4x4), ST (4x4) NON-LFI, ST-X (4x2) LEATHER/NO SUNROOF, ST-X (4x2) LEATHER/SUNROOF, ST-X (4x4) NON-LFI, ST-X (4x4) CLOTH/NO SUNROOF, PRO-4X (4x4) NON-LFI, ST (4x2), ST-X (4x4) LEATHER/NO SUNROOF, ST-X (4x4) LEATHER/SUNROOF, ST (4x4), SL WARRIOR (4x4), PRO-4X (4x4) WITH CANOPY, PRO-4X (4x4) and PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4).
The largest Nissan Navara is the PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4) which measures 1920mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1895mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Navara is the PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4) which has 140kW of power from its 2.3L TWIN TURBO CDI engine.
The Nissan Navara is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Navara is the PRO-4X WARRIOR (4x4) which weighs 3250 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Navara uses Diesel.