iCAUR 03T vs Nissan Navara Double Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Diesel Current
ZAR 785,700 ex-showroom
⚡ 140 kW 🔧 450 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

03T and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 146,900 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size 03TNot Applicable Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Navara Double Cab221 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

iCAUR 03T

2WD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Nissan Navara Double Cab

2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Navara Double Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year 2026 1997
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Body Style SUV Double Cab
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published Active
Segment Electric SUV Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Double Cab
Facelift History - Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since - Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Tare Mass Kg - 2023 kg
Spec 03T Navara Double Cab
Length 4433 mm 5260 mm
Width 1916 mm 1850 mm
Height 1741 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 221 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 1161 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 3115 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg 1003 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 6.7 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm -
Rear Headroom 990 mm -
Front Legroom 1060 mm -
Rear Legroom 970 mm -
Towing Capacity - 3500 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Navara Double Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs Navara Double Cab 75.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Navara Double Cab 58.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Navara Double Cab 93.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Navara Double Cab 90.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Navara Double Cab not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Navara Double Cab leads by 5 points

03T and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 80 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 65% source coverage
80
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Double Cab

65% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 58
Performance 75
Efficiency 58
Safety 93
Practicality 90
Leads by 5 points
75
#2

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Navara Double Cab +24 Efficiency 03T +41 Safety Level Practicality Navara Double Cab +26

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Double Cab

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 90/100

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts vs 75 pts for 03T

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs Navara Double Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.