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Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
1997
Generation
Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
Single Cab
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Standard
-
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
6
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Height adjustable driver seat
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Separate front passenger seat
Heated Front Seats
Standard
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Partial Leather
-
Interior Colours
3
6
Seat Trim
Partial Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Body Type
Pickup
Pickup
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Std, LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Std, LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED
Not Available
Auto Headlights
LED
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Front Fog Lamps
Std, LED
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED
-
Headlamps
LED
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED
Not Available
Headlights
LED
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Radiator Grille
Silky Silver Met
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1318 mm
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch steel wheels
Wing Mirror Type
-
Black door mirrors
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Manual fold
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Approach Angle
30 deg
32.0 deg
Departure Angle
18 deg
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
32.0 deg
Breakover Angle
22.5 deg
22.7 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
22.5 deg
22.7 deg
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
232 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance Min
232 mm
208 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Ramp-over Angle
-
22.7 deg
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Tyre Size
265/60R18
205/ R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
16
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full-size steel
Tyre Type
265/60R18
-
Wheel Diameter
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
16
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Multi Collision Brake
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
205/ R16
Wheel Type
-
16-inch steel wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Wheels
-
16-inch steel wheels
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15 000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Alternator
90A
-
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Optional
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
15000
First Service At
-
15000
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Standard
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
212
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
212
-
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Navara Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
900310 ZAR
592600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
900310
592600
Starting Price Zar
900310
592600
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Double Cab and Navara Single 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: D-Max Double Cab 64 vs Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Double Cab 44 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: D-Max Double Cab 91 vs Navara Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Double Cab not separately scored vs Navara Single 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.
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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 Single Cab leads by 9 points
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Double Cab remains close.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +3
Efficiency
Navara Single Cab +7
Safety
Navara Single Cab +46
Practicality
D-Max Double Cab +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
91/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 63 pts for D-Max Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, D-Max Double Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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