A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 71,200 cheaperD-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · Navara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
3000 cc
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
232 mm
208 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
3
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
1803 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Extended Cab remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Navara Single Cab
+12 pts
Efficiency
Navara Single Cab
+6 pts
Safety
Navara Single Cab
+36 pts
Practicality
D-Max Extended Cab
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Extended Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Extended 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
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
1997
Generation
Current South African D-Max Extended 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
Extended 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
Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Pickup
Single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1930 kg
1803 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Single Cab
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Length
5333 mm
5235 mm
Width
1870 mm
1790 mm
Height
1790 mm
1760 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3010 kg
Payload Capacity
1005 kg
1119 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6.4 m
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1550 mm
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Suspension
High Mounting
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
-
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Load Bed Length
1805 mm
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
1560 mm
Climate Control
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Automatic, Dual Zone
Not Available
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Side Steps
Std, Black
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
Full-size steel
Air Conditioning
Automatic, Dual Zone
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
Standard
Difflock
Not Available
Standard
Front Bumper
Body Colour
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1805 mm
2311 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
1560 mm
Manual Aircon
Automatic, Dual Zone
Standard
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
16
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
6
Not Available
Source Model Column
3.0 DDI LSE A/T 4X2
navara-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not Available
Towbar
Std (3.5T)
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Country Of Origin
-
South Africa
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Manual fold
Remote Side Mirror
-
Standard
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57 kW/tonne
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
181.3 Nm/tonne
223.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
76
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
3
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Standard
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Front Side Airbags
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 Extended 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
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Not Available
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Extended 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
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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 Extended Cab
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Performance
Navara Single Cab +12
Efficiency
Navara Single Cab +6
Safety
Navara Single Cab +36
Practicality
D-Max Extended Cab +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
D-Max Extended Cab
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
81/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Navara Single Cab
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 60 pts for D-Max Extended Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max Extended Cab and Navara Single Cab comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max Extended Cab 55 vs Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 81 vs Navara Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended 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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