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GWM H7 vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer
H7 and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Navara Double Cab starts ZAR 156,900 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Navara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H7
Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 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.
GWM H7
2.0T LX
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Navara Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Navara Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
High Beam Assist
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing Wipers
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Reverse camera and sensors
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Reverse camera and sensors
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse camera and sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Reverse camera
Reversing Camera
Yes
Reverse camera
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
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
Yes
Not Available
Axle Layout
AWD
4WD
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
4WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
4WD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
4WD transfer case
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable 4WD
Approach Angle
20 deg
32.6 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
32.6 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
26.5 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
221 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
221 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
23.2 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
No
Front towing hook
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Breakover Angle
16 deg
23.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
-
23.2 deg
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Electrically adjustable with lumbar
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
6
Interior Colours
2
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
-
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Driver knee airbag
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
AC Type
Yes
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not Applicable
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Power mirrors
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
Not Available
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
-
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
493 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
-
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Power auto fold
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
Power mirrors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
Driver auto up/down
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing Wipers
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
No
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Remote Start
No
Not Available
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Not Available
Rim Size
20
18
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
80 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Standard
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Not Available
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
Standard
Skid Plates
No
Not Available
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Standard
Sound System
12
Not Available
Source Model Column
h7
navara-double-cab
Spare Wheel
Yes
Full-size spare wheel
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cruise Control
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
-
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Bakkie towing support
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
No
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Not Available
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1560 mm
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
Pickup
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Power mirrors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Auto fold
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Not Available
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Chrome door mirrors
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Chrome roof rails
Roof Type
Metal Roof
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
11.3 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
80
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
16.3 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
15000
Service Intervals
10000
15000
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90,000 km
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
12
Not Available
Audio System
Yes
NissanConnect
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
NissanConnect
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Display Audio
Yes
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
NissanConnect with 8-inch touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
Infotainment Screen
Yes
8-inch
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
Standard
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
8-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Touchscreen
Yes
8-inch
USB Ports
3
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Voice Control
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Standard
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full-size spare wheel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full-size spare wheel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/50R20
255/60 R18
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
20
18
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
20
18
Wheel Size Type
20
255/60 R18
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Body Style
SUV
Double Cab
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
2023 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2024
1997
Generation
First generation, derived from Haval's larger SUV platform launched in 2023. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic model in suspension calibration and equipment loading.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History
First-generation H7 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the all-wheel-drive system calibration and the driver-assistance behaviour.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
1161 l
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
3115 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
221 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1750 mm
1815 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2023 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4772 mm
5260 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
6.7 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3150 mm
Width
1910 mm
1850 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Payload Capacity
550 kg
1003 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Ladder
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1570 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
5 link with coil spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
5 link with coil spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
5 link with coil spring
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1570 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
Not Available
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
198
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
785700
Starting Price Zar
799900
785700
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
H7
Navara Double Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
450 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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
222.4 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This H7 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: H7 80 vs Navara Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Navara Double Cab 58.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Navara Double Cab 93.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs Navara Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 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.
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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 Double Cab leads by 6 points
H7 and Navara Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 74 pts for H7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, H7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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