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Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Maximum Power
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120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
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2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
-
13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
208 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
-
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Kerb Weight
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1803 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Warranty
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6 years / 150,000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Generation
Ninth-generation Hilux Single Cab confirmed for South Africa; final local derivative matrix pending
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Body Style
Pickup
Single Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
Active
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
-
1997
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
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1803 kg
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Length
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5235 mm
Width
-
1790 mm
Height
-
1760 mm
Wheelbase
-
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
208 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
80 l
Kerb Weight
-
1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3010 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1119 kg
Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.4 m
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Ownership Role
Work-focused single-cab pickup preview
Top
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
592600 ZAR
Starting Price
-
592600
Starting Price Zar
-
592600
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Front Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
-
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
-
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Load Bed Length
-
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1560 mm
Climate Control
-
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
-
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
-
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
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12V outlet inside cabin and load box
AC Type
-
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
Not Available
Heads Up Display
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
-
Full-size steel
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
-
Manual air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Country Of Origin
-
South Africa
Diff Lock
-
Standard
Difflock
-
Standard
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Manual fold
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2311 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1560 mm
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
-
Standard
Remote Start
-
Not Available
Rim Size
-
16
Sound System
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
navara-single-cab
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Towbar
-
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Standard
Trailer Sway Control
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Engine
-
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
-
Diesel
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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2488 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
-
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
89 mm
Stroke
-
100 mm
Maximum Power
-
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
4WD
Transmission
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
223.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
-
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
-
4WD
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Transfer Case
-
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
Manual
Drivetrain
-
4WD
4WD Engagement
-
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
-
Standard
4WD Lo Range
-
Standard
4WD Selector
-
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Gearbox Type
-
Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Available
Low Range
-
Standard
Axle Layout
-
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
-
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
-
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
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15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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80 l
Emission Standard
-
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
-
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
80
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
-
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Fatigue Detection
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Side Airbags
-
Standard
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Knee Airbag
-
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
-
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Heated Seats
-
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Available
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Available
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
-
6
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Separate front passenger seat
Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
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.
Interior Colours
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6
Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
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7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay
-
Not Available
Android Auto
-
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Available
USB Ports
-
USB port
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
-
7-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Audio
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
Audio Speakers
-
Not Available
Audio System
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1 USB-A
Infotainment Screen
-
7-inch
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Radio
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
7-inch
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch steel wheels
Exterior Colour Options
-
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Wing Mirror Type
-
Black door mirrors
Body Type
-
Pickup
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Manual fold
Front Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Headlamps
-
Not Available
Headlight Type
-
Not Available
Headlights
-
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Approach Angle
-
32.0 deg
Departure Angle
-
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
4WD System Type
-
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
22.7 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.0 deg
Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
-
22.7 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
208 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
208 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Tyre Size
-
205/ R16
Wheel Type
-
16-inch steel wheels
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
-
16
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
-
Full-size steel
Wheel Diameter
-
16
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
205/ R16
Wheels
-
16-inch steel wheels
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Service Interval
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
Warranty Years
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty
-
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Spec
Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Navara Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
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