Toyota Hilux 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Hilux Archived range page
Toyota Hilux in South Africa

Toyota Hilux

Archived range page
Earlier range listing historical price not confirmed
Earlier grouped range This earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
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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

Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara Double Cab: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Navara Double Cab
Maximum Power Hilux- Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Hilux- Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Hilux- Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux- Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux- Navara Double Cab221 mm

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

Evidence for Toyota Hilux

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Hilux Navara Double Cab
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 1997
Generation Not confirmed Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History Not confirmed Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Double Cab
Body Type Cab Not confirmed Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Not confirmed White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 2023 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Double Cab
Spec Hilux Navara Double Cab
Length Not confirmed 5260 mm
Width Not confirmed 1850 mm
Height Not confirmed 1815 mm
Wheelbase Not confirmed 3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not confirmed 221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not confirmed 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1161 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not confirmed 3115 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1003 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed 5 seats
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 6.7 m

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux and Navara Double Cab comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Hilux 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.

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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.