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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
1997
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Single Cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Single Cab
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Length
5330 mm
5235 mm
Width
1930 mm
1790 mm
Height
1875 mm
1760 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1803 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3010 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1119 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
100 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW
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
4WD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
66.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Yes
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Axle Layout
4x4
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Airbags
6
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Separate front passenger seat
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
6-way manual
Steering Type
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
6-way manual
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
-
6
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Driver auto up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Manual climate control
Manual air conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
2311 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1560 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power mirrors with manual fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
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 aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size steel
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Manual climate control
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
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Sound System
6
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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
Not Available
USB Ports
3
USB port
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
7-inch
Touchscreen
10-inch
7-inch
Navigation System
-
Not Available
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10-inch
7-inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Audio
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Audio System
-
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1 USB-A
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Radio
-
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch steel wheels
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
Front
Not Available
Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlight Type
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Approach Angle
28 deg
32.0 deg
Departure Angle
27 deg
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Available
4WD System Type
4WD
Selectable 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
22.7 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22.7 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front towing hook
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
22.7 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
32.0 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
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
205/ R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
16-inch steel wheels
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Full-size steel
Wheel Diameter
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
205/ R16
Wheels
-
16-inch steel wheels
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Leaf Spring
Front Track Width
-
1550 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1550 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder
Power Steering
-
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Material
-
Ladder
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone independent
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Optional
Service Interval
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15 000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Top
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
592600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
569900
592600
Starting Price Zar
569900
592600
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Navara Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Standard
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Navara Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Navara Single Cab 56.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Navara Single Cab 90.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Navara Single Cab 72.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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 3 points
Hunter Diesel and Navara Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +5
Efficiency
Navara Single Cab +11
Safety
Navara Single Cab +2
Practicality
Hunter Diesel +3
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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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