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 Double Cab starts ZAR 306,900 cheaperNavara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000 · P500 from ZAR 799,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
648 Nm
Engine Size
2488 cc
2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
13.9 km/l
10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
221 mm
224 mm
Boot / Load Bay
1161 l
-
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2810 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Navara Double Cab and P500 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
P500
+23 pts
Efficiency
Navara Double Cab
+8 pts
Safety
Navara Double Cab
+5 pts
Practicality
Navara Double Cab
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Model Introduced Year
1997
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Pickup
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
2761 kg
Vehicle Type
Double Cab
Pickup
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Length
5260 mm
5445 mm
Width
1850 mm
1991 mm
Height
1815 mm
1924 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
3350 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
224 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
-
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
2810 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
3495 kg
Payload Capacity
1003 kg
685 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Front Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Ladder
-
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
-
Chassis Material
Ladder
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
5 link with coil spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
5 link with coil spring
Not Available
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Load Bed Length
1509 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
Power auto fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
-
Speed Limiter
Cruise Control
-
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
2
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
9.8
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Power mirrors
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
-
Side Steps
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Depth Mm
493 mm
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1509 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Start
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Standard
-
Source Model Column
navara-double-cab
p500
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
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
-
5
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Rear differential lock
Difflock
-
Rear differential lock
Sound System
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
255 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
648 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
69.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
Available
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Available
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
9
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
8.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
11.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
10.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
Navara Double Cab
P500
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
6
3
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Infotainment System
NissanConnect with 8-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Not Available
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
-
Audio System
NissanConnect
10-speaker premium audio
Display Audio
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
NissanConnect
SYNC
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
8-inch
SYNC
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not Available
10-speaker premium audio
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Chrome roof rails
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch alloy wheels
-
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
3
Wing Mirror Type
Chrome door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
Pickup
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Auto fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Approach Angle
32.6 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Rear differential lock
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
-
Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
221 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
221 mm
224 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch alloy wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Service Interval
15000
10000
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
10,000 km
First Service At
15000
5000
Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Intervals
15000
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90,000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Yes
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Yes
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Navara Double Cab
P500
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
999900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
785700
999900
Starting Price Zar
785700
999900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Navara Double Cab leads by 1 points
Navara Double Cab and P500 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
Catalogue-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Navara Double Cab
leads the catalogue index with 80 pts
vs 79 pts for P500
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, P500 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 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 Navara Double Cab and P500 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: Navara Double Cab 75 vs P500 98.
Efficiency index: Navara Double Cab 58 vs P500 50.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Double Cab 93 vs P500 88.
Practicality index: Navara Double Cab 90 vs P500 79.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Double Cab not separately scored vs P500 65.
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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