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Nissan Navara Double Cab vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Navara Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 243,001 cheaperNavara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Double Cab221 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Nissan Navara Double Cab
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Navara Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber Express III
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
1997
2026
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab
Panel Van
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
Double Cab
Panel Van
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Length
5260 mm
3990 mm
Width
1850 mm
1739 mm
Height
1815 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
1003 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
5.0 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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182 mm
Number of Rows
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1 rows
Front Headroom
-
970 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
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1028 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
1570 mm
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Rear Track Width
1570 mm
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Ladder
-
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Chassis Material
Ladder
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
5 link with coil spring
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Rear Suspension Type
5 link with coil spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
1509 mm
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Load Bed Width
1560 mm
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Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Front
Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Electric Mirror Folding
Power auto fold
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
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12V Accessory Socket
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
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Speed Limiter
Cruise Control
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AC Type
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
2
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Heads Up Display
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Power mirrors
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
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Side Steps
Standard
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
493 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
1509 mm
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Start
Not Available
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Side Step
Standard/available
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Sonar
Standard
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Source Model Column
navara-double-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.2 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.4 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.73:1
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
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
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
40
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
Triber Express III
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Wing Mirror Type
Chrome door mirrors
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Body Type
Pickup
-
Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
6
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Auto fold
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Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
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 Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
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Ramp Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
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Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
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Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
221 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
221 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
165/80 R14
Wheel Type
18-inch alloy wheels
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Drum
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Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Service Interval
15000
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Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
131 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Flagship
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
top
Starting Price
785700
261999
Starting Price Zar
785700
261999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Double Cab and Triber Express III 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: Navara Double Cab 75 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Navara Double Cab 58 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Double Cab 93 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Navara Double Cab 90 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Double Cab not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Navara Double Cab leads by 35 points
Navara Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
90/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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