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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Nissan Navara Double Cab vs BAIC X55 Plus: the short answer
Navara Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X55 Plus.
X55 Plus starts ZAR 63,100 cheaperNavara Double Cab from ZAR 493,000 · X55 Plus from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Maximum Power
Navara Double Cab140 kW @ 3600 rpm
X55 Plus138 kW
Maximum Torque
Navara Double Cab450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
X55 Plus305 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Double Cab2488 cc
X55 Plus1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Double Cab13.9 km/l
X55 Plus12.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Double Cab221 mm
X55 PlusNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
X55 Plus
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Double 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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
X55 Plus
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Model Introduced Year
1997
2024
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Current upgraded X55 Plus generation for South Africa, mechanically based around BAIC's Magic Core 1.5T engine, DCT380 seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive.
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
The original X55 arrived locally in 2022. BAIC launched the upgraded X55 Plus in August 2024 with revised exterior details, a full-black interior, updated wheel and exhaust treatment, and additional connectivity features.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab
Five-door compact SUV
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
2024
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
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Vehicle Type
Double Cab
SUV
Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Length
5260 mm
4620 mm
Width
1850 mm
1886 mm
Height
1815 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
53 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
350 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
1480 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
1970 kg
Payload Capacity
1003 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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160 mm
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
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 independent suspension
Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder
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Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Chassis Material
Ladder
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson independent suspension
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
Multi-link independent suspension
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
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
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
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
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Standard
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
Air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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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
Air conditioning
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
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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
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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
X55 Plus
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
A156T2H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
305 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart
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 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
X55 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
7DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-clutch
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
53 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
80
53
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
BAIC DA head unit with radio, Bluetooth and smartphone connection
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Navigation System
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
10.25-inch LCD instrument screen
USB Ports
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Front USB, rear USB and Type-C charging
FM Radio
Standard
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
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Infotainment Display
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
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Audio System
NissanConnect
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Display Audio
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
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Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
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Connected Services
NissanConnect
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Radio
Standard
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Touchscreen
8-inch
10.1-inch central touchscreen
Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Chrome roof rails
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch alloy wheels
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Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Electric Yellow, Metallic Grey, Scarlet Red, Krypton Grey, Polar White, Turquoise 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
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Approach Angle
32.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
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Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
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Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
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
X55 Plus
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
18-inch alloy wheels
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
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
5 Years / 60 000 km
Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Navara Double Cab
X55 Plus
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current ex-showroom price
Starting Price
785700
429900
Starting Price Zar
785700
429900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Double Cab and X55 Plus 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 X55 Plus 62.
Efficiency index: Navara Double Cab 58 vs X55 Plus 53.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Double Cab 93 vs X55 Plus 88.
Practicality index: Navara Double Cab 90 vs X55 Plus 55.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Double Cab not separately scored vs X55 Plus 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 15 points
Navara Double Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X55 Plus.
Moderate 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
X55 Plus
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 65 pts for X55 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Double Cab leads. However, X55 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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