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.
Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Mahindra Pik Up 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.
Pik Up Double Cab starts ZAR 19,651 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Pik Up Double Cab from ZAR 413,849
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Specification
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Maximum Power
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Pik Up Double Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Pik Up Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Pik Up Double Cab2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Pik Up Double Cab10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Single Cab208 mm
Pik Up Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forNissan Navara Single Cab
2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
1997
Not Available
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Current local listing
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab
Pickup
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1803 kg
2055 kg
Vehicle Type
Single Cab
Pickup
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Length
5235 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1760 mm
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Wheelbase
3150 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Kerb Weight
1803 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3010 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
1119 kg
1095 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Front Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Leaf 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
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Not Available
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Load Bed Length
2311 mm
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
1520 mm
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioner
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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
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AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioner
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Not Available
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
9.3
Heads Up Display
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Multi Function Steering
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
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Skid Plates
Not Available
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Spare Wheel
Full-size steel
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Steering mounted audio and cruise control
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Automatic air conditioner
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Country Of Origin
South Africa
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Diff Lock
Standard
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Difflock
Standard
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Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual fold
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
2311 mm
1489 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
1520 mm
Manual Aircon
Standard
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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 Side Mirror
Standard
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Remote Start
Not Available
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Rim Size
16
16-inch styled alloy wheels
Sound System
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
navara-single-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
Not Available
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Towbar
Not Available
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Trailer Hitch
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Off-road or adventure 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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Automatic Headlamps
-
Light sensing headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Follow-me-home headlamps
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
2179 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
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
66.6 kW/tonne
50.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
223.5 Nm/tonne
155.7 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 Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
4x2
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
Manual
Automatic
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
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
12.5 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
13.2 km/l
10.8 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 Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Dual airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Digital immobiliser
Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Standard
Keyless central locking
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Digital immobiliser
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
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Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
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ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
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Side Impact Beams
-
Side impact protection bars
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain sensing windscreen wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
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Parking Sensor
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
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Reversing Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
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Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
Height-adjustable driver seat
Driver Seat
6-way manual
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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.
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Interior Colours
6
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Seat Trim
Fabric
Leather
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
9-inch touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth, USB and AUX
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB port
USB and AUX
FM Radio
Standard
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Steering mounted audio and cruise control
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
9-inch touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Steering mounted audio and cruise control
Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
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Audio Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
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Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
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Infotainment Screen
7-inch
9-inch touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
Not Available
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch
9-inch touchscreen
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
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Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Wing Mirror Type
Black door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
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Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors with manual fold
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlight Type
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Approach Angle
32.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
22.7 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.0 deg
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Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
22.7 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
208 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
208 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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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 Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Tyre Size
205/ R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
16-inch styled alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-size steel
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
16
16-inch styled alloy wheels
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
205/ R16
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Wheels
16-inch steel wheels
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Tyre Type
-
Mud terrain tyres
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Service Interval
15000
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Maintenance Plan
Optional
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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
Optional
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Pik Up Double Cab
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
519599 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
592600
413849
Starting Price Zar
592600
413849
In depth: how these cars differ
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