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Decision summary
Nissan Navara Single Cab vs BYD SEALION 7: the short answer
SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Navara Single Cab.
Navara Single Cab starts ZAR 676,400 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Maximum Power
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
SEALION 7390 kW
Maximum Torque
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
SEALION 7690 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
SEALION 7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
SEALION 7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Navara Single Cab208 mm
SEALION 7163 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 Single Cab
2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
SEALION 7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SEALION 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Model Introduced Year
1997
2025
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
First South African SEALION 7 generation
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab
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
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
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1803 kg
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Vehicle Type
Single Cab
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Length
5235 mm
4830 mm
Width
1790 mm
1925 mm
Height
1760 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
1803 kg
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3010 kg
2750 kg
Payload Capacity
1119 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
5.85 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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140 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
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500 l
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Front Headroom
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980 mm
Rear Headroom
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940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
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820 mm
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Front Track Width
1550 mm
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Rear Track Width
1550 mm
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Ladder
-
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
Double wishbone
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Multi-link
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Load Bed Length
2311 mm
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Load Bed Width
1560 mm
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Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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Electric Mirror Folding
Power mirrors with manual fold
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
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12V Accessory Socket
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
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AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Not Available
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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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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
Spare tyre (type not disclosed)
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
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
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Length Mm
2311 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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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
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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
20
Sound System
Not Available
12
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
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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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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
100 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
390 kW
Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
690 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
215 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.6 kW/tonne
166.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
223.5 Nm/tonne
294.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Gearbox
Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Crystal-motif gearshift lever
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
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 Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
375 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
400 km
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
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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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
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
SEALION 7
Seat Material
Fabric
Nappa leather
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
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Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
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Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
-
-
Interior Colour Options
6
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
8-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
6-way electric
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
Nappa leather
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12
Navigation System
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
USB port
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
FM Radio
Standard
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
15.6
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
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Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
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Audio Speakers
Not Available
12
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
15.6
Multi Information Display
-
-
Connected Services
Not Available
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch
15.6
Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
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
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Intervals
15000
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
SEALION 7
Ownership Role
Top
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
1319900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
592600
1319900
Starting Price Zar
592600
1319900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Single Cab and SEALION 7 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 Single Cab 67 vs SEALION 7 100.
Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs SEALION 7 90.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs SEALION 7 99.
Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs SEALION 7 62.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab not separately scored vs SEALION 7 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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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
SEALION 7 leads by 16 points
SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Navara Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEALION 7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEALION 7
leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts
vs 72 pts for Navara Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 7 leads. However, Navara Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.
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