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 Toyota Starlet Cross: the short answer
Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.
Starlet Cross starts ZAR 128,600 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Starlet Cross from ZAR 304,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Maximum Power
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Starlet Cross77 kW
Maximum Torque
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Starlet Cross140 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Starlet Cross1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Starlet Cross18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Single Cab208 mm
Starlet Cross185 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Navara Single 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
Starlet Cross
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 Single 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
Starlet Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Model Introduced Year
1997
2022
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
First generation Starlet Cross for SA market
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Introduced to SA in 2022 as a Starlet-based crossover
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
-
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Black, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1803 kg
1080 kg
Vehicle Type
Single Cab
SUV
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Length
5235 mm
4055 mm
Width
1790 mm
1740 mm
Height
1760 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
42 l
Kerb Weight
1803 kg
1080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3010 kg
1480 kg
Payload Capacity
1119 kg
400 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
5.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
270 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
991 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
-
881 mm
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Front Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Ladder
-
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Electric
Chassis Material
Ladder
-
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Load Bed Length
2311 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Manual AC
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
270 l
Electric Mirror Folding
Power mirrors with manual fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
-
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Not Available
Manual AC
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
5.4
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Multi Function Steering
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
All Doors
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Full-size steel
Compact
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
11.8 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Country Of Origin
South Africa
-
Diff Lock
Standard
Not Available
Difflock
Standard
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual fold
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
2311 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Standard
Manual AC
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
Standard
-
Remote Start
Not Available
-
Rim Size
16
Standard
Sound System
Not Available
4
Source Model Column
navara-single-cab
starlet-cross
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Towbar
Not Available
-
Trailer Hitch
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
-
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
-
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Remote central locking
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
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
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
100 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
77 kW
Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
140 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
6-Speed Manual
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.6 kW/tonne
71.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
223.5 Nm/tonne
129.6 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
Starlet Cross
Gearbox
Manual
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FF
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Manual
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
CVT
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
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
No
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
CVT
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
42 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
42
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
Starlet Cross
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
4
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
4
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
4
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
4
ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual 6-Way
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Electric
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
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
6
5
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
Manual 6-Way
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Manual 6-Way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
Manual
Driver Seat
6-way manual
Manual 6-Way
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.
7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, air conditioning, 5-seat layout
Interior Colours
6
5
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB port
2
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
-
Audio Speakers
Not Available
4
Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
4
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
2
Infotainment Screen
7-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
Not Available
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch
8-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
5
Wing Mirror Type
Black door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
SUV
Fog Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors with manual fold
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
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
-
Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
22.7 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
208 mm
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
208 mm
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Tyre Size
205/ R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels
Standard
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
16
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-size steel
Compact
Wheel Diameter
16
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
205/ R16
-
Wheels
16-inch steel wheels
Standard
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Wheel Material
16-inch steel wheels
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Service Interval
15000
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15000
-
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
3 Years
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
3 Years
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
3 Years
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
128 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
128
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
128
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
375900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
592600
375900
Starting Price Zar
592600
375900
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Starlet Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Single Cab and Starlet Cross 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 Starlet Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Starlet Cross 70.
Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Starlet Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab not separately scored vs Starlet Cross 43.
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
Navara Single Cab leads by 18 points
Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Starlet Cross.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +33
Efficiency
Starlet Cross +14
Safety
Navara Single Cab +20
Practicality
Navara Single Cab +17
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Starlet Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 54 pts for Starlet Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab leads. However, Starlet Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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