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Nissan Navara
Archived range page
Nissan NP300 Hardbody
Discontinued model
Earlier range listinghistorical price not confirmed
Earlier grouped rangeThis earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 AutomaticDiesel7-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 529,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW🔧 304 Nm⛽ 11.4 km/l
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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Maximum Power
Not confirmed
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not confirmed
304 Nm
Engine Size
Not confirmed
2488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not confirmed
11.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Not confirmed
215 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Airbags
Not confirmed
4
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1395 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
5 seats
Warranty
Not confirmed
3
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Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2008
Generation
Not confirmed
Long-running model with proven commercial reliability
Facelift History
Not confirmed
Updated over the years with improved safety and features
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1395 kg
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Length
Not confirmed
4875 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1760 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1655 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not confirmed
215 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
75 l
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1395 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2400 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.8 m
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1495 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1490 mm
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Leaf Spring
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
Not confirmed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Not confirmed
Leaf Spring
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
1907 mm
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
1454 mm
Climate Control
Not confirmed
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not confirmed
Front
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
Not Available
AC Type
Not confirmed
Manual AC
Engine Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not confirmed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not confirmed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Manual AC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
1907 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
1454 mm
Sound System
Not confirmed
4
Unlocking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Engine
Not confirmed
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Not confirmed
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not confirmed
2488 cc
Cylinders
Not confirmed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not confirmed
Inline
Valves
Not confirmed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not confirmed
4
Aspiration
Not confirmed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not confirmed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not confirmed
17.5:1
Bore
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not confirmed
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not confirmed
304 Nm
Combined Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not confirmed
4WD
Transmission
Not confirmed
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not confirmed
168 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not confirmed
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not confirmed
70.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not confirmed
217.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front Longitudinal
Gearbox
Not confirmed
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Part-Time 4WD
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Standard
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Rear Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Not confirmed
7-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
Not confirmed
7-Speed Automatic
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Claimed Mileage
Not confirmed
11.4 km/l
City Mileage
Not confirmed
9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not confirmed
12 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
75 l
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not confirmed
75
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Airbags
Not confirmed
4
ABS
Not confirmed
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not confirmed
Standard
TCS
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt Adjustable
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
7-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
4
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not confirmed
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not confirmed
4
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
Steel Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
DRL
Not confirmed
Not Available
Led Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
29 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Rear
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Partial
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
215 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
215 mm
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Tyre Size
Not confirmed
235/75 R15
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Steel Wheels
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not confirmed
Full Size Steel Under-bed
Wheels
Not confirmed
Steel Wheels
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Service Interval
Not confirmed
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Approx R3,500
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
Not Available
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
10,000 km or 6 Months
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Warranty Years
Not confirmed
3
Warranty Kilometers
Not confirmed
3
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
6 Years
Basic Warranty
Not confirmed
3
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Warranty
Not confirmed
3
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
228 g/km
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Noise Level
Not confirmed
74 dB
Spec
Navara
NP300 Hardbody
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
9 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
13 l/100km
Owner Review Count
Not confirmed
38
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