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Nissan Navara Double Cab

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials Current version Original current-generation version Body style Double Cab
Navara Double Cab is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.
ZAR 785,700
On-road in
ZAR 800,228
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 785,700
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,678
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 785,700
Finance estimate from ZAR 8,687/month Based on 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:2488cc (2.5L) Torque:450Nm (332 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:221mm (8.7″) Power:140kW (188 bhp) Boot1161L (41.0 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)
City 11.3 km/l (27 mpg)
Highway 16.3 km/l (38 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Nissan Navara Double Cab in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,687
Total Interest
ZAR 126,225
Total Payable
ZAR 521,225
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Nissan Navara Double Cab

Navara Double Cab is a South African Pickup with a pickup body and diesel power.

The Navara Double Cab is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm, a Manual transmission and a 2WD drivetrain. A proper look at the Navara Double Cab begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a South African price reference of R493,000 sits beside engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel, while a power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm sets a practical boundary. For this South African pickup, the owner should weigh the 1997 model year against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the Navara Double Cab price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A 2WD drivetrain describes the opportunity; a listed payload of 1148 and towing capacity of 3500 describe the conditions around it. The Navara Double Cab has a clearer South African buying case when its pickup shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are Diesel power and a South African price reference of R493,000; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. Here, engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel sits beside a power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm, while a Manual transmission sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a Manual transmission, a 2WD drivetrain and a listed payload of 1148. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Diesel power, a South African price reference of R493,000 and engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel for Navara Double Cab. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for work, delivery or fleet duty, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Navara Double Cab. A power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm describes the opportunity; a Manual transmission and a 2WD drivetrain describe the conditions around it for Navara Double Cab. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for Navara Double Cab

Nissan Navara Double Cab — Quick Facts

Nissan Navara Double Cab Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT Base Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 493,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 595,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 618,200
2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 660,200
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 703,800
2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 695,200
2.5D XE Double Cab 4x4 MT Mid Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l Manual ZAR 567,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x4 MT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 678,000
2.5D LE Double Cab 4x4 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 744,200
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 785,700
2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 779,200
2.5D Pro-2X Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 782,200
2.5D Pro-4X Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 844,000
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x2 MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 550,500last listed
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x2 AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 584,900last listed
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x4 MT Discontinued Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Manual ZAR 615,600last listed
2.5D Pro-4X Warrior Double Cab 4x4 AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 924,000last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT Base Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 493,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 595,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 618,200
2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 660,200
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 703,800
2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 695,200
2.5D XE Double Cab 4x4 MT Mid Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l Manual ZAR 567,000
2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x4 MT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 678,000
2.5D LE Double Cab 4x4 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 744,200
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 785,700
2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 779,200
2.5D Pro-2X Double Cab 4x2 AT Top Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 782,200
2.5D Pro-4X Double Cab 4x4 AT Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 844,000
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x2 MT Discontinued Mid Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Manual ZAR 550,500last listed
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x2 AT Discontinued Mid Diesel Efficiency12.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 584,900last listed
2.5D SE Double Cab 4x4 MT Discontinued Top Diesel Efficiency13.2 km/l Manual ZAR 615,600last listed
2.5D Pro-4X Warrior Double Cab 4x4 AT Discontinued Flagship Diesel Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 924,000last listed
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Nissan Navara Double Cab Specifications

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Vehicle Type
Double Cab
Tare Mass Kg
2023 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Production Status
Active
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
Model Introduced Year
1997
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Body Style
Double Cab
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Length
5260 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
221 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1161 l
Kerb Weight
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3115 kg
Payload Capacity
1003 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.7 m
Engine
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
140 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
450 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
69.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Low Range
Standard
Axle Layout
4WD
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
LSD Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Standard
4WD Selector
Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Published
Real-world Mileage
Not Available
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
AEB
Standard
BA
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Parking Sensor
Reverse camera and sensors
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Reverse camera
Park Assist
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Reverse camera
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Reverse camera and sensors
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Reverse camera and sensors
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Cruise Control
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Reverse camera and sensors
Auto Highbeam
High Beam Assist
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Intelligent Driver Alertness
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
Interior Colour Options
6
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Rear AC Vents
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Published
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar
Interior Colours
6
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Seat Material
Black Leather
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Improved cabin materials, touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, supportive seating
Heated Seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Speed Limiter
Cruise Control
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Remote Start
Not Available
Source Model Column
navara-double-cab
Sunroof
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Sonar
Standard
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Side Step
Standard/available
Climate Zones
2
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
493 mm
Heads Up Display
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Power mirrors
Rev Matching
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not Available
Side Steps
Standard
Skid Plates
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
1509 mm
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Climate Control
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Automatic dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
Load Bed Length
1509 mm
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Automatic Headlamps
Automatic headlights with Follow Me Home
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Trim Level
flagship
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Push Button Start
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Power auto fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
12V cabin outlets and load-box outlet
Display Audio
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Connected Services
NissanConnect
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen
Infotainment Display
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Audio System
NissanConnect
FM Radio
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A x3 and USB-C x1
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
Multi Information Display
Not Published
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Radio
Standard
Infotainment System
NissanConnect with 8-inch touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display inches
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Folding
Auto fold
Body Type
Pickup
Headlights
LED
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch alloy wheels
Roof Rails
Chrome roof rails
Fog Lamps
Standard
Fog Lights
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Standard
Wing Mirror Type
Chrome door mirrors
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab colour selector
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
Headlamps
LED
Exterior Colour Options
6
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
221 mm
Approach Angle
32.6 deg
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
23.2 deg
Approach Angle Deg
32.6 deg
Breakover Angle
23.2 deg
Breakover Angle Deg
23.2 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
221 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Wheel Size Type
255/60 R18
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not Available
Wheel Type
Alloy
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare wheel
Rear Suspension Type
5 link with coil spring
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Chassis Material
Ladder
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Front Track Width
1570 mm
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Chassis Type
Ladder
Rear Suspension
5 link with coil spring
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
5 link with coil spring
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
Service Intervals
15000
First Service At
15000
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
Service Interval
15000
Service Plan
6 years / 90,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Starting Price Zar
785700
Ownership Role
Flagship
Starting Price
785700
Price Zar
785700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price

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Variant
2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x4 AT
Country Slug
south-africa
Model
Navara Double Cab
Country
South Africa
Configuration Note
Diesel / Automatic
Source URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/navara/specs.html
Market
South Africa
Make
Nissan
OEM URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/navara/specs.html
Brand Slug
nissan
Brand
Nissan
Source Name
Nissan South Africa Navara Double Cab official specifications page
Source Page URL
https://www.nissan.co.za/vehicles/new/navara/specs.html
Average Fuel Consumption
7.2
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Available
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Available
Combined Consumption
Not Available
Fuel Efficiency
13.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.2 l/100km
Price Source
Nissan South Africa live Navara Double Cab price data, updated April 2026
Driving fit

Where the Nissan Navara Double Cab Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The Nissan Navara Double Cab is a current South African Pickup positioned for work, fleet and practical ownership. The best buyer for Navara Double Cab can describe a recurring reason for choosing its pickup layout. Then compare a power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm and a Manual transmission with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
In South African use, the Navara Double Cab has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for Navara Double Cab should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a listed payload of 1148 is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Navara Double Cab needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A listed ground clearance of 221 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Navara Double Cab. Run Navara Double Cab at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between engine of 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel, a power output of 120 kW @ 3600 rpm and a Manual transmission is more informative than maximum speed for Navara Double Cab. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Navara Double Cab
Off-Road
Towing capacity of 3500 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Navara Double Cab. For Navara Double Cab, the sensible check is the exact 2wd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Navara Double Cab. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Navara Double Cab

Nissan Navara Double Cab — Should You Buy It?

Navara Double Cab deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 8-inch display audio or 12.3-inch NissanConnect display, 8-inch, and NissanConnect 8-inch touch-screen display; airbag coverage around Driver and front passenger airbags and Side, curtain and driver knee airbag; warranty cover listed as 6 years / 150,000 km, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. A fair review of Navara Double Cab should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a 2WD drivetrain, a listed payload of 1148 and towing capacity of 3500 can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Pickup
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓South African price: R493,000
  • ✓Engine: 2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 120 kW @ 3600 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: 2WD
  • ✓Payload: 1148
  • ✓Towing Capacity: 3500
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Navara Double Cab can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Navara Double Cab depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Navara Double Cab quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Navara Double Cab budget.
  • ✕A short Navara Double Cab test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Navara Double Cab capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Navara Double Cab grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Navara Double Cab figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Navara Double Cab stock and support terms.

Nissan Navara Double Cab FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Nissan Navara Double Cab run from R493,000 to R844,000, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x4 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x4 MT, 2.5D LE...

Ground clearance differs across the Nissan Navara Double Cab range: 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x4 MT: 213 mm; 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D SE...

The Nissan Navara Double Cab engine specification depends on derivative: 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x4 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x4 MT: 2488 cc, 120 kW (161 bhp); 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Plus Double...

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Nissan Navara Double Cab range: 2.5D XE Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 MT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D LE Plus Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D Stealth Double Cab 4x2 AT, 2.5D SE Plus Double Cab 4x4 MT...

The Nissan Navara Double Cab is a current South African Pickup positioned for work, fleet and practical ownership. The best buyer for Navara Double Cab can describe a recurring reason for choosing its pickup layout.

In South African use, the Navara Double Cab has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. The urban test for Navara Double Cab should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start...

For highway buyers, the Navara Double Cab needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A listed ground clearance of 221 helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort.

Buyers researching the Nissan Navara Double Cab often compare it with rivals such as Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab , Mahindra S4 Game Viewer , LDV T60 Double Cab , Mahindra S6 Mining , Isuzu D-Max Single Cab . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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Discontinued & Earlier Nissan Models

Historical model pages remain available without competing with vehicles currently on sale.

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Nissan Navara earlier range model reference in South Africa Navara Earlier range Pickup Nissan NP200 discontinued model reference in South Africa NP200 Discontinued Pickup Nissan NP300 Hardbody discontinued model reference in South Africa NP300 Hardbody Discontinued Pickup Nissan Patrol discontinued model reference in South Africa Patrol Discontinued SUV Nissan Qashqai discontinued model reference in South Africa Qashqai Discontinued SUV

Data verified against: Nissan Official South Africa Website

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