If you need to tweak the position further then you can make micro adjustments in eight different directions on Tekna models and above. The front armrest, which doubles as the top of the central console storage, will be welcomed by some, too. The dashboard layout is simple in design, which means it will be familiar to many. Even if you are jumping in for a quick trip it is easy to find the basic controls.
That said, what they lack in luxury they make up for in perceived durability as the Nissan feels particularly well screwed together and built to last through a tough working life. There are no concerning squeaks from the dashboard or those cheap feeling plastics, nor are there any gaps between panels. The higher up the range you go, the more interior flourishes you get. This starts with the chrome door handles and rear electric windows that join the standard kit list on Acenta, while N-Connecta gets a leather steering wheel, more air outlets in the rear of the cabin and dual zone air conditioning.
N-Guard then gets gloss black door handles, leather and cloth seats and bespoke mats with blue stitching and lighting in the foot wells. The higher trim models get an eight-inch touchscreen that is fitted with satellite navigation as standard. From the model year update, the system also comes equipped with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. The system updates also made the screen faster and clearer than those that had come before. It also offers connectivity, via the NissanConnect Services app.
The built-in 4G device allows data to be shared without a phone connection. This means the maps in the navigation can be updated remotely, while you also get live traffic information, Google Satellite and Street View. The app also lets you locate the car, sound the horn and control the lights remotely. The latter is essentially a two-seater with space to squeeze another pair of colleagues into the second row of folding bench seats.
Whichever version you go for you get a one-tonne payload — the 2WD model has the highest carrying ability, with around kg more than the 4WD models, while there is little to choose between the different engines and gearboxes so all will offer much the same carrying capacity. The tailgate can be locked separately and, when it drops down, sits flush with the loading bay which makes it easy to slide large and heavy items into the back.
You get lashing points as standard, but not protection for the rear window — it can be added as an option though. The Double Cab offers the best balance of practicality and day-to-day liveability. All the 4WD models have a 3. The cabin has plenty of space for four adults, with lots of head and leg room for all.
The deep door pockets and a large cubby box sat between the two front seats. This also makes it easier to drive, as the suspension takes away the bumpy and wallowing ride that you often get with trucks with the more traditional rear leaf spring suspension. This is particularly the case when it comes to driving on the road, where the Navara is a big step forward over its leaf-sprung rivals.
It remains predictable around corners and the ride is settled, even with no load in the back to add weight over the rear axle. The steering provides a good amount of feedback and firmness, too, which makes it easy to keep the Nissan in its lane at higher speeds and to make mid-corner corrections, if needs be.
How the Navara handles off road will matter just as much to many buyers, and it is competent when faced with all manner of terrain, be it rutted tracks, wet and muddy fields or just snowy conditions.
Switching between the different modes is a simple matter thanks to the dial on the central console. These modes allow you to change between high and low ratios, while the Navara also comes with an easily activated hill-descent control. The open tray on top of the dashboard is fairly shallow and not cover, too, but at least the cubby beneath the front armrest is a decent size.
There are also various optional load bay liners, roll-covers, hardtops and rear bars can be added to make your Navara more practical and stylish. The Navara has more advanced rear suspension than most pickups and it shows on the road.
However, this is no hot hatch — traditional SUVs are still sharper and comfier. Rear parking sensors get thrown in too on range-topping N-Guard models, but you can also add them as an option to every trim.
Sadly, the infotainment options are all looking and feeling long-in-the-tooth. Sell your car Get offers from multiple dealers. Sell your car. Nissan Navara. Top-spec Tekna models get the Around View Monitor system — a series of cameras that give a clear view all round the car. It's worth noting that parking sensors aren't included, so it's always good to pay attention to the monitor at low speeds, just to make sure you're not in danger of colliding with anything.
Nissan's 5-link rear suspension is more advanced than the traditional leaf springs that some pick-up truck rivals use. It's great that it's now offered on every version of the Navara, but there's still some bounce to the Navara's ride. Driving like this means the Navara is perfectly pleasant, but a Ranger is even better.
Another addition for is a revised six-speed manual gearbox, which has longer ratios and a shorter shift. Go for the 7-speed automatic if you want a relaxing drive, though.
Buyers just need to ask themselves whether this justifies the price and fuel economy penalty of choosing the auto. The engine itself is smooth and refined, once it's warmed up. From cold, the Navara suffers from plenty of induction roar as you pull away, but it doesn't take long for the motor to quieten down.
On a steady motorway cruise, wind around the big door mirrors is the prominent noise as the engine only kicks out a low, background thrum. Flexibility is fine, with Nm of torque on offer in the range-topping unit and Nm in the bhp base model, but at the top end both seem a little lacking.
We'd recommend taking things at leisure in the Navara - it's not a truck that likes to be hustled, like a VW Amarok, for example. The somewhat agricultural feel many pick-up trucks have on the road is often replicated in the cabin, but Nissan has gone to great lengths to make the Navara feel like a passenger car inside. But again, all things are relative, and the Mercedes X-Class essentially strips out the Navara's cabin and puts a premium car interior in its place.
In many ways the difference between the two is similar to the difference you get between an X-Trail and a Mercedes GLC , for example - and of course that also applies to their price tags. Highlights of the Navara's cabin include the clear information display at the centre of the instrument cluster and the NissanConnect touchscreen navigation system, which is well integrated and easy to use, although the graphics aren't the crispest around. The bulges at either side of the bonnet are a styling device that the company claims also provide reference points, making the truck easier to place on the road.
However, go for a model with the degree camera system and you can place the truck perfectly when parking, although audible sensors would be a nice addition. Cheapest Cheapest vehicles Our 'cheapest' pick is the model with the lowest on the road retail price. Most Economical Most economical vehicles Our 'most economical' pick is the model with the best fuel economy on the WLTP combined cycle. Fastest Fastest vehicles Our 'fastest' pick is the model with the fastest time for the mph or mph sprint.
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More on Navara. The forward collision warning and the radar-guided cruise control can save you from a lot of bad situations. The Manual Geared Navara tells you everything you need to know about the safety technologies implemented in this vehicle and the controls is highly intuitive. This dual cab ute also has a high beam assist and auto rain-sensing wipers that make sure you don't have any trouble driving when it's raining or if there's a storm.
Regardless of that, another top feature of this truck is its dual-zone climate control that lets you know how the weather is at all time. That's because everything in the ST X works together to bring the driver the best driving experience they can have at the same time as it makes them feel safe.
The leaf springs at the rear offer an automatic suspension that allows you to have a smooth ride in the Nissan Navara ST X. The coil-sprung rear end also helps the vehicle carry everything you need it to carry with no trouble. The seven-speed automatic transmission makes the Nissan Navara ST X easy to drive even when you are driving off-road or with a heavy load.
This 4X4 system has a high and low range along with an electronically locking rear. The wheel arches are not that deep, so the ST X has the standard tube dimensions between them. Having a vehicle with decent fuel efficiency helps you save a lot of money in the long run. That doesn't mean that's a setback from buying them, but they are just not as good as the Nissan Navara ST X.
The good thing about new vehicles is that they have included the latest technological gadgets and improvements, and the Nissan Navara ST X is not an exception to that. This top-notch vehicle has a digital radio for you to listen to whatever you want while driving. The Android Auto allows you to pair your smartphone with the truck with the vehicle to listen to what you have on your phone. Everything has advantages and disadvantages. Yet, the disadvantages listed below don't represent a setback that could keep you from getting the ST X.
They are nuisances that can bother you depending on your taste and the type of driver you are. Here are some of them:. It's crucial to feel comfortable while driving. That's the reason you can always adjust your seating position to your body characteristics.
The Nissan Navara ST X is not uncomfortable, but an ergonomic improvement to its interior wouldn't be something that the designers could improve on in future models. Regardless of that, the Nissan Navara ST X is still comfortable when you are off-road, so don't worry about that. Another problem with the Nissan Navara ST X is that changing from one speed to another at a low range can be difficult for some drivers.
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