Nissan has finally lifted the curtain on one of several new Navara pickup trucks it’s preparing for different markets around the world. Revealed in Australia, the latest generation adopts a tougher, more dynamic design while sharing much of its underlying engineering with the Mitsubishi Triton.
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The company is banking on distinct styling cues and locally tuned suspension – with the help of Australian engineering firm Premcar – to give the Navara its own identity, setting it apart from its close relative while carving a stronger position in the fiercely contested midsize pickup market.
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The highlight of the exterior is the completely redesigned face. The boxy grille is flanked Patrol-style split LED headlights and a rugged bumper inspired by bull bars. The greenhouse and the sheet metal on the profile are largely carried over from the Mitsubishi Triton, but the taillights have gained Nissan-specific C-shaped LED graphics.
Nissan showed various trims of the new Navara, ranging from the base workhorses to the pictured Pro-4X which is distinguished by the Lava Red accents, the wide fender extensions, the sports bar, and the black alloy wheels. There will also be a full range of accessories including a steel bull bar, a canopy, a snorkel, tonneau covers etc.
A concept for the upcoming Navara Pro-4X Warrior by Premcar made a surprise appearance, previewing the model that will sit at the top of the range. This one dials things up with an off-road bumper featuring integrated LEDs, a Lava Red bash plate, grippy 32.2-inch tires wrapped around 17-inch beadlock wheels, and a dedicated Warrior suspension increasing ride height by 14 mm (0.6 inches).
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The interior appears to be carried over from the Mitsubishi twin with different trim options. Goodies include a new 9-inch infotainment, modern ADAS, and more space for the rear passengers compared to the previous Navara. The Pro-4X trim appears to have leather upholstery with red inserts and matching stitching.
Shared Underpinnings
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The pickup rides on the ladder-frame chassis of the Mitsubishi Triton, and is the first Navara to feature an electric power steering bringing it on par with the competition. Furthermore, it features bespoke suspension tuning developed in Australia by Premcar.
Under the hood lies a familiar 2.4-liter biturbo diesel engine generating up to 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 470 Nm (346.7 lb-ft) of torque. The mill has more power and torque compared to its predecessor, while improving efficiency with an average fuel consumption of 7.7 lt/100km (30.5 MPG).
High-end versions will offer selectable drive modes and a Super 4WD system. The latter sounds a lot like the Mitsubishi Super Select 4WD-II system featuring a limited-slip differential in addition to the lockable center differential. Finally, the towing capacity of 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) and the maximum payload of 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs) are on par with the midsize pickup segment.
Region-Specific Approach
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Collaborations between manufacturers are nothing new in this segment. Mechanical partnerships have turned the segment into a bit of a shared workshop, with the Ford Ranger and VW Amarok pairing up, and the Mazda BT-50 sharing its DNA with the Isuzu D-Max. Now, Nissan and Mitsubishi enter the mix, focusing on cutting development costs while broadening their global reach.
What is interesting is that the new pickup truck primarily bound for Australia and New Zealand is entirely distinct from the Navara sold in South America, the Frontier available in North America, and China’s Frontier Pro. Despite aiming for the same audience, each version has been developed independently, a reminder that regional needs still dictate how a pickup takes shape.
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