Nissan has positioned the Navara as a truck that “raises the bar for style and performance” in the sector.

And with this current generation, it feels like 80 years of experience has been poured in to make it the toughest, smartest and nicest to drive Navara yet.

It’s also one of the few pickup trucks to come with 5-year warranty for even more peace of mind! So, shall we see how it stands up to the Vanarama Road Test?

This latest generation of the Navara looks good, doesn’t it? They’ve always been understated, but it looks so modest, like the drive and interior is where it does its boasting… know what I mean?

Under the hood is an excellent Euro 6D-temp 2.3 dCi 190PS engine mated to a 7-speed auto box (if you like, you can get it with Nissan’s brand-new 6-speed manual box).

LIGHTS
• LED Headlights with black inlay
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Automatic headlights
• Fog Lights with Chrome Surrounds
EXTERIOR
• Silver Side Steps
• Silver Roof Rails

DOOR MIRRORS
• Chrome, Electric Folding Door Mirrors with Indicator, Heated

Right! Let’s hop into the front to check out the cabin.

Check out the tailgate, don’t miss that badge with the 5-year warranty!

Length: 1.6m at its longest
Width: 1.5m
Width (between arches): 1.1m
Height: 0.5m

Payload: 1,115kg

Towing capacity: 3,500kg

SO MUCH LEATHER
• Leather Seats
• Leather Gear Lever and Handbrake
• Leather, leather everywhere

WHAT’S OBVIOUS
• 8-way Electronically Adjustable Driver’s Seat
• Heated Front Seats
• 4-way Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat
• Front Armrest
• Front Electric Windows

INFOTAINMENT
• Digital Radio (DAB)
• Bluetooth® Telephone Integration
• Bluetooth Audio Streaming
• AUX Socket, USB Socket, 3x 12V Power Sockets
• 8” Touchscreen with Nissan Connect 2.0 Entertainment System & Satellite Navigation
• Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
• Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
• Trip Computer
• Intelligent Around View Monitor - 4 Cameras with 360 Degree Bird’s-eye View

IN THE BACK
• Folding Rear Seats (King Cab)
• Toolkit behind the seat
• Euro 6D-temp 2.3 dCi 190PS engine mated to a 7-speed auto box
• What’s the MPG today?
• Basic handling, cornering, automatic gearbox reactivity?
Ford Ranger – the latest version of this tough pickup is incredibly popular but as you’ll see, it too has a lot of competition to deal with – but, it’s winning, and if you’re watching this review chances are you’ve already watched one about the Ford Ranger!

Fiat Fullback – a great-value pickup truck platform shares with the Mitsubishi L200 so it comes from good stock. Well worth a look.

Isuzu D-Max – there’s something understated about the D-Max, and that’s fine, it does the job of a pickup without making a fuss! Farmers love it, and that is high praise indeed!

Mercedes-Benz X Class – sharing some bits of the Nissan Navara meant Mercedes-Benz built a luxury pickup on the bedrock of a top-performing platform. But this truck is not hanging about much longer at all!

Toyota Hilux – we’re several generations in now, and the Hilux continues to perform incredibly well. It’s got the usual high Toyota build standard and the tech bundled in there is very user-friendly.

Mitsubishi L200 – The sixth version of this powerful truck has just hit the market and I love its new looks and refined engine. The Barbarian trim level is better than ever with a powerful engine under the hood and leather luxury behind the doors!

And finally, the VW Amarok – the VW brand is incredibly strong and is clearly on show in the Amarok pickup truck. It’s big and comfy at speed, so much so you’d easily mistake it for an SUV’s drive quality!

And there you go, there’s loads of competition being faced by the new Nissan Navara, but thousands of users across the globe tell you this IS a great pickup truck! Put it on your list for when you head to vanarama.com to look for some deals.

So, how do we finish this one?

Well, the Navara has been around in various guises since 1997, and the quality of the Navara just seems to improve with every new version.

This latest version isn’t a revolution for the Navara; it’s a testament to Nissan knowing what works in a pickup truck and how to execute that vision near flawlessly.

If you’re looking at the Navara with the intention to lease, this version at the Tekna trim level is where your search should end – they’ve damn-near hit this truck pitch-perfect if you ask me.

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