Nissan · Navara · 2024
Nissan Navara 2.5 dCi Pro-4X AT: The Comfortable Bakkie
Nissan's independent rear suspension bakkie tested as a lifestyle vehicle and mild off-roader
8.1
140
450
7.90
R629 900
What we liked
- Most comfortable bakkie on tar roads
- 140kW/450Nm diesel delivers strong performance
- Premium Pro-4X off-road equipment
What we didn't
- IRS disadvantage in extreme off-road versus solid axle rivals
- Brand is less dominant than Toyota or Ford in SA
The Nissan Navara remains the only mid-size bakkie with independent rear suspension — a fact that has definitive implications for on-road ride quality. On tar, the Navara is the most comfortable bakkie available in South Africa; the ride quality approaches that of a passenger SUV. In serious off-road conditions, the IRS''s reduced articulation becomes a disadvantage versus the Hilux and D-Max''s solid rear axles.
The verdict
The Navara Pro-4X is the bakkie for buyers who want bakkie capability in their daily routine but primarily drive on tar. If you occasionally go off-road but never venture beyond gravel roads, the Navara's comfort advantage over the Hilux is significant.
Ratings Breakdown
Exterior Design0.7
Interior Quality0.8
Technology0.8
Comfort & Ride0.9
Performance0.8
Safety0.8
Practicality0.8
Value for Money0.8
8.1
R629 900
2.5L
140kW (188hp)
450Nm
automatic
4WD
diesel
7.90L/100km
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