The Nissan Navara ute range now includes an entry-level SL Warrior variant for the 2023 model year, and brings some minor specification and price adjustments for Pro-4X grades.
The 2023 Nissan Navara SL Warrior is the second member of Nissan’s locally-developed Navara Warrior range, slotting in beneath the Pro-4X Warrior. The first Navara SL Warrior models have started arriving in showrooms for 2023.
Like its more expensive big brother, each Navara SL Warrior is kitted out with off-road accessories in Melbourne by Nissan’s engineering partner Premcar – which also conducted a testing, tuning and localisation program before the builds.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,750 |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,250 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,000 |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,500 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $61,405 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,905 |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $60,655 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $58,155 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,765 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $68,265 |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $70,015 |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Utility, Diesel, 4x4 | $67,515 |
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The Navara’s tub may be one of the shorter ones in the segment, but it’s wider than the likes of the Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger.
It measures 1509mm long, 1560mm wide (1134mm between the arches) and 519mm deep.
Payload of all dual-cab models is at least 1000kg, except for the Pro-4X Warrior where it's 961kg with the manual and 952kg with the auto.
The single-cab Navara SL cab chassis has the range’s highest payload (1282kg), while the ST-X king cab 4×4 has the lowest (876kg).
All 2022 Navara models have a 3500kg braked towing capacity and a 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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The base SL rides on 17-inch steel wheels, with the ST upgrading to 17-inch alloys.
The Pro-4X Warrior also features 17-inch alloys, albeit in more off-road-oriented rubber, while the ST-X and Pro-4X ride on 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Pro-4X Warrior, tuned by local outfit Premcar, is well-distinguished from the rest of the Navara range. In addition to various modifications under the skin, there's an extra 40mm of ground clearance (260mm), a 30mm wider track (1600mm), as well as accessories like a front light bar and a red bash plate.
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The Navara’s interior may be showing its age, but it’s sturdily built.
There are no soft-touch plastics to be found here – not altogether unusual in the ute segment – but everything feels like it’ll stand the test of time, with no rattles and a properly bolted-in centre tunnel. There’s also squishy padding on the door armrests and centre console lid.
It might look lost in the slabby dashboard surrounded by myriad buttons, but the Navara’s 8.0-inch touchscreen is a competitive size for this segment and comes with (wired) smartphone mirroring.
It has a good sat-nav system that can be controlled from the screen or via the quite effective native voice control system. The surround-view camera, like the reversing camera, doesn’t have the crispest resolution but it’s still a worthy feature in such a large vehicle that makes tight parking easier.
The large digitised trip computer is slick. It’s simple to cycle through trip data, active safety functions, detailed direction signals when you’re using the navigation, and audio functions via the steering wheel buttons.
Connectivity-wise you have Bluetooth or the choice of three regular USB points and a single USB-C. There are also 12V outlets in the fascia and in the centre console.
The most recent update brought a vastly better steering wheel design, though the wheel still isn’t telescopically adjustable. Strangely, Nissan deleted the dash-mounted cupholders and the dash-top storage cubby with the latest update.
The Navara could also do with more storage. Making do with just the one glovebox and a shallow open area below the ventilation controls that’s weirdly smaller than most modern iPhones is a little annoying. However, you can definitely get away with putting your things in the door bins and the console.
The front seats are rather flat, firm and unsupportive, regardless of the variant. Unusually, the PRO-4X Warrior lacks power adjustment for the driver’s seat despite this being available on the PRO-4X.
The dual cab’s rear seats are roomy and comfortable enough for two average adults (even with the front occupied) with decent head- and legroom, but expect to feel a little squished if you measure north of 190cm.
Amenities back there include solid grab handles on the B-pillar, a folding armrest with cupholders, rear air vents (not all competitors have these), and a single USB point. Rear occupants also have side head-protecting airbags and a combination of ISOFIX anchors and a single top-tether loop.
You can also flip the rear seats up to reveal two small storage cubbies below that are ideal for hiding valuables.
Unusually for this segment, there’s a sliding rear window.
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The Navara has a five-star rating based on ANCAP testing conducted in 2015.
That rating was based on a frontal offset score of 14.01 out of 16, a side impact score of 16 out of 16, and pedestrian and whiplash protection scores of Marginal and Good, respectively.
All Navara models come standard with the following active safety features:
Moving to the ST adds the following active safety features:
The 2023 Nissan Navara uses between 7.2L/100km and 8.1L/100km according ADR combined drive cycle testing.
The most efficient figure is for the entry-level Navara SL single cab chassis 4×2 with a manual transmission, and the least efficient is for the Navara Pro-4X with an automatic transmission.
Nissan doesn’t note any changes in claimed fuel economy for the Warrior models although they are heavier and have all-terrain tyres.
All models have an 80L fuel tank.
| Nissan Navara | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.6 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.8 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.3L, 7-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Navara?
The Nissan Navara is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Nissan offers five years of capped-price servicing. The first five services cost $503, $541, $710, $562, and $544 in automatic models, and $510, $548, $716, $570 and $552 in manual models.
Our expert take on Nissan Navara drivability.
The 2023 Nissan Navara range is powered by a pair of 2.3-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines.
The base, single-turbo in the SL manual produces 120kW of power and 403Nm of torque, while the twin-turbo version in all other variants produces 140kW and 450Nm.
The manual transmission is a six-speed unit, while the automatic is a seven-speed automatic.
Four-wheel drive variants have part-time four-wheel drive with low-range and an electronically-locking rear differential.
What colours are available for the Nissan Navara
The 2023 Nissan Navara range is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
Every colour apart from Black Star and Solid White costs an additional $650.
The 2023 Nissan Navara is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty like the wider Nissan range.
Maintenance is required every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
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Though it rides well and has a quiet cabin, the Navara is arguably a mid-pack offering in the ute segment.
Its performance isn't top of the class, it isn't the cheapest, and its interior is showing its age, but fundamentally it still does enough right to deserve being on your shortlist.
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The cheapest Nissan Navara is the SL that starts from $32,300.
The most expensive Nissan Navara is the Pro-4x Warrior that starts from $70,765.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Navara is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: SL, ST, St-X, Sl Warrior, Pro-4x and Pro-4x Warrior.
The largest Nissan Navara is the Pro-4x Warrior which measures 1920mm wide, 5350mm in length and sits 1895mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Navara is the Pro-4x Warrior which has 140kW of power from its 2.3L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Nissan Navara is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Navara is the Pro-4x Warrior which weighs 3250 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Navara uses Diesel.
