Australian pricing and some specification changes have been announced for the 2018 Nissan Navara range, dual cab variants now open at $33,490 plus on-road costs.
Nissan claims important changes under the metal have improved the ride, handling and steering of the 2018 Nissan Navara.
Technology and safety upgrades have been confirmed. The range-topping ST-X Dual Cab and King Cab models feature an Around View Monitor which is visible through the 7.0-inch infotainment.
A rearview camera is now standard on all models except the bargain-basement DX. The camera is housed within the infotainment screen on SL, ST and ST-X grades, and within the rearview mirror on RX variants.
SL, ST and ST-X models also come with a digital speedo in the instrument cluster and satellite navigation has been fitted as standard equipment on the King Cab ST grade.
Additional tie-down hook points (along with some re-positioning) have been added. On RX, SL and ST pickup grades, tie-down hook positions have been lowered, while on optioned up ST-X grades there are four additional tie-down hooks located lower within the tub.
Two ISOFIX child seat mounting points have been added to the outer rear seats on all dual cab grades.
Cloth trim features across the Navara range, however, buyers of ST-X dual cab models and ST-X King cab 7-speed automatic variants can be optioned with leather-accented heated seats, leather-accented door trim and an 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support for $1500.
Nissan says the most popular engine choice is the 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel which develops 140kW of power at 3750rpm and 450Nm of torque at 1500-2500rpm. Variants are mated with a choice of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic transmission, the latter of which has a manual mode.
Nissan is still to confirm the exact changes to the Navara’s ride, handling, suspension and steering, full details will be announced in late February.
2018 Nissan Navara pricing (excludes on-road costs):
Navara RX 4×4 King Cab 6MT – $37,290 (+$300)
Navara RX 4×2 Dual Cab 6MT – $33,490 (+$500)
Navara RX 4×2 Dual Cab 7AT – $35,990 (+$500)
Navara ST 4×2 Dual Cab 6MT – $40,190 (+$200)
Navara ST 4×2 Dual Cab 7AT – $42,690 (+$200)
Navara RX 4×4 Dual Cab 7AT – $42,990 (+$500)
Navara ST 4×4 Dual Cab 6MT – $47,190 (+$200)
Navara ST 4×4 Dual Cab 7AT – $49,690 (+$200)
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