We get to test a variety of different models laden and unladen, on- and off-road at launch, which provides a broad cross section of the kind of work these trucks get tasked with. You can read our pricing and specification guide here, but there is still one issue that needs to be tackled in regard to specification.
A reverse-view camera is only standard on the top two variants â€" ST and ST-X â€" and in fact, isn’t even available as a retrofit dealer option on any other variants. While it’s fair to argue that the top two models might be the ones to double as pseudo family trucksters, there’s still an argument to be mounted for the assistance of a reverse camera on the work site â€" one that Toyota and Mitsubishi have clearly heard, because the HiLux and Triton have broader camera coverage on their respective ranges.
All Navaras do get a five-star ANCAP rating, though, courtesy of a full range of safety inclusions such as seven airbags (dual front, front side, driver’s knee and curtains even on the single-cab).
One factor that immediately jumps out at you when you get into the cabin of the base model is how un-truck like it is. It’s more SUV-like than ever before, and even the plastic trim and finishes feel a lot less harsh than work trucks used to feel. The cabin is a comfortable and insulated place to be across the Navara range, which will make a big difference to tradies and workers who spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Gone are the days of sticky vinyl seats, rubber floor coverings and no creature comforts. Well, at Nissan, at least…
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