Hardworking ute that has some true blue Aussie genes

Nissan’s updated Navara in Australia is positioned as a close cousin of the Mitsubishi Triton, with the article arguing the two share major underlying hardware while Nissan differentiates it through local engineering and equipment. The piece says the Navara uses the Navara’s global platform and the same 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel producing 150 kW and 470 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and relies on a shared cabin structure. It notes Nissan has made a dual-cab 4x4 configuration mandatory across the range, and that Nissan turned to Premcar, an engineering firm based in Melbourne, for locally tuned suspension intended to handle Australia’s corrugated roads. In the market, the Nissan Navara ST starts around $61,500 drive-away, rising $2,500 for added features including carpet, leather-wrapped steering and privacy glass. The article also cites a 10-year/300,000 km safety warranty, supported by a $499 flat annual service for the first five years, contingent on dealer servicing.