Nissan Navara, does it deserve the hate? | ReDriven Nissan Navara D23 (2014-2021) used car review

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While the arrival of the third-generation Navara brought many changes, it was the choice to use ‘sprung’ rear suspension rather than traditional leaf springs that turned the most heads.

Where the updated Navara didn’t measure up was in active safety, lacking anything like the sort of active safety assistance offered in Ford Ranger.
Do we recommend one? Check out the full video review now.

00:00​​ - Intro
01:28 - What is it?
03:51 - Does it look good?
04:31​​ - How's the interior?
06:21 - How's the tech?
07:24 - Is it practical?
10:21 - What goes wrong?
13:55 - Is it safe?
14:35​​ - What's it like to drive?
17:28 - How much does it cost?
18:04 - Running costs?
18:47 - Should you buy it?

#nissan
#navara
#4x4

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"All of the dual cab utes are pretty good, and just a little bit crap" is probably one of the best bits of automotive journalism I've ever heard. Especially in regards to the dual cab ute segment.

talhaaltun
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As a drug dealer im sold after seeing all the places i can store my phones

BlackJack-pfkd
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Bought a new navara 3 years ago, now it has over 240.000km on the clock with Zero issues, nothing broke, runs perfect. For anyone who wants reliability and low running costs the navara is perfect

gthausde
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I have a 2018 Navara 6 speed manual. I use it for towing a 3 tonne caravan and have used it for towing some fairly decent weights in a trailer (nearly 2 tonne in total). I have taken the caravan from Sydney to Queensland and down to Victoria. It does struggle going up decent hills but for highway driving it was pretty decent! I am getting 17L per 100km on average towing the caravan. It had the turbo pipe oil leak that was mentioned in the video and has a 4wd error pop up in low gear which I need to get sorted. However, I purchased a brand new Isuzu MUX in 2017 which had the turbo blow in the first 6 months, a faulty dpf sensor in the first year and have just had to replace the master and slave cylinder as they were leaking. I think the most accurate statement I have ever heard about utes and 4x4s in general is from this video! "they are all pretty good, and just a little bit crap". At the end of the day, pick the car that you like the most and just enjoy it.

Cheers for posting such an awesome video.

scarchie
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I've had mine since 2017, and and use for my business in engineering, I can honestly say its the best vehicle I've ever had, ive done 127000 miles in it and the only thing failed was the battery at 99000 miles and that was replaced under warranty, it still drives as good as the day I bought it.

richardmillsom
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I have a 2016 D23 Navara ST dual cab ute. The vehicle has done 98, 000Km and has been totally reliable and very economical. It is comfortable and is used for shuttling between Adelaide and Whyalla. Until fitting slightly larger Cooper tyres, RAW4x4 aftermarket lift kit (probably 20Kg extra), an ARB canopy (80KG), low profile bull bar (65Kg), tow bar (30Kg) and dual battery system (35 KG) it got very close to the fuel consumption the maker claimed when driven at the maximum allowed by the speed limits. Now it does 9.5 to 10.5 litres/100Km, the extra weight has taken its toll in fuel consumption and the wind resistance of the bull bar set up has reduced maximum speed and reduced acceleration, though mid range it is still very good. If you have a standard ST ute with the soft springs fitting air bags in the rear is very effective and a cheap way to really improve the handling. I've driven in sand dunes and on beaches, it's great, just have the right tyre pressure. Blue Rag Range track in the Vic. High Country was an easy drive for the car as was Crooked River and several others. The Flinders Ranges was easy even before the car was lifted (30mm suspension and 20mm tyres). On the 2016 model the screen for the reversing camera is too small, catches the sun and is very poor compared to, say, the Hyundai equivalent and you cannot see a thing if you are wearing Polaroid sunglasses. The biggest problem even when the ute was standard before fitting the bull bar was that the Nissan dealership I was using changed the oil but not the filter for three years even though I was servicing every 10, 000Km causing the filter to be blocked by carbon and a build up of silica in the engine oil which I detected through having an oil test done by a reputable laboratory. Flushing the engine and changing the oil and filter had a remarkable effect improving performance and fuel economy. Changing the oil filter is fiddly and I was unfortunate to have a lazy, unprincipled person servicing my car. Oh! I'm not a mad 20 year old but a 75 year old 4x4 enthusiast who has travelled widely in places needing 4x4 ability and I don't have money to burn on a pension. To see what the D23 will do look at Tyler Thompson on U-Tube.

johnlambert
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The 7 gear automatic in it is a masterpiece!!! Low fuel consumption ( we need below 7 liters) and very comfortable and harmonic.
Hilux still only 5g and the 10g in Ranger can not decide which gear to take ...

_Alfa.Bravo_
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I just bought a 2023 model and now watching reviews haha

shaunstst
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Had one for just on 4 years, cannot fault it. Im a tradie and appreciate the lower tub height so getting things out of canopy aren't as difficult as lot of the other utes. The drive is excellent more of an SUV than a ute. Its comfortable, the seats have been a game changer for my back issues. Fuel economy on long runs in particular is outstanding, tows whatever I have towed with little issue. And it looks good on the road. I recon very much underrated.

metal.head.
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Had mine for 18 months, 2017 model, 2WD ST. Absolutely love it. One thing you missed was the wind whistle from the wing mirrors at high speed

MegaOllie
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I got a Renault Alaskan, tow a jet ski, some bikes and use it in highway and city and it’s a joy. No abuse and does the work perfectly

josetomasoyarzun
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My Np300 is the first ute I've ever owned, drove previous models, and other branded utes and must say as using her as a daily, and going camping / on the dunes on the weekend, she has done everything I've needed from her. Great ute!

saac
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My turbo pipe leaked when I got it with 23000kms on the clock. That was the last problem. I had to sell due to financial reasons, but will purchase one in a heartbeat. Was MORE than happy.

friedookiehil
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Hallelujah someone spoke truth, 19:35 as a builder I’ve owned nearly every brand as I upgrade every 3-4 years or so.
And yea they’re all pretty good but the reality is your gonna need to spend money on all of them especially if you wanna carry weight or tow heavy stuff.
I tow a dual axle builders trailer everyday on my current car a 18 Navara and my spine loves it.
If your gonna do anything out of the intention of the manufacturer made these for, (which includes most everything) be prepared to spend big money!
None of these things carry load the payload on all of these dual cabs is less than a tonne.
Payload includes driver passengers and every thing bolted on to the car but no one mentions these very important points when you buy one, I wonder why.

esdubya
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I'm a D40 owner, 2010 model. I personally love the look of the D40. Also, it's the only navara the you hear the turbo flutter. A proper stutututu not the pigeon sound you get the new models.

danielshim
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Navara Is the best VALUE FOR MONEY dual cab on the market, the rest I.E Ranger and Hilux are like Gucci handbags ( some might think they look good but useless and you can buy something better for half the price) all the ranger and Hilux owners have Gucci handbags so I thought it was a fitting analogy

TURBOTRISTO
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Reputation is a fickle beast. People only tend to hear of the 'bad stories', or maybe the diehard fanbois. Rarely does the satisified consumer speak about it.. unless asked. So, for any noise about issues - there could very well be a plethora of highly satisfied customers who jsut, well, keep their mouths shut and enjoy.
Me. I'm 6 years in with my STX that looks almost exactly like the one in this video. 100% trouble free motoring bar a recent battery change (hey, 5+ years as this type on consumable - cheering).
I plan on driving it until it's been to the moon and back and literally dies... and then will more than likely buy the latest version of it.

OzTechGuy
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All the hate derives from Toyota fans who find it hard to deal with a manufacturer that makes just as good if not better 4x4’s and dont get ripped off! 😂
It’s like the good old battle between the Patrol and Landcruiser. Patrols are just stronger and generally cheaper.
Navara’s are about 10k cheaper than a Hilux!!
They also have the least amount of problems than any other d/can 4x4 in the market.
Just my 2 cents.
Highly recommend.

thomjanson
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having one since 2018, its an honest hardworking reliable, low upkeep, comfortable all rounder ute for the family. stock navara may not be a specialist for frequent heavy loading or extreme offroading or sports driving (eg: drag) unless modded but its more than sufficient for almost all duties. but somehow was always the blacksheep of the ute market. but that;s a good thing since it fetches well if you're going for a used navara. very very bang for buck.

adamsabri
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Hey mate, I’ve seen every NP300 review on YouTube, and I really have seen a lot, also own np300 since 2017 (still love it), hands down best review video by far. Well done on the effort and details, you have done a fantastic job and clearly did a lot of research not just another cookie cutter review. 👌🏻 well done mate

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