Nissan NP300 NAVARA - Offroad 2017

Ride and Handling: exceptional on and off-road
Improving refinement and delivering a crossover-style driving experience was a key element of the Navara's development. To help achieve this without compromising the vehicle's acclaimed off-road ability, Nissan designed an all-new five-link rear suspension system for the Double Cab, providing significantly enhanced ride comfort and improved handling on and off-road. It is also 20kg lighter than the previous leaf spring layout.
The King Cab features a substantially updated version of the leaf spring design fitted to the previous generation model. Not only does the new overslung leaf weigh 7kg less than the previous underslung design, it also gives the King Cab a 3.1 per cent improvement in rear wheel approach angle and delivers a reduction in road noise.
As customers have come to expect, the new Navara is as capable off-road as it is on the tarmac. The ‘shift-on-the-fly’ four-wheel drive system builds on the strengths of the design fitted to the previous generation model, and delivers sure-footed traction over rough terrain. Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) give drivers reassurance when tackling hills, with the electronic locking rear differential making the most of available traction.
Technology
In line with Nissan’s ‘Innovation that Excites’ brand promise, the Navara introduces an array of new customer technology. In a sector that has traditionally been slow to adopt the very latest in comfort and safety features, it sets a new benchmark for affordable in-car technology. Around View Monitor and Forward Emergency Braking - both highly acclaimed features from Nissan’s crossovers - are unique to the Navara in the pick-up market. Further safety and convenience features include cruise control, keyless entry and parking sensors.
Interior
The fully redesigned interior delivers on every level, and has been optimised to provide the best possible quality, comfort, space and practicality for drivers and passengers.
The dashboard has a sculpted appearance that creates increased cabin space and a more open feel. Spinal support front seats offer improved ergonomics and greater alertness, engineered using technology inspired by studies made by NASA.
Further features include the dual-zone digital climate control for both King Cab and Double Cab models, as well as rear cab ventilation to provide a more comfortable travelling environment for passengers in the back of the Double Cab.
Engines and Transmission
Both the 160PS single-turbo and 190PS twin-turbo versions of the Navara’s 2.3-litre dCi diesel engine are fitted with an advanced and efficient Euro 6 engine. It has made a significant difference to the pick-up’s environmental performance - a vital consideration for buyers because it affects running costs. CO2 emissions start from as low as 159 g/km, a reduction of 8g/km on the predecessor Euro 5 engine. It’s an enhancement which makes the Nissan Navara the best in its class. Fuel consumption on the Official Combined Cycle has dropped to 6.1 l/100km, down by 0.2 l/100km.
It’s no stripper either, the RX trim sitting above the basic DX, and offering such niceties as cruise control, power windows (including the ‘third’ sliding portal between the cab and tray), carpeted flooring and comfortable cloth seats. The seat trim extends to the top of the central storage cubby too, which makes the interior feel a bit more ‘cushy’ than normal.
Air conditioning is standard and easy to use. The cooler and heater worked well when we had the car, and we even liked the defrost feature on the rear-cab window, a feature not present on all utes.