2022 Nissan Navara/Frontier on/off-road review
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- The new 2022 Nissan Navara is here! The dual-cab ute segment in Australia is huge with cars like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger leading the race. But, has Nissan put enough effort into the latest iteration of the Navara to make sure it too is as good? Paul Maric finds out!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:03
Interior: 04:19
Infotainment: 06:09
Safety Tech: 07:46
Practicality: 09:16
On-road: 12:29
Off-road: 16:35
Verdict: 18:59
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I had never considered a Navara myself. I thought, what this vehicle needs is a 17% bigger grille. And just like that, my prayers have been answered. Hallelujah.
See. Anything's possible mate.
good move nissan
I have a 2017 Navara, and I have been happy with it to this very day after all these years. Yes, I wish that the interior could have been better along with a better rearview camera but those are my only issues. The car still sounds and drives as solid as the day I bought it. I have never regretted buying it and will probably drive it until it falls apart. Never had any issues(mechanical or electrical) at all after all these years. It still brings a smile to my face every day that I get into it.
Just wanted to say, I really enjoy your reviews, consistent format so easy to compare and you explain details well. You deserve success.
Thanks for watching!
Love your reviews, mate! Great pace, and humour, or maybe it’s joyous intro: “G’day, I’m Paul!” Gives me a smile every time! G’day from 🇨🇦!
Seriously and honestly,I have never and will never skip this videos because u really make important informations.Your car reviews are great,one skip and boom you slightly miss an important information.Great review
I actually loved your reviews, speaking about all the vital info... I would day it meets the basic requirements now of a modern vehicle
I picked mine up late Feb, I'm at 1800kms now.. I like it.... It's a well rounded car that doesn't really excel in any specific area but is fit for purpose. I do like the new styling. Although annoyingly the tub design changed & canopy options aren't looking to be available for some time yet.
Dear paul, i honestly love you voice reviews and shown clearly all deep points. And i hope fully you add more about brake testing. It is the most safety all car need. Please please
you should mention airbags detail as well in the safety features section. other than that you have the perfect detailed, polite, No Dramas review. I really like your reviews. everything straight forward and to the point. Keep up the good work.
loved your review
Great and detailed review as always Paul. I think Nissan build good cars and have often thought about owning a Navara and the new update is a good improvement over the older model especially with the upgraded safety tech however as far as utes go I still think although older the current Ranger maybe a better proposition for the long term and when released the 2022 model will be a bit of a game changer in the Ute world.
This was a great review I love it. I like your views you’re always honest and it is very helpful when one is considering buy the vehicle. When are you doing a review on the new Toyota Hilux 2.4 Raider 4x4 double cab? Or perhaps it was already done and I have missed that review. I am looking forward to a detailed honest review of that youte.
nice review paul :)
Thanks mate!
I love the exterior but i wish for a improvement on the interior but i really love the seats
The seats look great.
I have a feeling this vid will gather more than 300K views within 2 months. Good review.
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Although I love the current crop of Utes here, the rising demand for big trucks from Yankland makes me think how this battle will play out.
Meanwhile in USA they get a much nicer modern Frontier as well as the Titan. The dash on this is embarrassing for a ‘new’ model
Honestly even when this Navara was new back in 2015, it was a bit meh
You nail it! That dash design made me run away from the dealership 2 years ago and here they go again 😔
Its nissan thing using previous dash.. Just like facelifted d21 and 1st gen d22 has same dash
Agreed. The parts on this dash look like they came from the gen 1 Juke...
nissan is a joke, that new frontier would sell 10 fold with that stronger design ques over here in the land of Oz
Looks like Paul's got the Samsung today
I'm not buying a car if it doesn't have Android auto 😂
@@zealman79 me too. Ordered a S5 Patrol but no Android auto, no digi odometer display, a wood grain dash & Nissan cant deliver till June was a deal breaker. Order cancelled.
😅 I’ve given it to Igor to look after now so I don’t forget it!
Hahaha. Past few car reviews theres no android auto content because he forgot the phone
Stopped watching, when you got the soft touch meter out, pommy bullshit at its best, every European car might have soft touch materials, but after less than two years they are peeling, and get sticky absolute rubbish, something that never happens or it’s over 20 years old in a Japanese car.
I was always anti Navara until I seen the Warrior, mainly because of what they did to the Suspension and all the additional touches they did do it, the Cooper tyres with spare especially! I test drove one, and fell in love right away with it, so much so that I ended up buying it. The inside is nothing special, but its spacious and comfortable, due to the coiled rear, its quite and the fuel consumption, on mine anyway, averages 7.8L/100km, so bloody good with the extras that are on it, and that is around town driving! Once off road, or on the sand it obviously changes! But the inside doesn't need to be special, its a 4X4 ute, hard plastic surfaces are easy to clean!!! What I am trying to say is, don't dismiss something based off what you see at first, experience it, then judge it. People will still be anti Navara and they are probably right in their own opinion, but Ive owned the Ranger, mkII, Triton, current face lifted version, and the Navara Warrior definitely wins ... I do sometimes miss my Ranger though!!!
Nissan don’t listen to their customers. It could’ve been a great UTE.
I agree. Stop stamping holes in the chassis and paint it properly, give it full time 4X4 and drop the piano black trim inside a longer cabin and they have a winner. Not too much to ask, surely? While they are at it with the full time 4X4, why not equip it with their new Mercedes 9 G-Tronic transmission, which Nissan build under license, along with the two speed transfer case off the GLS? They could do it, add a couple of three grand on to the price and they would have something unique to sell and I bet it would fly out of the dealer's doors.
Well Nissan is in financial trouble now. Could go bust in 5 years if they dont do a turn around.
@@hedydd2 Right on the money! We’re gonna wait another decade for those changes to be implemented. Sigh... in the meantime I’m gonna get rid of my D23. Disappointing..!
They listen to businesses, with the over 1 tonne payload I don't have to pay FBT on my utes anymore, all 30 changing from troublesome Hilux to Navara, it's an absolute no brainer
@@hedydd2 Nissan's main business for Navara is in Fleet. No point adding such a complicated and niche drivetrain when all Fleet customers (Councils, Corporates and Commercial business) want simple, cheap well performing vehicles.
Hi Paul, Does the autonomous braking mean it has adaptive cruise control like in the Toyota and ford?
I had the 2008 stx lol. Never any issues, was a great car that had heaps of grunt for a 4cylinder turbo diesel. Looking at going back so appreciate the review.
Totally agree Paul. You're an expert.
I love its look. Looks amazing in red toooo
I've got a 2010 d40 with 500000 and it's a great ute, done timing chain 2 times and clutch once, she's a good bus, got the new 2020 ntrek now and I love them, heated seats are amazing, service your ute normally and they will last
How many ks did you do the chain? Was it making noise?
@@XXB4XX around 220000km
2009 with 250k haven't done timing chain .Hasn't missed a beat. Only faulty DPF replacement. That's all .
When did they drop the sunroof from the STX? Used to be the only 4wd ute on the market you could get one with.
Great video. Very interesting, since I don’t know much about a 4x4 truck. But I do now. I like the simplicity of this truck. It’s not a too much in anyone’s face kind of truck. It’s discreet.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the review.
Few comments - I previously owned a 2015 series 1 NP300 & it's honestly disappointing to see not much has changed since the first incarnation.
Personally, I experienced several issues with my Navara - rust on chassis welds, paper thin paint that easily damaged, seat foam collapsed, engine pulleys whining. The list goes on.
I agree with your comments & Nissan really had an opportunity to make this car great again. Yes, it has added safety tech but thats honestly it.
I see they have removed parts from the dash (cup holders in dash, centre tray on dash also, removal of 12v sockets too).
Further, that dash is just garbage. Why no soft touch upgrades!
All those finer touches like you pointed out too like rubber grips in drink holders etc, just really highlights how lazy Nissan are.
Final point, Nissan had a chance to listen to their customers & put in upgrades to lure back Ranger/Hilux buyers.
I can tell you now, this update will not do that.
Thanks for the review Paul
Thanks for the feedback Danny - always good to hear from owners!
Hey Paul, any chances of test driving the 2021 SsangYong Rexton?
I'd like to recommend you change /add to the Australian Coat of Arms...... A Ute.
Keep up the great work
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Hi Paul - quick one. I’m a weekend warrior, mostly using the ute to cart kids bikes around, beach gear, odd camping trip - no towing or carrying heavy loads etc. so for me, biggest thing would be comfort when driving around with an empty tub. I’m torn between this and the new BT50... which do you think would be ‘smoother’?
The electric central back window is just amazing.
These reviews are brilliant. I would love to see more challenging off road test for the 4x4s tho, my wifes Honda accord would go up that hill ;)
Thanks! Yes we are looking into something a bit more challenging. 😁
@@CarExpertAus fantastic. Mud...lots of mud for us Irish viewers, and sand too I guess for the Aussies.
I've had two STX's in the last 5 yrs and absolutely love them, but noticed the styling changes arent that great on the 2021 model. Especially on the dash where they have removed the 12volt outlet that was positioned directly under the rear mirror. it also served as a storage option for your phone or glasses as it was a tray moulded into the dash. Also noticed the 12volt outlet in the tub isn't there. I normally do 30k kms a year and my fuel economy always site around 7.6 - 8L/100
I am impressed with the off-road mode
i love it 😍
I never noticed the grille until you pointed it out. Now I can't stop looking.
It copies Ranger's Saber wildtrak colour, now the Raptor's conquer grey, and tailgate assist and big grille. Has the steering been lighten up ? Still hydraulic? How is the turning circle now When do 3 points turn? Still non-HD camera?
Can you please do a video on the 79 series land cruiser, I’m struggling to understand why they’re priced the way they are and I’d be keen to see what your perspective is. 🤘
Trying to track one down now 😁
Wow it is really great
Good stuff right here
5:55 I bought the 2020 ST Nissan Navara in December and by March I had a catastrophic electrical breakdown which conked out all AC controls, turns off TSC randomly and tries to engage the diff lock. On top of that it locks into park when ever I put it in park requiring me to jam my key into the shift lock on the console whenever I get back in to knock it into reverse or drive. Nissan has it at its service centre right now (7th of May) and have had it for the last 5 weeks and can’t find the problem but have managed to replicate the issue. NOW say they will replace it for a new one (maybe the one in this review). So reliability so far is not great but I’m hoping it was just a one off dud...
Here in Chile SouthAmerica we have these new Navara about 2 months ago, is now the second top seller in sales, and I think these year is going to be the top 1 pickup here in Chile. I have bought and XE 4X4 automatic and is a very good truck, the best for me is the ride comfort, very soft is like a SUV.
Thanks for the feedback!
@@CarExpertAus Very interesting the drive modes avaliable in the Navara in Australia, that option in not possible here in Chile. We received here the Nissan Navara from the factory of Mexico. Also the rear electric glass is not coming to Chile.
Looks good for a 2012 vehicle.. Maybe not 2021 standard. Bloody good review as expected. Keep up the good work fellas.
would tow mode be for towing something?
What the area you do the test drive for off road please tell me the name?
Lol I thought I was the one in the wrong with the old steering wheel. Glad to hear I wasn't the only one honking at people when I was making tight turns 😆
totally spot on.
Great video Paul, I have also started a RUclips channel here in Australia and hopefully one day mine can grow like your
👌🏼🤞
What I like about this is that the top range model comes with a manual option
It looks good 👍
Been looking forward to this review
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Love ur reviews I watch it evrytime ....just a request lol while drving we would love to see bumper front view more than side ways 😜😅
Thanks for the feedback! Which view do you mean?
@@CarExpertAus thnks for ur reply ..well pretty much every videos u make 💙
Love the grill . Mind you I love big American pickups with enormous smiles you can see from outer space. Pro4x would be my Model of choice. Lots of competition out their but Nissan should be able to sell a few of these.
absolutely love my navara, was extremely excited to see this review. As soon as i saw the piano black i lost all hope. Did they also get rid of the cup holders up the front next to drive and front passenger?
Yes 😭
@@CarExpertAus Shite man... storage was already bad in this car and now they do this...
We love The cup holders I can have my coffee in one and water in other one for them road trips
@@steve8295 agreed, the whole interior is almost the same so im not too sure why they took them out
@@VeerMaharaj storage is fantastic in this car my family has a Everest and a ranger no where as much storage then the navara
Which is better, Nissan navara or Isuzu dmax ???
Please answer
Wheels. Consider ease of cleaning?
why on earth did they get rid of the top dash pocket above the headunit - one of the best things about my D23
And the pull out cup holders
Can you review mitsubishi triton next? Keep up the great work!
Loving it already 😍😘 💕
Why the thailand version is rear leaf spring and the australian version is still rear coil spring?
Zdravo Paul!! 🇭🇷
Definitely like the wheels 💯
I have had my 2015 stx since new. Not much issue and very reliable. Can’t complain.
I would likr to drive a manual version, is thare an manual version??
Will you ever record single cab pick-ups?
Could someone please share the link this gentleman mention to “why you shouldn’t use 4 wheel drive whilst driving on the highway”
Kind regards
Enjoy! ruclips.net/video/A94wOxIUpLM/видео.html
Has the 2023 model came to Aussie yet?
Can you do a proper review of a Ranger Raptor and go through all the driving modes
It would've be good to see the new headlights working at night . For all the country buyers .
This looks good just for its half-covered roof. I've seen many just like this of Nissan's, but this one offers the most plain concept as well as strength in situations.
Glad to watch again the review of ute but I’m still waiting for The Triton 🔱
Trying to get our hands on one still 😢
@@CarExpertAus Any reason for the wait? I do like your reviews - they are more comprehensive and unbiased than most.
When are you going to do a review on the 2021 Mitsubishi triton. Would be keen to see how it stacks up against the rest of the ute segment
As soon as we can get one! They keep selling the press cars because there’s no stock 😭
I heard the nissan navara engine has issues?
I'm actually shattered. Had been waiting for a few more ute manufacturers to release refrshed models as I'm looking to buy one. Navara was on my radar but I can't look past the fact the interior looks like the older model. The outside look really good but you spend time inside the car so that was what I was looking forward to. Unfortunately no longer on my short list. D-max is still winning it for me so far the Musso isn't bad either but the whole bankruptcy thing kinda worries me and I have no interest in purchasing anything Chinese ATM.
The springs are the best of both worlds.
I love the fuel economy on my 2016 version ( compared to other pick-ups ) the ride is very good but the info systems was always poor. The new 2021 seems to be very similar internal design with a little better info system. I would agree , Nissan did not go far enough to WOW, If I upgraded I may never feel that I am in a face lift version more like just a makeup touch up .
I have 2011 Navara king cab with 185,000kms, the only problem I had is engine needs regular servicing to avoid stalling but has been reliable n works for what I do. For $58,000 it doesn’t stack up against competition especially with interior quality, design is better but I reckon D40 look more like F truck like. Towing or carrying load with automatic is better then Ranger with manual, even soft rear suspension. I wouldn’t mind new Navara but Mitsubishi is definitely worth looking at for value. If Nissan brought Titan here I definitely buy it for more capability but not at $80k.
I just bought stx few days ago and it doesn’t come with satellite navigation system
I would love to see a review of the lower spec dmax
Could've pushed the envelope a bit more by making torque competitive to its contemporaries by making it 500NM or higher, high def cameras and nicer sets of wheel choices. The dash could have also been derived from the New 2021 Nissan Xterra to up the premium feel a bit. If they changed the body design a bit, and the aforesaid, that would make for a good revision. Sales may jump.
I own a 2012 STX 550 Navara with the 3.0 litre V6. Very nice, tons of grunt and very reliable. When Nissan released this shape I considered it a step backwards, so much so that it was down to only the Hi-Lux and Ranger come replacement time. This new one though could put Nissan back on my shopping list. The only concern is the power output compared to the other two.
How many k’s do you have on the 550? And are they reliable. Cheers.
@@lg8188 Very reliable. Tons of grunt but I found that short distance travel led to carbon build up. I took it out on the motorway and knocked it back a couple of gears and got it to about 3000 rpm's at 100kph. The change was amazing after that. Keep an eye in the oil lines to the intercooler though, they sometimes tend to leak. A Nissan dealer....or some will tell you that the intercooler will need replacing, over two thousand dollars worth. Bullshit. It's just a leaky hose. Mine was just a pup, only 116,000 kays. It would have gone on to much higher mileage than that, but I had an accident and sadly it was written off. I still miss it badly. Go and get one mate, they are awesome. Just check the log books and make sure it's history is recorded and you won't have a problem.
@@area51isreal71 ah thanks heaps for the info.
2022 stx owner here.
Everything is faultless on my ute however theres a slight annoying squeak in the drivers leather seat.
Excellent review as always Paul. A few nice improvements but I too am disappointed they haven’t taken the opportunity to overhaul the motor and a few other things to keep up with the competition. Question, how is the ride now vs the ranger? I think one of your previous reviews and other car reviewers advised the ranger still rode better with leafs vs the navara coil.
Also, do you think you’ll review the RAM express anytime soon?!
I still think the Ranger rides better. It’s overall a better riding and handling car despite using leaf springs. Trying to get our hands on a RAM at the moment!
This is by far the second best Utility Thailand make 👍
Exterior looks really good.
I own a current Navara STX (5 years old) which I am looking to replace. It has been a good vehicle so I went to look at the "new" Navara and when I sat in it, as Paul said, apart from the steering wheel and seats it is exactly the same. My new car will not be another Navara
I can't wait to see what Auto Craze Australia is going to do to this baby.
Can you please do the Peugeot Land trek next
Why do you leave the Triton?
Hey Paul, love your reviews. People probably always want more but have you thought about putting in a short 3 or 5 year running costs section into your reviews. A lot of cars seem the same on paper and then when you look at the cost of servicing there is a big difference. Some do 6 monthly some do 12 for almost the same price. Imagine doing the price to buy and the price to own? For example, I would never own a Nissan, Toyota or a Subaru again as the costs of servicing and parts are nearly double what a Triton is. Just a thought
please do a horn test on your reviews too!!
I like the rims
Nissan had a V6 engined ute a few years back. Whatever happened to this engine and why is it not in this one
Lol Paul it's not always about the figures, yes the Ford now has 500Nm of torque with the new engine but how's reliability? The Toyota also has one with the newly tuned 2.8 liter engine but how come the D-Max hits 100km/h faster than that engine? I say this new Navara is definitely something despite the carried over engine that's proven to be great as well, despite not yet having 200+hp or 500Nm of torque. Though I love how comprehensive this review is again, will definitely look forward for your future reviews.
Why is comfort not separate from practicality? Doesn't it make sense that is should be separate?
I didn't find the previous version ugly and this is better again.
Can you please talk about how much by Rands
I know it’s a hated piece of kit by the aussies, but I replaced my old D40 450 after 6 years trouble free with a Merc 4cyl (couldn’t afford the 6 🤨). I know it’s a navara in drag so wasn’t fooled, I drove them back to back and went Merc for 1 thing only...refinement. For 2 utes supposedly the same the Merc was heaps quieter and NVH was far superior to the Navara. Plus Merc had got scared and dropped pricing to match which made it a win. It’s only 18 months old but I don’t expect this ‘Nissan’ to be anything less than 100% reliable like my last one. They may not have the following of a Ranger, but for the average Joe I reckon they are under rated things
Sorry, one negative...what the ferk is with the one coffee cup holder!! Very un German decision that was
You’re right about the refinement - they put some effort into making the Benz very quiet out on the road!
L love it
I like this car it's comfy and able as its competitors. It's the dark horse