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2012 Nissan Navara
The new Nissan Navara is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $30,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the RX variant and topping out at $64,190 for the St-x.
There are 6 variants of the Navara available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2015.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel common rail (126kW/403Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (170kW/550Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 Navara is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$31,190 - $64,190â€
Transmission
5 or 7-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
$31,190 - $64,190â€
Transmission
5 or 7-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
Cab Chassis or Utility
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2012 Nissan Navara
Available Variants
The Nissan Navara comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being RX and the most expensive being St-X.
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Power to Weight
53.64 - 79.55 kW/t
42 kW/t
114.01 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 10.5 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
762 - 964 km
580 km
1,096 km
Price
$30,600 - $64,190
$18,990
$67,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
6 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,805 - 3,010 kg
2,710 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 3,000 kg
1,800 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
190 - 228 mm
135 mm
314 mm
Payload Capacity
752 - 1,207 kg
726 kg
1,648 kg
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Dimensions
5,125 mm
1,850 mm
1,780 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,125 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,850 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 893 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Nissan Navara is the RX that starts from $30,600.
See all Nissan Navara PricingThe most expensive Nissan Navara is the St-X that starts from $64,190.
See all Nissan Navara PricingThe best towing capacity of a Nissan Navara is 3000 kg offered by the following variants: RX, St-X, ST, 25th Anniversary, St Titanium and St-X Blackline Edition.
See all Nissan Navara towing capacityThe largest Nissan Navara is the ST which measures 1848mm wide, 5296mm in length and sits 1795mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Navara is the St-X which has 170kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
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The heaviest Nissan Navara is the St-X which weighs 3010 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Navara uses Diesel.
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