Nissan introduces Navara Series II – new SL grade added to range

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Nissan has introduced the Nissan Navara Series II, which goes on sale this month with the addition of a new ‘SL’ grade aimed at tradesmen and fleet customers.

Priced from $43,990 plus on-road costs, the Navara SL 4×4 dual cab features many specifications found on the ST grade, including:

  • YS23DDTT 2.3-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, 140kW / 450Nm
  • Class-leading fuel economy: 6.5L per 100km on SL manual~
  • Wide body style
  • Reversing camera
  • NissanConnect™ smartphone integration

The SL rides on 16 x 7 inch steel wheels wrapped in 255/70R16 tyres and is available in both 6-speed manual and 7-speed automatic transmission. It features a durable vinyl floor interior.

Along with the new variant, Nissan has upgraded the Navara Series II with some specification changes as a result of customers and dealers feedback, including:

  • Satellite Navigation added to all ST dual cab grades
  • Durable vinyl floor replacing carpet in RX dual cab and RX single cab grades
  • Removal of fold-out, floor-level cup holder for rear seat passengers from all dual cab grades
  • Automatic transmission now available on the dual cab RX 4×4 cab chassis grade
  • Sun-roof is now offered as an optional feature on ST-X dual cab grades (previously standard)

All dual cab pick-up grades also boast new suspension components and tuning, as a result of extensive local testing of the multi-link rear suspension on these variants. New components include front and rear shock absorbers, rear coil springs and rear rebound dampers. Nissan says the Navara Series II features a more refined ride and handling, with improved lateral stability as well as enhanced handling when carrying loads.

Nissan Navara Series II PricingPrice (Excl. on-road costs)Change vs Series I
Single Cab  
DX 4×2 single cab petrol manual cab chassis$19,490
DX 4×4 single cab diesel manual cab chassis$31,990
RX 4×2 single cab diesel manual cab chassis$25,990
RX 4×4 single cab diesel manual cab chassis$32,990
RX 4×4 single cab diesel automatic cab chassis$35,490
King Cab
RX 4×2 king cab diesel manual cab chassis$28,490
RX 4×4 king cab diesel manual cab chassis$35,490
RX 4×4 king cab diesel manual pick-up$36,990
ST 4×4 king cab diesel manual pick-up$43,990+$1,000
ST 4×4 king cab diesel automatic pick-up$46,490+$1,000
ST-X 4×4 king cab diesel manual pick-up$49,990+$1,000
ST-X 4×4 king cab diesel automatic pick-up$52,490+$1,000
Dual Cab
DX 4×2 dual cab petrol manual pick-up$26,490
DX 4×2 dual cab petrol automatic pick-up$28,990
RX 4×2 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$32,990
RX 4×2 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$35,490
ST 4×2 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$39,990+$1,000
ST 4×2 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$42,490+$1,000
ST-X 4×2 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$44,990New Grade
ST-X 4×2 dual cab diesel manual pick-up w/sunroof$45,990+$1,000
ST-X 4×2 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$47,490New Grade
ST-X 4×2 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up w/sunroof$48,490+$1,000
RX 4×4 dual cab diesel manual cab chassis$38,490
RX 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic cab chassis$40,990New Grade
RX 4×4 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$39,990
RX 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$42,490
SL 4×4 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$43,990New Grade
SL 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$46,490New Grade
ST 4×4 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$46,990+$1,000
ST 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$49,490+$1,000
ST-X 4×4 dual cab diesel manual pick-up$51,990New Grade
ST-X 4×4 dual cab diesel manual pick-up w/sunroof$52,990+$1,000
ST-X 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up$54,490New Grade
ST-X 4×4 dual cab diesel automatic pick-up w/sunroof$55,490+$1,000

NOTE: For Cab Chassis models:

  • Tray not included

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