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.

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.

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

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 🇨🇦!

I love the exterior but i wish for a improvement on the interior but i really love the seats

Looks like Paul's got the Samsung today

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!!!

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.

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

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

Nissan don’t listen to their customers. It could’ve been a great UTE.

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.

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...

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.

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 have a feeling this vid will gather more than 300K views within 2 months. Good review.

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. 🤘

I'd like to recommend you change /add to the Australian Coat of Arms...... A Ute. Keep up the great work

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

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 never noticed the grille until you pointed it out. Now I can't stop looking.

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.

The electric central back window is just amazing.

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.

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 😆

It would've be good to see the new headlights working at night . For all the country buyers .

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

why on earth did they get rid of the top dash pocket above the headunit - one of the best things about my D23

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.

please do a horn test on your reviews too!!

The interior is letting us down... I love the look and design it's well designed out side and engine also it's good but the problem is interior....... Look at other competitors like Ford Renger and Toyota they improved a lot.

No more Navara on my driveway, they don't have room in cab specially rear seats. I am glad I got D'max 😉

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 ;)

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.

All this talk about fuel economy is irrelevant to 95% of Ute owners as they will never see those figures after they leave the dealership. Trays, canopy’s, bars, lifts, tyres, towing etc and those figures are gone. People are happy to pay for power, so just give us a 6 cylinder. D40 v6 still dominates them all.

Nissan needs to hire someone else to design their vehicle interior. They should have done that years ago...

All we need is a car maker to produce a duel cab ute with a big petrol v8. And there’s your best selling ute in Australia. Its a no brainer. EG ford ranger with a5.0 mustang motor from factory or a navara with a 5.6 petrol v8.

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

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 just purchased a series 4 2020 STX & I’m wondering why they removed the above dash storage and drink holders under the air con vents in the 2021 model! Huge loss! Otherwise this has exactly the same interior. There’s more safety distractions in this new build but hardly noticeable between models. There’s definitely more comforts for the passengers in the back in this new model but unless you’re constantly carting kids around no one goes back there anyway! The Few little tweaks won’t be missed between my 2020 STX and the 2021.

I've just driven one for my fleet. I've driven all of the competition and alot of my guys have some sort of injury. The ride in this truck leaves the competition for dead, my fleet will now change to Nissan well done to them.

The springs are the best of both worlds.

Great video Paul, I have also started a KZfaq channel here in Australia and hopefully one day mine can grow like your

Folks in Australia, can you believe that the Navara is sold more than the Hilux over here in Costa Rica...?

You have rember Nissan is still emerging from the Carlos Ghosn era. This Navara might have taken a while to get right but the new model in 2024 should be a competitive player.

How come they didnt add any grab handles on the front driver side 🤦‍♂️. I guess they expect people to grab onto the steering wheel then

Best looking ute now, surely

Glad to watch again the review of ute but I’m still waiting for The Triton 🔱

2008 called, they want their interior and key fob back.

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.

I didn't find the previous version ugly and this is better again.

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.

Got my Navara in 2017 when they launched here in South Africa. Really love it but can honestly say that I will not get another one of the current generation as others such as the yet to be released Isuzu D-Max (not yet available in South Africa) is way superior in literally all aspects.. pitty though as I really dont have any complaints thus far in the 72000km that ive covered... its just just falling waaaaaaaaaaayyyy behind its competition

I still haven't figured out why Nissan removed the dash cup holders in the this model. That's pretty much a deal breaker for me

I have had my 2015 stx since new. Not much issue and very reliable. Can’t complain.

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 like this car it's comfy and able as its competitors. It's the dark horse

Nissan has always managed to disappoint me every time I feel like going different when my peers drive Amarok or hikux or Ford ranger. Nissan doesn't care man. They had opportunity with this update to do something better than looks but the plastic material and the poor quality camera system and lack of front sensors really disappoints. 😥

What I like about this is that the top range model comes with a manual option

Some more should be invested in this car especially in the driving, safety and practicality sectors.

We’ve had a 2015 st and hasn’t missed a beat the whole time

I’ve got a 2020 model, after watching this I’m glad I didn’t wait for this ‘new’ model. 7 yrs fir the same vehicle?? Bikes change every 5.

Still got my Navara 2006 it has never broken down . Apart fro. The crappy paint work it would last me another 5 years at least. I’m not interested in the current Navara considering the competition.

nice review paul :)

Exterior looks really good.

This is by far the second best Utility Thailand make 👍

I’ve got a 2018 series 3 ST-X. It’s been a good car, hasn’t let me down at all. Only bugbears are 1. Viscous fan drives me mad until it turns off (even on cold morning starts), 2. Centre console and glove box could be bigger (rear air vents steal room but are very low output), 3. Auto transmission holds 3rd too long and can be indecisive in traffic (sports mode wakes it up a lot though). All up, it drives nice, better than Hilux, probably on par with Ranger IMO. If I was buying now I’d get a Wildtrak biturbo, but at the time this was the best choice for me. 👍 BTW, I enjoy your reviews, keep up the good work!

Why is comfort not separate from practicality? Doesn't it make sense that is should be separate?

Not sure why they took the cup holders out of the dash 🥴 wouldnt upgrade from my 2018 model because of that💁🏽‍♀️

I don't get how they think these will sell. Not the best pricing Not the best top trim Not the best engine or transmission Not the best warranty /aftercare Subjective looks. Very dated interior . Unless your a die-hard Nissan fan why would you bother, they are bottom of the pile in most categories and have no party peice.

Which is better, Nissan navara or Isuzu dmax ??? Please answer

ISUZUDMAX 2022 , JUST GOT LAUNCHED 2 HRS AGO HERE IN PHILIPPINES.

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.

In the states they have a 3.8 direct injection while Australia still gets the gutless 2.3L diesel engine. It's a very underwhelming car

Considering what's available on the market for the $60k/whatever you're going to spend, this interior/features are dated - if you really want a nissan, skip this one and wait til the next generation. I got the GWM Cannon - L and am really impressed with it so far. Will it last? it's a gamble (the warranty helps though) but so far it's really good and i've saved 20k-ish to spend on house upgrades.

Zdravo Paul!! 🇭🇷

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.

Good stuff right here

yet another fantastic review, but please stop telling people they can text and drive.. even hands-free texting is dangerous for drivers. especially when most drivers CANT DRIVE 🤣

Things that need to happen to the D23 Navara... Telescoping steering wheel, Better speakers and Audio synchronization over Bluetooth. Better in cabin storage. The glovebox is terribly small and between the seats as well. Also, I see they got rid of the AC Vent cup holders in a car with terrible interior storage... wtf?

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?

That glove compartment is super tiny....

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 .

Seems easier to buy a Musso with better kit and interior plus $20k cheaper

I can't wait to see what Auto Craze Australia is going to do to this baby.

Gotta be honest, it looks crap compared to the US Market Frontier.

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.

After thinking for a while, decided to stick with my D40..

Im sure it was Igor who remembered to pick up the samsung

Looks good for a 2012 vehicle.. Maybe not 2021 standard. Bloody good review as expected. Keep up the good work fellas.

Can you do a proper review of a Ranger Raptor and go through all the driving modes

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 😜😅

loved your review

Nissan did not do enough. But complaining about hard plastic in a ute and comparing its cameras to a luxury hd screen in a suv is ridiculous. It a damn ute mate

what is it with the interior with nissan 4x4? why just whyyy??? is it so hard to just improve it just a lil bit, pleaseeee!!! godd!!

The driver seat not comfortable .

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?

2022 stx owner here. Everything is faultless on my ute however theres a slight annoying squeak in the drivers leather seat.

They ruined it. Cannon inspired grille. Hilux inspired wheels. F-150 inspired tailgate. They removed 2 x cup holders under the vents, and the centre storage with power socket. Very poor effort in comparison of other makes. I could go on, but we all know there's better alternatives.