2015 Nissan Navara NP300 ST 4×2 Auto Review: The Family-Friendly Workhorse
The skinny: Nissan’s new Navara is one of the most well-presented dual-cab utes around, with comfort to spare and plenty of grunt. In mid-spec ST trim, it’s a very compelling option as either a full-time workhorse or as a super-handy part-time family car.
Vehicle Style: Dual-cab utility
Price: $41,490 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 140kW/450Nm 2.3 turbo diesel 4cyl | 7sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 8.8 l/100km (variant/s) | tested: 6.8 l/100km (variant)
OVERVIEW
Big, burly dual-cab utes are now embedded at the top of the market. A lot of buyers who may once have settled on a large sedan, now pile the family into a four-door ute.
And that's the secret to their market success: these versatile load-carriers, built strong for a life of hard work, can easily double as a weekday workhorse and a family bus on the weekend.
But while dual cabs of years past have been rather utilitarian, the lastest breed are far more liveable on the inside and a lot more carlike in the way they drive.