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Toyota HiLux vs Nissan Navara Comparison
Toyota HiLux
Nissan Navara
How they stack...
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CarExpert's Take
- Remains a solid all-rounder
- Off-road ability
- Strong aftermarket support
- Interior looks and feels old
- Six-month service intervals
- Updated model is right around the corner
- Tweaked by Australian engineers
- Comfortable ride for a ute
- Tough looks
- Hefty price for Australian engineering
- Heavy steering at low speeds
- Archaic interior technology
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The following choice of colours is available across the Toyota Hilux range, although not all are available on all variants.
The WorkMate and SR are limited to Glacier white, Silver Sky, Graphite and Eclipse Black. The SR5 gains Crystal Pearl and Nebula Blue. While the Rogue and Rogue X gain Feverish Red, Saturn Blue and Oxide Bronze.
- Glacier White
- Crystal Pearl
- Silver Sky
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
- Nebula Blue
- Feverish Red
- Oxide Bronze
Not all exterior paint colours are available across the range
The 2024 Nissan Navara range is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Black Star
- Brilliant Silver
- Forged Copper
- Twilight Grey
- White Pearl
- Solid White
- Burning Red
- Stealth Grey
Every colour apart from Black Star and Solid White costs an additional $650.
Comparison
Reviews
The Toyota HiLux is due for an update soon. We'd be waiting to see how the new model shapes up before signing for the SR5+ on test here.
Scott Collie
The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior features plenty of locally developed goodies, though it's age is start to shine through.
Jack Quick
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Specs
Type | ||
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2393 - 2755 | 2298 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.8L, 2.4L, 2.7L | 2.3L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 165kW | 120kW - 140kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3000 - 5200 | 3750 | |
Torque | ||
245Nm - 550Nm | 403Nm - 450Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1400 - 4000 | 1500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.2 - 15.6 | 15.4 |