Used Nissan Navara for sale: everything you need to know
The Nissan Navara feels like it’s been around forever. While that would sometimes be a sign that a vehicle was quite outdated, the Navara somewhat justified its long run - it finally went off sale in the UK in 2021 - by being rugged, dependable, and practical, everything you need from a pickup truck.
Like others in this class it also got far better over time at the other aspect of pickup life: serving as something buyers could drive every day, as well as just for work. So higher-spec models come with plenty of equipment, and later Navaras in particular have the kind of kit you’d normally find in cars, such as touchscreen infotainment systems, parking sensors and dual-zone air conditioning. Their popularity means that while the Navara is no longer on sale, there’s a wide choice of used models available.
Should you buy a Nissan Navara?
A generous payload is one of the Navara’s greatest strengths, as every model is rated for at least 1100kg. It’s pretty good at towing too, with a 3500kg braked trailer rating, while four-wheel drive, torquey diesel engines, and plenty of ground clearance all make this a truck to consider if not all your driving will be on paved roads.
At the same time, Nissan knew that buyers would use their trucks on the road too, and independent rear suspension means it’s actually a little smoother than some rivals, while the 2.3-litre diesel engines provide enough punch to get down the road at a decent rate. If you’re coming from an SUV then it’ll still seem a little unsophisticated, noisy and imprecise, but it’s really not bad by truck standards.
The same can be said of the interior. It’s a little dated, and not up to the standard of SUVs of equivalent price, while ultimately having a load bed rather than a boot results in some compromises. But it’s actually quite spacious and comfortable, and later models get car-like levels of equipment - provided you go for higher trim levels, as lower-spec Navaras are very much designed as working vehicles, and their specifications are more van-like.
The Navara had plenty of competition when it was around, and all those trucks are still available on the used market: think models like the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok, and SsangYong Musso. The VW feels a little more sophisticated and the Musso may cost you less, but the Nissan does strike a good balance of abilities in this class.
What’s the best used Nissan Navara model to buy?
If you’re buying a Navara as a family car as much as a working vehicle, then you’ll probably want to look at N-Connecta trim and up, which has more car-like features such as a rear-view camera, keyless entry, a smattering of chrome trim, and a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Models below this will feel a little low-rent, but these more basic ones are much likely to make you wince as you bounce them over muddy building sites. Both diesel engines do the job, though an automatic gearbox is only available on the more powerful 190PS version.
Used Nissan Navara fuel economy and performance
- Nissan Navara 2.3 dCi 163: With a 2.3-litre turbocharged diesel up front you get 163PS, a six-speed gearbox in the middle, and drive to all four wheels. Nissan claims 0-62mpjh in 12.5 seconds, with 184g/km CO2 emissions.
- Nissan Navara 2.3 dCi 190: The more powerful version of the 2.3 produces 190PS, and cuts the 0-62mph time down to 11.2 seconds. A six-speed manual or seven-speed auto is available, with 184g/km and 194g/km emissions respectively.
What used Nissan Navara trim levels are available?
Like many pickups, the range here is split between models primarily aimed at back-to-basics working use, and those which are effectively dual-purpose, used as work vehicles during the week but also potentially doing family duties the rest of the time. More expensive models look a lot smarter as a result, and pack much more equipment.
- The Nissan Navara Visia is aimed very much at regular working use, with minimum flash and a basic level of equipment, including air conditioning, Bluetooth and cruise control.
- The Nissan Navara Acenta adds chrome exterior trim, while you also get a few extra safety features, and some moveable tie-down points in the load bed.
- The Nissan Navara Acenta+ was offered earlier in the Navara’s run, adding 18-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera, and automatic air conditioning.
- The Nissan Navara N-Connecta has enough kit that it should appeal to a few private buyers too, such as sat-nav, Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, dual-zone air-con and a rear-view camera.
- The Nissan Navara Tekna goes a step further with leather trim and heated front seats, plus electric driver seat adjustment and rear parking sensors.
- The Nissan Navara N-Guard was a limited-edition model featuring several black styling details and a sunroof, on top of Tekna trim.
Used Nissan Navara dimensions and load capacity
The Nissan Navara’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length: 5,280-5,330mm (depending on model)
- Width: 1,850mm
- Height: 1,824-1,855mm (depending on model)
- Ground clearance: 219-223mm (depending on model)
The Nissan Navara’s maximum payload is:
- 1115-1180kg (depending on model)
The Nissan Navara’s load bed dimensions are:
- Length: 1,585mm
- Width: 1,560mm (1,130mm between the rear wheelarches)
- Depth: 498mm
Used Nissan Navara road tax
While the specification list for some Navaras might be designed to rival conventional SUVs, it’s still classed as a commercial vehicle by the government, and that currently means a VED bill of £335 per year, as of 2024/2025.
How much is it to insure a Nissan Navara?
Also in common with other pickups, insurance can seem a little expensive when compared to regular SUVs - even the most basic models start at group 36, which is steep for something with the equipment list of an entry-level supermini. Most of the range sits in groups 37-38, while the N-Guard is rated at group 41.
