Title: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 21, 2015, 11:23:25 AM
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 21, 2015, 11:23:25 AM
If anyone's heading to the Bris 4x4 show, I'd be interested in pics and thoughts on the new Navara.
Congrats to the Ironman crew for getting to market first.
Congrats to the Ironman crew for getting to market first.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: speedcomm on March 21, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Post by: speedcomm on March 21, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Looks great ! Just need a hatchback version now. Some rumours of one at some stage.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: oldmate on March 21, 2015, 01:35:13 PM
Post by: oldmate on March 21, 2015, 01:35:13 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: DaveR on March 21, 2015, 01:39:41 PM
Post by: DaveR on March 21, 2015, 01:39:41 PM
Quote from: speedcomm on March 21, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Just need a hatchback version now.
Isn't it called a Pathfinder?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: brickiematt on March 21, 2015, 01:45:30 PM
Post by: brickiematt on March 21, 2015, 01:45:30 PM
And here's TJM's effort:
(http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee511/brickiematt/Capture.png)
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Nick74 on March 22, 2015, 05:31:57 PM
Post by: Nick74 on March 22, 2015, 05:31:57 PM
They both look pretty cool.
They are much more substantial looking in the trouser department compared to one without the barwork. Now if only they weren't a Datsun.......
They are much more substantial looking in the trouser department compared to one without the barwork. Now if only they weren't a Datsun.......
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 22, 2015, 06:13:27 PM
Post by: GGV8Cruza on March 22, 2015, 06:13:27 PM
Quote from: scarpsD40 on March 21, 2015, 11:23:25 AM
If anyone's heading to the Bris 4x4 show, I'd be interested in pics and thoughts on the new Navara.
Congrats to the Ironman crew for getting to market first.
Is an upgrade in the cards >:D
GG
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: KingBilly on March 22, 2015, 06:49:53 PM
Post by: KingBilly on March 22, 2015, 06:49:53 PM
Both the Ironman and TJM show utes were locked up tight. Couldn't see a heap inside with the window tint and being under indoor lights but they looked great. The tailgate has a funny little shelf/spooler on the top of it. You could rest a stubbie on it ;D but not sure of its real purpose.
KB
KB
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Bad Scott on March 22, 2015, 07:13:30 PM
Post by: Bad Scott on March 22, 2015, 07:13:30 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza on March 22, 2015, 06:13:27 PMYa know Scarps really wanted a T O Y O T A ;D ;D
Is an upgrade in the cards >:D
GG
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 22, 2015, 08:28:49 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 22, 2015, 08:28:49 PM
Quote from: GGV8Cruza on March 22, 2015, 06:13:27 PMNot yet, but thnx for asking.
Is an upgrade in the cards >:D
GG
Quote from: KingBilly on March 22, 2015, 06:49:53 PMthnx KB, appreciate the reply
Both the Ironman and TJM show utes were locked up tight. Couldn't see a heap inside with the window tint and being under indoor lights but they looked great. The tailgate has a funny little shelf/spooler on the top of it. You could rest a stubbie on it ;D but not sure of its real purpose.
KB
Quote from: SJindustries on March 22, 2015, 07:13:30 PMfixed it
Ya know Scarps really wanted a Diesel Patrol ;D ;D
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Hoffy on March 22, 2015, 08:39:17 PM
Post by: Hoffy on March 22, 2015, 08:39:17 PM
What sort of engine is in the new Nav? They look sweet
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Pete_R on March 22, 2015, 09:16:11 PM
Post by: Pete_R on March 22, 2015, 09:16:11 PM
Quote from: DaveR on March 21, 2015, 01:39:41 PM
Isn't it called a Pathfinder?
No. The current R52 Pathfinder is now a soft roader - no low range
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Jasjul on March 23, 2015, 08:41:02 AM
Post by: Jasjul on March 23, 2015, 08:41:02 AM
Quote from: Hoffy on March 22, 2015, 08:39:17 PM
What sort of engine is in the new Nav? They look sweet
They've got a 2.3lt in 2 states of tune. The higher state of tune is roughly equivalent to the most powerful of the old 2.5's. The V6 is history.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: speedcomm on March 24, 2015, 03:19:31 PM
Post by: speedcomm on March 24, 2015, 03:19:31 PM
Quote from: Pete_R on March 22, 2015, 09:16:11 PM
No. The current R52 Pathfinder is now a soft roader - no low range
Thanks Pete, beat me to it.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: 03hilux on March 24, 2015, 08:47:27 PM
Post by: 03hilux on March 24, 2015, 08:47:27 PM
I just read the thread title and expected to see a pic like this
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 24, 2015, 08:53:58 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 24, 2015, 08:53:58 PM
Quote from: 03hilux on March 24, 2015, 08:47:27 PMlol......as opposed to this? Ooops
I just read the thread title and expected to see a pic like this
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: oldmate on March 24, 2015, 09:07:52 PM
Post by: oldmate on March 24, 2015, 09:07:52 PM
I spotted one driving done the rd today at Robina.. Yeah true story.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 24, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on March 24, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
A new one?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: oldmate on March 24, 2015, 09:23:27 PM
Post by: oldmate on March 24, 2015, 09:23:27 PM
Quote from: scarpsD40 on March 24, 2015, 09:13:53 PM
A new one?
Yep, nice gold colour. Looked good.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: GUEY on March 25, 2015, 08:48:53 AM
Post by: GUEY on March 25, 2015, 08:48:53 AM
Are they still bringing these out with the option of coil or leaf rear?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2015, 03:35:48 PM
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2015, 03:35:48 PM
what is it with those hideous black/silver rims... they make baby jesus cry....
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Rumpig on March 25, 2015, 06:15:07 PM
Post by: Rumpig on March 25, 2015, 06:15:07 PM
Quote from: GUEY on March 25, 2015, 08:48:53 AMi believe so, i think I recall getting told that on the weekend by a mate
Are they still bringing these out with the option of coil or leaf rear?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: KingBilly on March 31, 2015, 05:27:52 AM
Post by: KingBilly on March 31, 2015, 05:27:52 AM
Quote from: GUEY on March 25, 2015, 08:48:53 AM
Are they still bringing these out with the option of coil or leaf rear?
Not sure but this is the bare bones model and it has coils.
KB
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Nick74 on April 01, 2015, 06:28:34 PM
Post by: Nick74 on April 01, 2015, 06:28:34 PM
I hate to give Nissan any credit for a good idea. But it really is about time someone did this and if the rest of the Nav is up to or better than par it should take a decent share of the market
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: DaveR on April 01, 2015, 06:34:57 PM
Post by: DaveR on April 01, 2015, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Nick74 on April 01, 2015, 06:28:34 PM
I hate to give Nissan any credit for a good idea. But it really is about time someone did this
Pretty bad hey, Landrover started the coil spring back end When?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: 99disco on April 01, 2015, 06:38:06 PM
Post by: 99disco on April 01, 2015, 06:38:06 PM
Yep about time you could buy a ute other than a patrol with coil rear end. Not everyone want/needs to carry a tonne.
Shane
Shane
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: cyberess on April 01, 2015, 10:41:28 PM
Post by: cyberess on April 01, 2015, 10:41:28 PM
SsangYong Actyon utes also have coil rear suspension ;)
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Bird on April 01, 2015, 10:47:22 PM
Post by: Bird on April 01, 2015, 10:47:22 PM
Quote from: cyberess on April 01, 2015, 10:41:28 PMyes but you have to look at it before getting in it... something most humans could never do.
SsangYong Actyon utes also have coil rear suspension ;)
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 14, 2015, 05:48:03 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 14, 2015, 05:48:03 PM
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/first-drive-car-review/ironman-4x4-2015-nissan-np300-navara-vl-review/
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: chisel on May 14, 2015, 07:35:29 PM
Post by: chisel on May 14, 2015, 07:35:29 PM
Thanks. Great review. Wonder what it is like in 100% stock form ... and on the beach...
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Johnnos3003 on May 14, 2015, 09:42:36 PM
Post by: Johnnos3003 on May 14, 2015, 09:42:36 PM
Quote from: 99disco on April 01, 2015, 06:38:06 PM
Yep about time you could buy a ute other than a patrol with coil rear end. Not everyone want/needs to carry a tonne.
Shane
Not sure about the aust model but the overseas model retained the full 1 ton payload according to a review I read.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: gordo350 on May 15, 2015, 06:54:38 AM
Post by: gordo350 on May 15, 2015, 06:54:38 AM
Sat in one at agfest on the weekend. Very disappointed. My knees were hitting the steering wheel just like the D22. Just like the old one there is not enough room for a standard size aussie. (6'4" & 125 kilos)
Title: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 15, 2015, 07:09:37 AM
Post by: scarpsD40 on May 15, 2015, 07:09:37 AM
Quote from: gordo350 on May 15, 2015, 06:54:38 AMlol......maybe the upper limits of standard size aussie......here's yours;D
Sat in one at agfest on the weekend. Very disappointed. My knees were hitting the steering wheel just like the D22. Just like the old one there is not enough room for a standard size aussie. (6'4" & 125 kilos)
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: gordo350 on May 15, 2015, 07:32:47 AM
Post by: gordo350 on May 15, 2015, 07:32:47 AM
Yes please. Do you have it in a king cab?
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Redback on May 15, 2015, 10:05:06 AM
Post by: Redback on May 15, 2015, 10:05:06 AM
Quote from: 99disco on April 01, 2015, 06:38:06 PM
Yep about time you could buy a ute other than a patrol with coil rear end. Not everyone want/needs to carry a tonne.
Shane
Defenders have coils and can carry over 1 tonne, actually they have had coils since 1983, singlecab doublecab and wagon versions, it's a myth you need leaf springs for heavy loads.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Bird on May 15, 2015, 10:08:18 AM
Post by: Bird on May 15, 2015, 10:08:18 AM
Quote from: RedbackDefenders have coils and can carry over 1 tonne, actually they have had coils since 1983...
infact has the same cab, poor quality riveted finish and most things since 1983 ;D
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: loanrangie on May 15, 2015, 05:10:46 PM
Post by: loanrangie on May 15, 2015, 05:10:46 PM
Quote from: Bird on May 15, 2015, 10:08:18 AM
infact has the same cab, poor quality riveted finish and most things since 1983 ;D
True, but the Range Rover has had coils alround since 1970.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: jeeps on May 15, 2015, 08:41:07 PM
Post by: jeeps on May 15, 2015, 08:41:07 PM
It's got a DPF filter...
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: dirtpilot on May 15, 2015, 08:53:03 PM
Post by: dirtpilot on May 15, 2015, 08:53:03 PM
I have a Patrol ute with coils rear end. Carries a ton no problem. Changing over springs to suit load is quick and easy.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2015, 09:51:01 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2015, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: jeeps on May 15, 2015, 08:41:07 PM
It's got a DPF filter...
End of story. Next!
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2015, 11:08:54 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on May 15, 2015, 11:08:54 PM
Personally I wouldn't touch a DPF diesel with a barge pole but in any case the days of the recreational diesel are numbered if developments in the trucking industry are anything to go by-
http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/01/diesel-particulate-filters-blessing-and-curse.aspx (http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/01/diesel-particulate-filters-blessing-and-curse.aspx)
Note in particular those comments from truckers what's mandated already in California-
"A new retrofit DPF costs between $15,000 and $20,000 or more depending on data logging and application.The filter element may cost between $5000 and $7500.00 and in California exchange is not permitted except in very rare cases."
"the EPA mandates that the DPF registered to the vehicle MUST remain with the vehicle for life. No exchanges, except for totally failed units. Application must be made to the EPA here in CA for DPF Serial Number changes."
Yes Californians are right up the EU's backside when it comes to Green regs and mandatory controls like this and we lag behind, but what's got the trucking industry here worried is what new equipment do you buy when they're all coming out with DPFs for the world market, just like the new diesel SUVs and 4WDs we're seeing. Furthermore how soon will our Regs rubber stamp those OS ones so don't go losing/exchanging your DPF when it's numbers match your vehicle only.
It's OK for the trucking industry to wear all that and pass the costs on to everything we buy but I'm not remotely interested in that can of worms for domestic diesels anymore. Diesels are yesterdays.
http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/01/diesel-particulate-filters-blessing-and-curse.aspx (http://www.truckinginfo.com/article/story/2015/01/diesel-particulate-filters-blessing-and-curse.aspx)
Note in particular those comments from truckers what's mandated already in California-
"A new retrofit DPF costs between $15,000 and $20,000 or more depending on data logging and application.The filter element may cost between $5000 and $7500.00 and in California exchange is not permitted except in very rare cases."
"the EPA mandates that the DPF registered to the vehicle MUST remain with the vehicle for life. No exchanges, except for totally failed units. Application must be made to the EPA here in CA for DPF Serial Number changes."
Yes Californians are right up the EU's backside when it comes to Green regs and mandatory controls like this and we lag behind, but what's got the trucking industry here worried is what new equipment do you buy when they're all coming out with DPFs for the world market, just like the new diesel SUVs and 4WDs we're seeing. Furthermore how soon will our Regs rubber stamp those OS ones so don't go losing/exchanging your DPF when it's numbers match your vehicle only.
It's OK for the trucking industry to wear all that and pass the costs on to everything we buy but I'm not remotely interested in that can of worms for domestic diesels anymore. Diesels are yesterdays.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: UIZ733 on May 16, 2015, 02:44:27 PM
Post by: UIZ733 on May 16, 2015, 02:44:27 PM
Some interesting and constructive comments and responses to the post. One respondent stands out however. He has little interesting to add except sarcasm and cynicism. Good posts or potentially good posts should not be hijacked by personal prejudice in my opinion.
Happy to be flamed if I am wrong.
Happy to be flamed if I am wrong.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: gordo350 on May 16, 2015, 02:47:21 PM
Post by: gordo350 on May 16, 2015, 02:47:21 PM
Must agree sadly. I just skim past those posts
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Elky on May 16, 2015, 07:16:16 PM
Post by: Elky on May 16, 2015, 07:16:16 PM
I have noticed that generally for every new 4wd released on the market there is always overwhelming disappointment.....
When the 100 series came out the change to five studs was an outrage
When the 200 came out it was too ugly and burned oil faster than the Middle East could dig it out
When the first of the d4d luxes came out they were ugly ditto the triton
When the pootrol ditched live axles the 4wd forums nearly exploded and so on...
The car makers are not stupid, they build to a proven formula that will see majority of sales to the average punter, not the 5% of us here on this forum, it is upto us to modify our trucks to suit ourselves after all isn't that half the fun?
I like the new navara, hopefully Nissan might challenge Toyota too, they have had the market sewn up for way too long!
Cheers
When the 100 series came out the change to five studs was an outrage
When the 200 came out it was too ugly and burned oil faster than the Middle East could dig it out
When the first of the d4d luxes came out they were ugly ditto the triton
When the pootrol ditched live axles the 4wd forums nearly exploded and so on...
The car makers are not stupid, they build to a proven formula that will see majority of sales to the average punter, not the 5% of us here on this forum, it is upto us to modify our trucks to suit ourselves after all isn't that half the fun?
I like the new navara, hopefully Nissan might challenge Toyota too, they have had the market sewn up for way too long!
Cheers
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: scarpsD40 on June 14, 2015, 08:13:44 PM
Post by: scarpsD40 on June 14, 2015, 08:13:44 PM
https://www.facebook.com/nissannavaraaus/videos/922274631145167/
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: rossmob on June 16, 2015, 03:10:27 AM
Post by: rossmob on June 16, 2015, 03:10:27 AM
Looks like a DMAX. 
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Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Diesel Power on June 16, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
Post by: Diesel Power on June 16, 2015, 08:32:47 PM
If anyone gets a closer look to these Navaras have a look at the lower control arm locating the rear diff.
It's pressed steel with a flat bar to cap it off, the the ABS line runs along the lower control arm but spaced out about 40 mm front the arm, not really suitable for off-road.
Regards
Angus.
It's pressed steel with a flat bar to cap it off, the the ABS line runs along the lower control arm but spaced out about 40 mm front the arm, not really suitable for off-road.
Regards
Angus.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: prodigyrf on August 05, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
Post by: prodigyrf on August 05, 2015, 12:26:14 PM
Quote from: UIZ733 on May 16, 2015, 02:44:27 PM
Some interesting and constructive comments and responses to the post. One respondent stands out however. He has little interesting to add except sarcasm and cynicism. Good posts or potentially good posts should not be hijacked by personal prejudice in my opinion.
Happy to be flamed if I am wrong.
Fair cop although I'm now aware when you walk into a showroom looking at diesel vehicles the sales staff aren't exactly gushing to show you the DPF, explain why it's there and the ins and outs of how it works or may not depending on your particular useage.
Statistics show the average passenger vehicle does 80% of its mileage in urban environments so potential purchasers need to be aware that modern emission controlled diesels are not often an ideal choice, particularly in manual form vis a vis CVT. In that regard I applaud the honesty of Subaru in spelling out the issues clearly for their potential customers, albeit on their website-
http://www.subaru.com.au/car-advice/benefits-of-a-diesel-engine (http://www.subaru.com.au/car-advice/benefits-of-a-diesel-engine)
I would like to think Nissan, etc and their sales staff would do the same so you can all make an educated choice. I'm mostly urban so I'll pass.
Title: Re: New Navara Launched
Post by: Bird on August 05, 2015, 01:13:40 PM
Post by: Bird on August 05, 2015, 01:13:40 PM
Quote from: loanrangieTrue, but the Range Rover has had coils alround since 1970.
... and the worlds worst depreciation since 1970.. ;D