Nissan Navara D40 2005-2015 used ute review

When it was launched in 2005, the ‘D40’ Nissan Navara offered a bigger, more passenger-friendly cabin than other utes.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5 Interior , 2 out of 5

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good
  • Spacious cabin with a usable rear seat
  • Grunty turbocharged diesel engine
  • Huge, practical load tray
The not-so-good
  • Chassis corrosion becoming a problem
  • Engine and transmission issues can be costly

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 Nissan Navara D40 RX double cab

Price

$21,000 to $40,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, 106kW/356Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

12,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

9.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Diesel

Length

5125mm

Width

1850mm

Height

1780mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 2000kg (braked)

Turning circle

13.3m

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