The Navara was launched in November in base single cab and E, SE, V and VL double cab variants – all featuring the 163 PS/403Nm (190 PS/450 Nm on the VL) 2.5 litre YD25DDTi four-cylinder turbodiesel and four-wheel drive. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard on the single cab, E and SE models; the SE also has a seven-speed automatic as an option, while the V and VL models have it as standard.
It’s a handsome thing, with available equipment including LED projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air-conditioning vents (first for the segment), dual airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist as well as stability control. Do note, however, that a lot of these are only available on the top VL.
The Navara is unique in that it’s the only mainstream pick-up truck sold in Malaysia (the oddball SsangYong Actyon Sports notwithstanding) to come with a multi-link rear suspension with coil springs. This results in a better ride, but also makes the rear sink under heavy loads.
Prices start from at RM79,000 for the single cab model, while the base double cab E retails at RM89,800. Moving up the range, there’s the SE that costs RM97,800 for the manual and RM102,800 for the automatic model, followed by the automatic-only V priced at RM109,800. The VL with all the bells and whistles tops the range with a retail sticker of RM120,800. All prices are on-the-road without insurance.
You can see the NP300 Navara’s full specifications, options and colour choices on CarBase.my. But enough writing – watch the video above to find out which one you should buy, and sound off in the comments after the jump. Thanks for watching.
