2021 Nissan Navara/Frontier: Detailed walkaround review of the NEW Navara/Frontier

[@rsoul7282]

I had never considered a Navara myself. I thought, what this vehicle needs is a 17% bigger grille. And just like that, my prayers have been answered. Hallelujah.

[@JP-wm1cc]

Go for the 2021 Hilux mate...trust me on this.

[@rustumdesola6680]

@@JP-wm1cc why?

[@JP-wm1cc]

@@rustumdesola6680 - mostly reliability and resale value...Toyota trucks can last new 6 generations easy and they are in high demand always so can get back a good chunk of your money should you decide to part with it. Sure they might lack in the cosmetic department but I will take a good engine over good looks

[@1250GSX]

@@JP-wm1cc Lol. Hilux is a now a complete shit box living off past glories. They are measurably worse than almost every competitor in every way.

[@tamm_mf]

I've seen many of your channel reviews, I would say: you are one of the best when it comes to car reviews on youtube. I enjoyed the content of this video as many others on the channel. Thanks, and my best regards.

[@andymc8355]

I love my Navara, but now i want one of these. 2021 Model Beautiful. What a beast

[@Garlander]

This is way more up to date and stylish compared to the frontier here in the US. Send it over 👍

[@mrdriver4271]

I still have the 2006 Nissan Navara 4.0 V6. I still think it’s the best Navara Nissan ever made. Extremely powerful. 😍😍

[@farispencer]

Yessirrr

[@simonthabang4292]

That's a machine

[@saheliumd7182]

I love the way he points to the cars in the thumbnails, really just looks like a kid doing show and tell. Great passion.

[@CarExpertAus]

😁

[@autocamping5057]

This is the creativity of Nissan

[@ajax240k]

Nice Datsuns in the background

[@CarExpertAus]

Old school 😄

[@pratapp]

The red one looks awesome

[@diageorge6460]

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[@diageorge6460]

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[@ukaszsojewski4811]

Great car and looks more modern now. Good luck Navara 👍

[@claywatt6168]

Blows me away......those drum brakes.

[@TheLordsaviour]

Drum brakes hold better as a parking brake, so I have been told. What is needed (which was delivered in the first upgrade 2019 model UK) was better front brakes.

[@rayzor07]

I drive a Navara currently and I was also hoping that they would have updated the engine to a more powerful unit. The interior they could have updated a bit more as well. Still better than a Hilux though. Nissan is losing this battle unfortunately it seems. This updated model is not going to make a change in the sales figures.

[@CarExpertAus]

We were hoping for a little more from the engine too. But there's still time to slot a V6 under the bonnet. Fingers crossed!

[@terrysmith7740]

So with your comment above, in what respect is this better than a new Hilux?

[@rayzor07]

@@terrysmith7740 Maybe my wording I used was wrong and should have probably said that it offers better value for money than a Hilux. Here in Africa, in terms of the price you pay for a similar specced Hilux, you get way more features than the Hilux. However, this is now said with the fact that I bought mine 3 years ago and at that time, the Hilux offered me way less spec, especially in terms of the engine option and the other features such as satnav, rear parking camera etc. The way the Navara drives is also better than the Hilux as I tested both. The Navara is underrated and quite a solid vehicle and had absolutely no issues at all in the 3 years I have had it thus far. The Hilux is a solid offering, but this is a personal opinion when I say that one pays way too much for a Toyota Hilux in terms of what it offers. Maybe I am wrong and they have really upped their game.

[@mfalme]

@@rayzor07 I agree i'm based in Africa and from a value perspective the Navara is king here. Hilux is wildly overpriced for base model specs. Same price on a Navara and you get all the bells and whistles

[@stevenrostron6671]

@@terrysmith7740 Drive them, on-road the Hilux is a pig, the Nissan is almost car-like and I think class-leading (even better than the Ranger) due to the rear suspension. It looks far better than the Hilux, but that is subjective of course.

[@dwmaphosa8756]

Best looking in the segment👌🔥

[@anthonyramdin1037]

Exterior looks good but interior no. Considering that the navara isn't a pickup that is designed for hard off roading and carrying really heavy loads, the interior should have been spruced up like the dmax. But it's ok I guess

[@chappo4845]

I think the DMax sister truck, the Mazda, has a great interior. Almost the same as the Isuzu of course, but Mazda don't seem afraid to stray from the grey.

[@bigreading5575]

@@chappo4845 I'm sure in the mazda by model you can only get brown leather 🤮🤮

[@d.k.1394]

Ok is not ok!

[@warboyrb]

Have you checked out the DMax at all? Interior was garbage. Try the new Hilux Rogue if you want nice interiors.

[@unknownd7409]

Interior changes are very minimal, but finally a new steering wheel!

[@CarExpertAus]

No more beeping the horn when you do u-turns! 😅

[@rayzor07]

@@CarExpertAus Yep that is embarrassing as that happens to me quite often in my current Navara. The slow steering is still very annoying for me.

[@OverdoseCule]

Looks amazing, can't wait for it to arrive to central america

[@Mambey]

I like the old 720 in the background.

[@CarExpertAus]

💪🏻😁

[@tommumford1163]

Exterior yes, interior no. Needs the new Nissan logo as well

[@FreedomFighter88]

Agreed. I’m 6ft only and barely fit in it, back room is next to nothing as expected from utes but it’s smaller then a Toyota carolla

[@aaron5222]

Proof Nissan is stuck 2 generation's behind everyone.

[@brandobandit819]

And Toyota is stuck 5 generations behind? Lol

[@aaron5222]

@@brandobandit819 definitely! Not to mention my clutch failed under 10k due to the release bearing going bad and killing my pressure plate. And toyota corporate is playing games and trying to put this on me.

[@brandobandit819]

@@aaron5222 now that's honesty which most Toyota fanboys don't have because they're always in denial.

[@aaron5222]

@@brandobandit819 i was on the fan boy train trust me. Untill I woke up after having a few issues. Then I test drove other trucks and it made me realize I bought a truck with a backseat so small my daughter can kick me in the head. And it's just a outdated plastic bucket. Also getting 18mpg in a small truck is stupid. My loner tundra is 10000% worse.

[@ryanhayes9008]

and when nissian released the np300 they where how far behind again ?

[@bigreading5575]

Exterior looks great minus those random red bits but still no extra power , no rear disks and the interior still looks like it's from a 2004 micra. When you see the leap of the dmax in terms or interior, safety and the spec you get for a decent price, hard to see how some LED Lights and some visual changes will trump that.

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

Gosh Paul’s voice is so smoothing

[@chappo4845]

Excellent review as always. Do these vehicles really need more power? With more power comes different dynamics that alters what they are. Most of the current crop keep up with traffic easily. And most who've owned them for some time would no longer notice the truck like ride - you get used to it, it becomes normal. I bought a dual cab as a daily driver truck. I knew it wasn't going to be like an SUV, or a car based ute. That's why our other car is a sedan. The ute is a utility vehicle designed to do utility things. Perhaps the market may split - Raptor and other premium models, like the Nissan shown, can be aimed at people who really want an SUV with a tray and the lower spec models, c'mon who doesn't love a base spec - they tend to age well, can remain more like daily driver trucks. SUVs really don't carry a great deal so I can understand the desire for an SUV like ute for the bikes or other toys. But some of us are quite happy with their ute being more like a truck. My current ride is like a limousine compared to an XB Fairmont wagon I had many years ago! Someone who lives near me has a late 60s Dodge flat bed with a petrol 8, just restored enough to work as a daily driver. Its not fast, probably jiggles a bit but I reckon he's always smiling.

[@andyirons7162]

thanks for sharing dude

[@captaina4458]

Wow! Nissan nailed it on looks alone.

[@erhanuzdilli9788]

I own a 2017 model stx me as an owner would like see A pillar grab handle bigger glove box and one above for storage and centre console bigger as well front bigger 4 spot disc and rear disc as well rear folding seats with 10 to 15 cm recline for rear passenger comfort with these mods it will be something most buyers will consider.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks! Let’s hope Nissan reads this 😁

[@adamsabri6299]

right???? that grab handle and cooling cup holder really gets me

[@sebastianbueno6823]

Now looks better!!!

[@4fourjaw]

Yes v6 please or even an inline 6 would be good thanks......

[@CarExpertAus]

V6 in this would be great fun!

[@TheLordsaviour]

I dont think they will ever do it even though merc have one that fits right in. I have the first gen np300 and it definitely needs an engine upgrade. When accelerating it sounds like it's thrown a rod.

[@hedydd2]

Everyone talks V6. Very few walk V6 in pickups. Too expensive to purchase and to repair with four camshafts, two cylinder heads and all the valve drivetrain. Plus the extra pumping and friction losses impeding efficiency.

[@4fourjaw]

@@hedydd2 I'm an inline six person myself but either are better than a 4 cylinder......

[@hedydd2]

@@4fourjaw In a diesel pickup truck? Come off it? In a BMW M series car, yes fine, gimme a six.

[@kmuinde]

Now this is a good improvement navara, first time I have liked it's looks, interior not much improvement

[@j.o.9098]

Really loving the new look and that you can still have a manual transmission. Great job Nissan. I want one.

[@nicaeng]

I thought Nissan was serious about the Navara, this is not enough to compete against the other brands.

[@nicaeng]

Just read today that the new Mitsubishi Triton, expected in 2022, is going to be based on the new Navara platform, so Renault, Mitsubishi and Nissan, are making a combined effort like Mazda and Isuzu or Ford and Volkswagen, in the next 2 years, this ute segment is going to be amazing.

[@chevy5755]

@@nicaeng Mitsubishi just released an all new generation Triton. Why would they change platform?

[@Silly930]

@@chevy5755 because it is good and cheap

[@richieduck67]

Shame no engine updates really needs an increase in power / torque

[@enriqueasmodikromo4063]

Yessdss it only has 188hp

[@hom2fu]

style, pony/torque, and mpg

[@byrongaray869]

Yes, even Toyota went for a new 200hp!!

[@doomers5919]

Thailand had a twin 2.3 turbo

[@byrongaray869]

@@doomers5919 yeah, in Central and South America we only got a 2.5 single turbo

[@Davide_sd]

Thanks for the review! Does it have multi-link rear suspensions?

[@tongducthanh]

Same Question

[@jaco8709]

Looks much better than the previous navara,before this facelift. I hated Nissan for replacing the previous navara (I think,it'scalled the D40),with the (now on the road) navara. That 3.0l V6 diesel Navarra's was so nice

[@lukejfrancis]

No leather dash, no electric steering, no adaptive cruise control guess it's a no for me

[@CarExpertAus]

This one is still pre-production, so hopefully they'll be able to add radar cruise control in. It's available on a number of other utes in the segment.

[@stevornrichards1380]

You buying a truck or a luxury car?

[@bno5357]

@@stevornrichards1380 RCD is not luxury in my view. Miss it in my Navara EP300 16. Satisfied with it but most probably, the next one will be the new Mazda BT50.

[@lukejfrancis]

@@stevornrichards1380 Just a vehicle in 2021. This isn't the early 20s anymore

[@aronsanchez6999]

This Pro4x truck is met for the outdoor person/overland person. All the things you mentioned are useless to people that will mainly will be buying this trucks. My wife’s car has all the things you mentioned and I never used them.

[@JohnSmith-nz4bn]

Those rear lights look like they're combination LED/bulb, not full LED as specified.

[@Cynthiaanderson10]

I like the increase in load capabilities making it perfect for a tradie set up. Makes me nervous with drum brakes in rear. I’m not sure what the answer is here but do you think one of these manufacturers can design a place for a car jack that doesn’t involve the removal/adjustment of two kids seats to retrieve it? Really annoying when it’s 11pm and the kids are asleep.

[@CarExpertAus]

Good point! Not sure where else it could go unless you built a box in the tray.

[@waynehobbs5175]

Rear drum brakes in a 2021 model. That is underdone. Many manufacturers have cut costs in that area regrettably. Stopping distance fully loaded would be bad I zm thinking. Not sure why ANCAP don't knock half a star for that.

[@lukeshaw2854]

The interior needs an update and a v6 or even a bit more power would be nice. Exterior wise it looks good though.

[@punkyou4009]

This is NEW not ALL NEW that's why the changes was so minimal. V6 is only for the frontier (US version), not for the np300

[@liamguzman7542]

Amarok proves that the market wants V6 and X class Confirms it needs to be affordable , hopefully Navara V6 can be reality

[@CarExpertAus]

Fingers crossed!

[@billfleming8344]

Great clear and precise clip. more please

[@CarExpertAus]

We have a full Navara review on our channel now as well :-)

[@st_1998]

Looks much more rugged!

[@CarExpertAus]

Definitely!

[@autonewstv86]

*Great Review but I Bought a DMAX XTerrain.. Way ahead of this!!* 😑

[@CarExpertAus]

Congrats on the purchase!

[@mickfromaustralia2680]

Me too, gotta wait till December before I can pick mine up. Congratulations mate!! What colour did you choose?

[@Naessey]

I was pretty sold on the Ford or Toyota until I drove the DMax. Delivery is early Jan. I think the changes for the Toyota and Nissan are welcomed, however the 2021 DMax update really changed the market. Who would have thought 10yrs ago, utes would be one of the most competitive segments in Australia. Sorry Nissan, not this time.

[@evilkidd1876]

Stink!! 2020 ..where's the updates. Starting to feel ethe car. Version of the iphone

[@markpatricktee1989]

Dick Max

[@mattyj3211]

Biggest improvement is the rear centre console and the rear seat anchor points for kids seat🥱

[@i.g.2416]

Not a fan of the oversized grill but I like the back tho & I think that fender flares might start a trend on the other utes 😄

[@brookesnuts]

Need to put in a 3.0 Liter Twin Turbo PETROL out of the Infiniti 298 KW Please Come on Nissan. That 2.3L motor is why I bought a Ranger

[@benjamineverton3289]

Agreed!

[@brookesnuts]

@CyberVeg why ??

[@MobilityforLife]

You and 1000000 other people.

[@alphalima7572]

US is getting a 3.8L V6. 301hp 280tq

[@brookesnuts]

@@alphalima7572 I'd rather the twin turbo 3.0 V6 more torque and better fuel economy

[@jessejohnson4650]

V6 plz and thank you Nissan

[@rajesh4766]

Another great review can’t wait for the test drive review to see how it handles the Aussie tracks,love the new colors that are coming out

[@waynehobbs5175]

I don't like the polished grey primer colour.

[@matthewjeffery3284]

Hi Paul love your videos When will you take this for a test drive

[@kevinshea5819]

The steering wheel is exact replica of my wife 2020 Altima. Same screen and dash cluster. Exact.

[@alvinderosa6234]

Next one is the ford ranger 2021 pls. Thank you

[@aucklandguy6362]

if they gave it rear disc brakes, apple carplay/android auto, wireless charging pad, radar cruise control and maybe stretching it bit - but a HUD surely can't be that hard (keeping my eyes on the road is preferable but with our shitty low speed limits its hard to do). I would be sold but otherwise... eh... not really all that competitive in the ute space. Not like they come in much cheaper in the ute market, and even if they did - whats 5-10K difference if you're financing. 2020/21 utes feel like 2014 cars in some regards, they really need to play catch up.

[@greggee5695]

Still not up to the spec in all areas compared to its Competitors, eg Dmax , Ranger ect. and the 2.0ltr Ranger kills it for power and toque and probably fuel economy.

[@mixalis6168]

Tho a lot better than a Hilux, which all the sheep seem to buy !

[@jaybajan]

@@mixalis6168 cause we sheep will still be driving the same hilux for 20 years after all the fords and others are in the dump rusting away

[@vevohoeyo]

@@jaybajan sorry mate your ignorant as the hilux of today is simply not tough and reliable like you think they are bottom feeder utes nowadays

[@phonicfrog_]

@@jaybajan probably spending more time off the road with dpf faults & recalls hence the lack of rust 😂

[@jaybajan]

@@phonicfrog_ i heard that plenty utes in austrailla have dpf issues, But here in Barbados i never seen anyone with dpf issues. including me.

[@rhyanbadival8265]

Exited for your 2020 ultimate ute comparison

[@d.k.1394]

Rear drum brakes??????????????

[@RD11RT]

Well done Paul. This is the best information into this latest release. I'd be interested to see how a bullbar is going to look for this thing given the radar etc you pointed out was at the bottom of the grill. About time they lost the woeful steering wheel. I also note the colour is similar to the one offered in the raptor and 'FX4 Max' and called it the PRO4X' interesting...

[@CarExpertAus]

We have a few photos of the bulbar version here if you’d like to check it out: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-navara-revealed-safer-ute-here-early-2021

[@atomantau1]

I agree with the comments, the D-Max XTerrain is miles ahead with the interior design and dash layout, but its suspension still has some way to go.

[@abuturky4]

This car deserves a better engine

[@domeniccostabile1659]

All utes need a v6 turbo diesel

[@lucashurst4191]

yeah i agree

[@MrLeahcim1988]

I fail to see why only vw has jumped on this I think Colorado could've been saved by dropping the ls3 in from factory

[@hedydd2]

What utes need for business use is low running and repair costs. This is not usually associated with V6 Diesel engines. VW and Mercedes have ended production of the V6 pickups. Mercedes have left the market completely while VW have ended German production and no longer sell pickups in Europe. VW have plans to re-enter the market in a few years with a badge engineered next generation Ford Ranger.

[@jeffstryker1454]

It needs a bigger engine and interior updates and does it still have coil rear springs?

[@CarExpertAus]

Still uses coil springs at the rear 😁

[@coldude2559]

And for just under 70k is an absolute steal! 😂😂😂😂

[@Napsy24]

The best car review

[@rforracemode5846]

utes are stepping up, i like this. Looks heaps better than the previous gen. I think i needs a bump in the engine department though.

[@brocuba6539]

best paul. I am a loyal fan from Malaysia

[@cymans1164]

Iove to see a v6 on the navara

[@timfudy3147]

It baffles me how they all keep upgrading these utes, mostly cosmetically, then do a huge price hike but leave the same old underpowered engines. The Navara is so gutless it can't even cope with sand. Got to be around the 70K mark with 140kw.

[@jockmarshall7601]

Nothing wrong with the current motor. I have no problems driving in sand. If you find it difficult to drive in sand< maybe you need to learn to drive correctly. As a matter of interest do you have a manual or automatic. I have a manual.

[@ifineNick]

WoW!! look like a prototype!!

[@jaykazama9132]

Needs: - rear disc brakes - more fuctional interior - would like to see a usb port near the mirror like the Ranger - new engine, or a increase of power. - clearer camera system - sunroof

[@garyandthebat]

Love it. How much?

[@CarExpertAus]

Pricing hasn't been released just yet. More information on it here: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2021-nissan-navara-revealed-safer-ute-here-early-2021

[@garywoods3561]

All I could say is awesome love it.

[@mjlv123]

Just in my dreams. Amazing

[@gshaw7477]

I really like Nissan’s but just can’t talk myself into this. Engine is just too small......I think the overall package probably beats the Hilux with its ridiculous price tag and for my taste it’s not in the same class as the new Dmax or Ranger. Shame as I was expecting and hoping for a better vehicle in this new model.

[@RockyLinJun]

closed this vid when i looked the interior …

[@CarExpertAus]

😢

[@jamieshields9521]

Great review but I would like upgrade from D40 Navara to bigger Titan, I wish Nissan would build RHD for Australian market. I need bigger truck for farming especially towing heavy trailers.

[@iMitsubishiZA]

Such a great looking vehicle, such a pity Nissan don’t know how to create a funky young interior, soooooo old school. Ford won’t need to worry yet...

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Looking forward to having this tailgate me home

[@Mochabear85]

Looks alright. One thing i dont get is why some higher grade ute models on the market dont do darker headlining and pillars. One thing i really liked about the wildtrak interior and now the Dmax X-terrain. The lighter colour just looks and feels too cheap!

[@MrKevinkeagan]

really need a V6 diesel for this pickup

[@rajiidham9394]

Vin diesel

[@Shane101A]

When the new Frontier is unvealed in 'Merica, they better step up there game.

[@obamabethuel2908]

Wow this was cool

[@karlo9535]

Still has coil springs? No engine update? More like mid cycle refresh

[@Rilss247]

Best ute in the market why would you want leafs in the rear less flex, and a worse all around ride?😂

[@genius-no5sl]

Looks amazing

[@harjindermann8810]

Hey Car Expert, loves your reviews. could you tell me which vehicle you would choose Nissan Navara 2.5L Turbo OR Frontier 2.3L Twin Turbo? and why. Thanks.

[@graememellor8319]

First skippy or emu will write it off

[@timrobertson7237]

Do you have plans to review the 2022 Pathfinder?

[@lungiledingaan3826]

1st facelift since 2014. Hilux has had 2 since launch in 2016.

[@philth9931]

Introducing Nissan's latest smartphone: Pro 4X

[@norventuscano8485]

The navara is the only japanese pickup truck that can compete the Ranger in terms of technology and and Safety Features here in the Philippines. Good job Nissan! The Toyota Safety Sense and Isuzu's IDAS are not yet available here, maybe in 2023.

[@craigcole9786]

Nice looking exterior, let down by a sub standard interior,

[@byrongaray869]

*Disappointed...* We were expecting at least a better engine, better interior and payload capacity. That's just a slight improvement for the looks. I even thought those were red tow hooks on the front. Even Toyota went for a 200hp engine, they focused on the small and important details. Dmax has a luxurious interior and so on.

[@tukstuimaba]

Too good 👏🏽

[@brandonlaswiss1037]

In US & Canada it most likely have a 3.8 L V6 maybe a New 3.0L V6 Engine in USA I wonder if Honda will sell its new 2021 Honda Ridgeline PHV truck over seas

[@CarExpertAus]

Yes, the North American version will likely get a better set of engines than we do. But it's a slightly different vehicle to this one, despite sharing the same name.

[@ANUKU_ALLAN_JEFF]

Lovely truck

[@ggsdude1]

Too many people complaining about it cant compete with other trucks in the market when most of you truck owners just haul air to and from work 99% of the time.

[@kikomachine8276]

Love the new look and color... But we need more than that to knockdown the top tier pickups in the market.

[@theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275]

NIssan seems to have better exterior designers than interior designers. love the new headlights and so on, this wild trak competitor looks good. interior okay but not great compared to that new mazda everything just to old.

[@swanblake]

Interior is dated already and its not even out. Seems like a lazy update to me. Not sure who this is for when considering the better competition

[@johnasdelacruz2564]

Cant wait for the facelit of the terra

[@Angus57]

Originally bought a D40 then replaced it with the current version. Watched the video to see if they had improved the interior and it’s a big fat no! You specifically noted their seat design. Well the seats were made smaller in the last update, there’s still no coat hooks (that must have added to Nissans’ profit margin), the rear seat is held up by a bent bit of wire on a bit of nylon which causes the seat to fall down if your on the move (the R&D team must be so proud of that effort!) and now they’re making the steering wheel smaller. Jeeez, they should have named it the Navara Chocolate bar... another product which started off well and has been put on a spec diet! But let me guess, the price won’t have gone down... so another less for more bargain 🤔

[@homewilson8821]

Pretty ordinary made/designed for the , not to seriously off roader " I went on gravel road so I'm a 4wd expert. Would still like to see a bit longer wheel base to fit a slide on camper. Would I buy against a Hi Lux or D Max depends how much I could squeeze the dealer, as they are all overpriced and taking the piss.

[@PAN_Outdoor]

Get my dmax in april.. but have to say.. nice looking car.. 🤙🏽

[@mickfromaustralia2680]

So by looking at how many views are the Utes on your channel, it looks like the most popular are the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and the Nissan Navara. Poor old Hilux had the least views. Times are a changing...

[@brandobandit819]

People are awaken.

[@kreamypie]

Is everything the same underneath the new navara like the suspension ?

[@enricocasaol674]

most probably considering they kept the motor the same...

[@CarExpertAus]

Nissan didn't elaborate, but the suspension has been strengthened. The payload is now up to 1200kg on some models and 1100kg on this model, which is more than the equivalent Ranger/HiLux variants.

[@bassambouhamad7935]

Beautiful .