2021 Nissan Navara Review - Behind the Wheel

We don't have just one Nissan Navara for review, we have two: the VE and the PRO-4X-top of the line and middle of the road on this episode of Behind the Wheel. Check out what makes the midsize pickup truck such a standout in the Philippines.
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[@DeanBKK]

As a foreigner living in Thailand, I appreciate the Filipino auto reviews because Filipino's speak English in their videos. All the automotive KZbinr's here speak Thai (obviously).

[@CaptainChristianZ1818]

As a foreigner in the Philippines, I totally can relate. Not all but a few do english reviews. And they are pretty good too.

[@kingthranduil8807]

I used to envy cars with lots of tech when I was still driving a mid variant altis. Now that im driving a car with all the bells and whistles, i realized you dont need most of the hitech/automatic features. Madalas dagdag gastos at intindihin pag nasira o may error. With that said, the entry level AT variant navara seems like a very good deal

[@arisart22]

What do you think would be the most essentials tech and features you'll need for a car then? I'm soon to be a first time owner and I'm easily get attracted to techy features.

[@kingthranduil8807]

@@arisart22 Parking sensors, reverse camera, Android auto/apple carplay compatibility for the headunit..and airbags of course. Rain sensing wipers, auto dimming rearview mirrors, automatic/auto leveling headlamps or even cruise control is totally unnecessary for me.

[@peterbailon7773]

I like this comment 🙌

[@HansLotap]

Exactly. Head unit, Reverse camera, parking sensors, power folding side mirror, 360 camera and cruise control. Gotta need that for long drives. The rest. I dont need.

[@franka6790]

Parang cellphone na ang mga cars ngayon.

[@oinks3782]

I cant even afford these cars and yet I watch because I am entertained. :)

[@Scorpions824]

You'll get there, bro!

[@patrickkk2279]

I feel you bruh😆

[@rhoylagua4578]

Ifeelyou

[@aselsantos6142]

Ifeelyah!

[@johnlouisallego8582]

Makakabili ka soon! God bless you

[@markjavier2295]

This is one of the best comment sections I have seen :) Nice for different guys to share lists about what are essentials in a vehicle. Plus, in one of the comments below, many individuals even gave encouragement to one who could not buy his/her own vehicle yet. Because of the ongoing pandemic, having one's own vehicle is no longer a luxury but a necessity. God bless everyone :)

[@presm26]

I own a 2018 sports edition but I can't seem to get enough of these reviews.

[@LarLeeV03]

I agree with u,it doesn’t seem to be popular than other trims...maybe its more unique or limited than others haha

[@howdepressing2495]

Man, that face lift is astounding. The Terra's goona look amazing

[@joshuaeitan3746]

Unfortunately, the facelifted Terra looks a bit far from this face. It would've been better if it carried the same design IMO

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

got the VL variant of the new navara 2021 lineup. It has power seats! and has 18 inch wheels. If you are not aiming for the rugged look of the pro4x the VL variant actually is a very good buy. I'm extremely happy with mine. And the quad led lights at front and the DRLs are the best looking so far in the PH market! Definitely a head turner

[@reyki42b30]

Hi sir, did you encounter any issues with the auto braking system? Also how's the ride quality? Thanks

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

@@reyki42b30 none so far. I believe nissan already fixed their auto breaking feature years ago so no need to worry about that. Ride quality is amazing for a pickup. Like what caco said in his vids, coil springs makes a whole lot difference.

[@reyki42b30]

@@ErnestMarvinEsteban thanks!

[@v.m3749]

@@ErnestMarvinEsteban kmusta ang kunsumo sir tipid din po ba sa krudo?

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

@@v.m3749 di ko masabi since city driving ako palagi. Pero average lang sya. Di sya matipid di rin maman masyado magastos.

[@jed1knyts997]

One thing i notice with car reviews is the lack of after-sales review. We can argue that it may differ on dealerships, but for the vehicle in general, why aren't reviewers providing that vital info to help buyers decide? Say the navara vs. ranger question. I've heard bad stories from ford ranger customers because of frequent issues, plus expensive maintenance costs. Maybe reviewers should start gathering these data as well, at least based from the previous model as a reference. Nonetheless, fun review as usual, more power to you

[@kingthranduil8807]

After sales support is almost non-existent with all brands. Pag follow-up pa nga lang ng plaka, iiwan ka na sa ere eh.

[@praisethelordgodjesus4645]

Im planning to get the TOL red one but still eyeing the strada. Im confuse between the two.. maybe when i get home and try to test drive both of them will give me the final decision.. Btw.. Caco still never fail to entertain me.. he is like Bitoy of the car world of philippines. imho nothing will beat him giving reviews regarding vehicles.

[@hgr4255]

Who is this guy narrating? What a great ad-man. I laugh everytime I see him reviewing stuff. He makes it a joy to watch. Funny, intelligent - whatta guy, thanks.

[@LexA-y1b]

His name is Caco Terona

[@jaysonacosta506]

I have the M/T VE, and damn I love the power it brings. Even you don't step on the gas especially at 1st and 2nd gear it keeps going and what I love most when the engine fell short on lower gears the turbo charge come to the rescue even at low RPM. I love driving may manual ve at just 2000 rpm it brings enough power.

[@reyhernandez7971]

ok po ba i drive yung VE 4x4 MT sir? puro AT kc ang pang test drive :D

[@tendosan8539]

Very True, M/T EL 2nd gear keeps going.

[@userjlj]

ito ang gusto ko about nissan and mitsubishi.. engine specs are the same among all models unlike toyota, if you don't have the top of the line spec, you will have a diff engine spec.. love the PRO X model.. those black accents make the truck look sporty..

[@kiyazaki4975]

Surprisingly, the VL variants of the Navara has powered seats and seat pockets.

[@sergefil744]

Also tire pressure monitoring

[@gerardoberdin6036]

Engine with high torques will deliver high pulling power than engine with lower torques. When overtaking and driving uphill 3rd gear is very powerful for high torque engine whereas low torques may shift to 2nd gear to ist gear when driving uphill to catch up.

[@yelbunag5025]

Yung buong mundo na ang nagreview ng bagong navarra pero ikaw lang nakapansin sa butas sa may steering wheel... 😅😂🤣

[@cacotirona]

Naghahanap ng kasama kasi yung pimple ko, hahahahahaha

[@diethersantos6404]

​@@cacotironacover it, see it, cover it, see it lol love that part 🤣🤣🤣

[@ledpaat]

caco shouldve continued his first joke as: "Capable of conquering any Frontier at any Calibre"

[@kfbarrientos4915]

Love this guy lol so humourous, entertaining and knowledgeable. 💯

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

So I was choosing between ford ranger fx4 max and nissan navara. Was leaning towards the ranger pero nung nakita ko yung new exterior ng navara lalo na yun mid variant na VE/VL na inlove talaga ako. Parang perfect mixture ng elegance ang macho looks. Bonus na rin siguro yung maganda at di tinipid na features unlike yung mid variants ng ranger ang daming kulang. So ayun nag apply na ako sa dealer last week and sana ma approve. Planning to get the 4 x 2 VL variant. Laking tulong ng comparo at videos like this one sa decision making ko.

[@ronramos771]

How about the Isuzu dmax?

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

@@ronramos771 i don’t like the front design of the dmax. That’s one major factor. The front grille looks weird for my taste.

[@70softrocker]

When you're young, you aspire to have these and you actually get them.. when you're 60, you ask: do i need this!? I'd rather be where i am now, practical and frugal than when you're young and wasting your money on things you realized you didn't need after all...ah but i love looking and admiring these things... i pretend im in a nissan navarra or honda civic when i drive my 2nd hand honda city.. then i smile when i realize i didn't throw away all that money for things i don't need when i was younger...thank you lord for guiding me.

[@markjavier2295]

I agree :) As long as the vehicle is reliable and has a comprehensive set of safety features, I'm okay with it :)

[@gerardoberdin6036]

The more features the more convenience but the more hassles and expenses for fixing troubles, however at least for once in a lifetime we experienced and enjoy high tech car that affordable to our pocket.

[@donvi3697]

Before i finally bought it... i was totally in loved with the hybrid kicks, but everything made a big turn when , i saw bad reviews with kicks, out of my disappointment,😢 unintentionally i checked on NAVARA on the showroom , then i think it will be 2nd choice, i said to my self, with the price almost equal to kicks, i guess this was a wise choice.. kicks was my first love ,but now i owned this navara ve , i think Navara is now my true love...King of Autodeal had influenced me a lot on choosing my Suited Car for myself , Mabuhay po kayo, maraming salamat!❤😊

[@diethersantos6404]

Update: There's also another Navara variant it's called "Calibre-X" basically a cheaper Pro4x

[@IanAlbs]

You missed to show how the coil springs perform/ respond to payload. also hope when you're reviewing pickups next time try to show how it perform on the off road ( its natural habitat)

[@peabrained3144]

And the construction site.

[@arvinabiera6842]

The mall is its natural habitat

[@markjavier2295]

I agree with King Thranduil and most of the given lists :) My own list: a comprehensive set of airbags, reverse camera, parking sensors, safety features that should be standard (ex. ABS w/ EBD, stability control, etc.), ISOFIX tethers, lane departure warning, and blind spot detection. I think it is very good if the vehicle has an updated 5-star safety rating from a credible NCAP (ex. ASEAN NCAP).

[@markjavier2295]

P.S. For added convenience, during long drives: cruise control :)

[@i.g.2416]

Nissan Navara is really the contender for the pick up truck that need bigger tires

[@cosmicwhite7587]

I strongly agree, they're really quite small compared to the other contenders in the segment

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

The VL variant has 18” pero weird na yung pro 4x only has 17. Yung ve siguro understandable pa

[@i.g.2416]

@@ErnestMarvinEsteban un nga chance na sana sa pro4x na palakihan ng kahit 265/65 lng

[@luisvelasquez37]

I was truly impressed with the way Caco presented and reviewed this Pro4x, until i was able to snag a test drive of the vehicle, i just want to know why nobody, Caco included, ever mentioned how terrible the lag of the engine pull of the Pro4x, both in the automatic and in the manual mode? That is the reason for the WAS in my first sentence. I realized that the review was not honest or at the very least deliverately lacking in some very vital information.

[@kylepagador2786]

The Hilux GRS was one of our choices when buying a 4x4 truck. We went with the Navara Pro-4x instead. Just a few points why we went with the Pro-4x, riding comfort of course, nissan intelligent mobility which includes automatic emergency braking, blind spot alert, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, and a better 360 camera in my opinion. Rear air vents, factory roof rails, 7 inch digital gauge cluster, 5yrs/150k km warranty, 7-speed AT, all-terrain tires, and still cheaper by 250k pesos. What I wish my Navara had, which the hilux has, is the black headliner and rear grab handles only i guess. Both are good looking, reliable, but parts are slightly cheaper for hilux. Loving my Navara even more since I don’t know why the Hilux is much expensive yet short on features, specially on the driver assists.

[@kerskrt]

Because "Toyota" always overpriced at less features.

[@diethersantos6404]

@@kerskrt Ye

[@limpunsing224]

Very informative & entertaining review Caco you're the best presenter I've seen locally

[@markjavier2295]

Yes, I agree :) Even better than many foreign car reviewers :)

[@jheyabines8035]

Ako lang ba o talagang mas maganda ang exterior looks ng VE kay sa Pro 4x

[@alejoaganon3577]

Your guess is as good as mine.

[@ARKIBOYTV]

Yes i agree. Hindi overdone yung VE.

[@stevenangelobuque6965]

Ako ve is more good in the eyes

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

Depende sa titingin siguro. For offroad enthusiats mas okay tingnan ang pro 4x kasi mas ruggged look. Pero sa mga kagaya ko na planning to buy it for everyday use sa city mas elegant talaga tingnan yung VE and VL variant.

[@marishkagranada7985]

Yes.. ikaw lang siguro.

[@ravinchhabra2564]

A good review. The affordable entry ranges of the Navaras or other 'utes assembled in Thailand come with only 2 or 3 frontal airbags. It's a pity that we have among the highest death toll rates from road accidents in the region, and yet the Japanese have a shortsightedness for safety for our market. Only the premium models get full safety features.

[@unknownd7409]

Value is really strong with the Nissan Navara in all its trims. And it's not just because of the good equipment levels, but also because it has better-than-average onroad performance laden or unladen, and best-in-class comfort. For the lower variants, the interior is forgivable but yeah, the 1.8M Pro4x should have better.

[@peabrained3144]

Unladen. Load some 500kgs and you're staring at the sky while you are driving.

[@unknownd7409]

@@peabrained3144 the new version has actually improved over the previous version. The new dual rate coil springs actually work, coupled with the slightly raised rear ride height. It did take them like 5 revisions (a lot considering the Navara has been on sale for 6 years only) overseas to get this right, and Philippines never got any of these iterations until now.

[@daleaskley9181]

Dami nang magandang pick-up, Strada seems to be cooking a good one silently. Hahaha

[@bisugzzz]

Got the Pro 4x already and I'm lovin' it!

[@markangelomallari2515]

Nice ninja logo, rokon \m/

[@spiderscurry5614]

hingi money

[@johnmatrixbanzuela6532]

ok batman. hide in your mask 🦇

[@angkold.i.y.509]

Pautang naman. 🤣

[@diethersantos6404]

Sana ol 😃

[@ekbianca]

I got a Navara because of this review...so far loving my VL pero jusko ang lakas niya sa Diesel or baka di lang ako sanay cos I used to drive a sedan that could go approx 16km/L 🥲

[@rainmaker8180]

Sobrang bangis ng navara!!! Bilhin ko yan sa 2026 second hand kaht 4x2 VL na BLACK lang hahaha for now I'm sticking with my coolray

[@brenkolenicolas4186]

Nissan Pro 4x navara is one of my dream pick up car

[@braderlouie1081]

Nice comparo between the 2 variants good job

[@spineck5499]

Wala akong pera pero nanonood lang ako kase napakagaling ni Caco sa lahat ng vids niyo! Hahaha

[@gailmaplesden7380]

If you are coming from a hilux, your backside will thank you when you go to a navara. Especially for more mature drivers, the long drive will not beat you up like the other trucks and is more like a suv than a truck.

[@carloraycamado3010]

It's actually a good thing they didnt install power adjustable seats. Madali masira. Manual adjustments will last until masira na pick up mo.hehe yung sa grand starex premium namin sira na power captain seats in less than 5yrs.haha

[@masahirokuronaga1072]

May power adjustable seats na si pro-4x. They listened to Caco. Char.

[@pinayinfrance2642]

2 videos about the Nissan Navara in 2021, but the fuel consumptions in the city for the Navara went from a 10 km/L in the city (in the comparo video) to only 8.2 km/L in the city in this video. Kinda weird such a big gap in 2 different tests, from the same reviewer. Was it a very different city's traffic, or something else? It kinda bothered me and wished for more details. Thanks per advance.

[@JCBTV]

Yow This Was My Dream Car , Hope Someday I Can This...... Nc Review Sir..😃

[@Paul-ch4sr]

Sir Caco, whats the difference between VE and VL variant of Navara? BTW, I always watched your vids cause i really love cars and the way you explain stuffs to dummies like me! Great content po sir!

[@chrisacain7322]

Hi i love your videos. Im planning to buy a navarra but whats the difference for VL calibre 4x4 and pro4x?

[@marknight8531]

20 km/l on higway on ve variant for real?

[@Le_Mon9]

I wished they included a smart keyless entry on the VE.

[@Hausbandph]

I'm a sedan an hatchback owner hoping to have one of these soon... ❤️

[@diethersantos6404]

Same I choose Pro4x in Grey one 😀

[@dendrellgadz5446]

Hey Caco, what about the steering, it is still hydraulic or now electric?

[@a.reginaf9904]

Thank you for the CATBUS reference! 😸

[@mcrigelcasao1378]

Bakit 2.5 liter parin ang makina...bat sa ibang bansa ay yung bagong YD23 na 2.3L

[@allan5862]

20km per liter on hi way. Is this true? Really?

[@bocssalcedo8723]

sir caco how bout the road noise/wind noise?...im always on the long trips so ito yun sobra concern ko... thanks thanks

[@diethersantos6404]

Perfect listening some Eurobeat while driving on highway hahaha!! I will take a lil bump draft on 21 Hilux Conquest

[@koolit777]

Why is it that the top specs Pro-4X or VL 4x4 in the Philippines do not have the rear glass sliding window as the ones at the market overseas? Or can it be offered as an option?

[@lioupfierevlogs]

love the Pro 4X.. but wish it has the power seats like that of the VL...

[@diethersantos6404]

Ye right

[@karlo9535]

430nm? Diba 450nm ang Navara?

[@briggemarkestrada1589]

Oo nga 450nm ang alam ko sa Hp lang nagiiba

[@luckyandreibautista5270]

Is Navarr VL 4X2 a good choice?

[@diethersantos6404]

Yes!!! But it's kinda same as Pro4x

[@diethersantos6404]

Here's some I don't like in Navaras a 1 charging point 🙁 because I just wanted to add 2 usb charging point in the rear under air vents

[@awtzzzzzzz2151]

Between the two I think the Nissan is better hands down.

[@e.t.3165]

With that asking price(Pro4X) and even a bedliner that to be expected from a pick up truck is absent; robbery on broad daylight.

[@diethersantos6404]

The VE's window in the back looks bigger tho than Pro4x and VL

[@rexlysailas4215]

Hahaha this car walk around vlogs just made my day. Honestly 👌😇😁😁😂😂😂

[@migueldavidsurban6856]

Ohhhh nooo. What happened to the lumbar support? They left it out. I had it in my 2018 VL 4X4 Sport

[@jasontvnegosyo]

I own one navara 2019 calibre i will have honest review of it.watch before buying this car

[@daleaskley9181]

Pasend ako link pag meron na sir. 😊

[@NJohnGA10]

Didn’t the old model of EL Calibre had the 360° camera? Should still include it in the VE Calibre

[@Polmilbirt]

Behind the desk episode featuring the ford maverick 🥺

[@mervinulang4291]

ask ko lang po kung same performance ng suspension base model and all variants

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a 2.3L with 450nm no? That’s what it is in Australia anyways

[@bigdoggy6650]

Love this vehicle

[@dAdDyGlEnZ]

which is cheaper to maintain (for long term use) the navara or the strada? anyone here? please

[@edpujol605]

Hi, anyone knows if the steering wheel of the present Navara model is tilt and telescopic? Also if the issues on the rack and pinion rubber mount bushings already addressed? Before there are complaints that the bushings easily worns out and makes it unstable on the road. Thank you in advance guys for your infos 😊

[@jojomarcelo781]

The higher the hood the better?

[@ladylynlegaspi594]

Calibre X or pro4x?

[@devilbats1874]

Natawa ako sa "it stares you in the face, like a pimple" 🤣🤣🤣

[@BigBoyBato]

“Ang arte mo” haha

[@diethersantos6404]

@@BigBoyBato sabi ni Jack 😂

[@gilbs72]

Is this year's model still sitting on the F-Alpha platform, shared with the discontinued Mercedes Benz X-class?

[@josiahnathancahigas9988]

Please do the Media Drive feature of Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Thank You!

[@alanchoachuy3717]

did you try EL manual 4x2? maybe can make comparison thanks

[@peabrained3144]

Those same coil springs that gives you a comfy ride will let you down (at least your back end) and adjust your view of the road to the sky once you loaded the tray with at least 500kg. And that dashboard is still ugly. Why Nissan?

[@أبوفارس-ع8ن]

Do you know when you will arrive in Saudi Arabia I mean Pro 4X

[@karlo9535]

Not hating but, for P1.8m the interior should be better and at least full leather, why is it still a pool of plastic? Ang dated tignan sa loob.

[@alejoaganon3577]

One way to gain silent profit, if your not a keen observer🤣

[@doomers5919]

mas durable, nadi na fefade kpag na bibilad di tulad sa nka leather.

[@karlo9535]

@@alejoaganon3577 more likely haha

[@karlo9535]

@@doomers5919 may paraan naman para maiwasan yan, it's up to the owner to do the maintenance. Ang akin lang ang value for money, more expensive should equals to better quality.

[@doomers5919]

@@karlo9535 remember there are two types of leather, the faux and the real one, cguru ayaw lng lagyan ng manufacturer ng so-called "leather" kasi it isn't a luxury car at all.

[@arazeus]

same kuya coco, nakaka distract nga yung butas sa manibela

[@v.eusebio2556]

Is it possible to have all those features of the pro 4x in the VE Calibre

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

no. pero you can buy the slightly more expensive VL variant instead and it has power seats for the driver side

[@redacted7793]

@@ErnestMarvinEsteban not worth it imo, 140,000 pesos, 5000-10000 pesos monthly more for powered seats lol, blind spot warning (u got side mirrors for a reason), rain sensing wipers (are u rlly that lazy? Jesus christ), auto dimming rear view mirror(like cmon bruh do i rlly need to explain how useless this thing is) The only features i wish they added to the navara ve is the 360 camera but i think they made it the same with terra ve which lacks all the VL features but still has the auto breaking system Edit: when i said "are u that lazy" i wasnt talking about you btw hehe, just the people who want this feature

[@redacted7793]

@@ErnestMarvinEsteban but nice choice tho if i had to choose between the pro 4x, and the VL i would choose the VL You get the same features and you have powered seats lol and the difference between the 4x4 VL At and the pro 4x at is like 200,000 php idk why you would choose the pro 4x over this u could spend those 200,000 on new A/T tires and accessories and it would become better than the pro 4x

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

@@redacted7793 depends on the person of course. Maybe not worth it for you but it is for me. Orignally wanted the VE but the 4k difference monthly amortization is a small price to pay to have all of those conveniences/features :). You’re also forgetting about the smart keyless entry, which is also a huge convenience

[@cherylmatalandangtogonbuya9020]

How much im interested

[@ambasing0555]

Dapat yung calibre logo tinanggal nila Medyo much nagka worse yung logo nila kasi slanted na unlike yung previous model medyo ganda.

[@BCM222]

I hate how expensive cars are in PH same car cost 10k less or more in America 😒 but since I'm moving here guess I settle for these. No way am I paying 120k USD for a Tahoe that cost 65kusd originally

[@phillipyee4748]

how about the EL MT? is it okay?

[@antonioesteban3842]

Is it Caliburr or Calibreh?

[@whoanderer]

Still not impressed with Navara, very much happy with my Strada 😜

[@kirinoxkyousuke]

is this the same body size with the old np300?

[@TimmyWimmy]

the "Frontier" reference tho... :D

[@vi683a]

Piano Black is such a dust monster!

[@diethersantos6404]

Grey is better for Pro4x

[@edwinpepito1498]

Still grinding my Isuzu Fuego 👌🔥

[@diethersantos6404]

Idc

[@XEON1274]

At that price still no bed liner. -_-

[@ErnestMarvinEsteban]

True pero some dealer they offer it for free after you purchase one. Pero sana standard na talaga

[@kishan5197]

Compo between pro4x vs vcross please....

[@diethersantos6404]

*comparo not compo btw the Isuzu D Max V Cross wasn't available here just outside the UK

[@angelolariosa6759]

If only terra has the same interior design

[@diethersantos6404]

Yeah 🙁

[@dizonkeithchristianb.7033]

Why is this video feels trippy?

[@nicoabad9326]

Is there a significant difference in the capabilities of those variants that have 450nm torque vs. those that only have 400nm of torque? I hope someone could answer me. Thanks.

[@amazingworld6805]

Of course...mas mahina ang hatak pag mababa ang torque

[@nicoabad9326]

@@amazingworld6805 salamat sa sagot Sir.

[@tinohong8335]

You forgot the spare tires.

[@evoSieg]

cool, they got a customer car to join the review!