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The Nissan Navara (Japanese: 日産・ナバラ, Hepburn: Nissan Nabara) is a nameplate used for Nissan pickup trucks with D21, D22, D40, D23 and D27 model codes. The nameplate has been used in Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe, and South Africa. In North, Central and South America and some selected markets, it is marketed as the Nissan Frontier or Nissan NP300. After more than ten years with the D21, Nissan unveiled the similar sized D22. It was replaced with the bigger, taller, longer D40 mid-size pickup. In 2014, Nissan released its successor, the D23, for international markets other than the U.S. and Canada. For these markets, it received the D41 Frontier in 2021 to replace the D40. The Navara gets its name from the Navarre region of northern Spain. The European version was built at the Nissan Motor Ibérica factory in Barcelona.

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D21 series (1985)

The D21 generation was the successor to the Datsun 720, sold as the Nissan Datsun Truck in Japan. The name Navara was used in some markets such as Australia / New Zealand. Unlike previous generations, this model was available worldwide in two body styles. The "A" body was designed in Japan, and was available in single or dual cab variants, while the "S" body King Cab was designed in the United States, at Nissan's styling studios in San Diego, California. Each version had unique front styling, with the American version having a different bonnet, and wider flared front guards. In a few countries, such as Australia, both versions were sold. This was also assembled in Greece for the local market, where it was marketed as the Nissan Pickup and King Cab.

First generation (D22; 1997)

The D22 is a compact pickup truck truck manufactured from 1997 to current, Nissan continue to build the D22 as a cheaper alternative to the D40 in many markets. Originally planned to follow the D21 Hard Body in being designed by Nissan Design International in La Jolla, CA, design of the D22 was reluctantly given to Japan during the 1994–1995 period. This was due to NDI being busy with many design projects for concepts and models, such as the Quest (VX54 II), Altima (L30), and Maxima (A32.5). Design of an updated D22 was eventually given to NDI in 1998. North America. US production of the Frontier at the Smyrna, Tennessee plant began in 1997 with a 2-door regular cab and 2-door King Cab. A 4-door version of the D22 was designed and developed during 1997–1998, being first produced in April 1999 and launched in May 1999 in the US as the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. Engines fitted were the petrol (KA24DE) and, for export only, the diesel TD27 (2wd and 4wd) with 5-speed manual transmission. These models were also exported to Central and South America. A special Desert Runner model was offered in 1999 for the 2000 MY. It was a 2WD King Cab model built on the 4WD frame, which gave it a boost in ride height, larger tires, and a 4- or 5-speed transmission. For 2001 the Desert Runner got a new look and a supercharged version of the V6 engine. Facelift. In February 2000 at the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan introduced a facelifted D22 Frontier for 2001, with bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The regular cab would be discontinued after the 2001 MY. Sales and production started in North America, with Crew Cab and King Cab versions and new grille, bumper, headlights, taillights. Other body changes included built in fender flares a

Second generation (D40; 2004)

The D40 model was introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. It uses the new Nissan F-Alpha platform and exterior body styling resembles that of the full-size Nissan Titan. The new truck has a fully boxed ladder frame. The wheelbase is 125.9 in (3.20 m) with a 205.5 in (5.22 m) overall length. (wheelbase and length for 4 door with 6 foot bed 139.9 in. /219.4 in.) Towing capacity is 6,500 lb (2,950 kg). A 4.0-litre VQ-family V6, the VQ40DE, is the standard engine in North America, and it produces 261 hp (195 kW) and 281 lb⋅ft (381 N⋅m) of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Nissan Altima. It produces 152 hp (113 kW) and 171 lb⋅ft (232 N⋅m) of torque. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed automatic optional. Both rear and four-wheel drive are available. Traction control and hill-descent control are also available. The Frontier is called Navara when sold in Europe. The engine is a 2.5-litre YD25DDTi diesel, with 142 hp (106 kW) or 172 hp (128 kW). The stronger version has 403 N⋅m (297 lb⋅ft) of torque. Suzuki sold a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant. The truck debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as the Suzuki Equator. For 2009, the Frontier received a facelift with more options, colours, and new wheels. The Nismo model was replaced by the PRO-4X model. Suzuki discontinued the Equator in 2013, as part of the shutdown of their American passenger car division. In 2012, production in the United States was shifted from Smyrna, Tennessee to Canton, Mississippi. Sales of the PRO-4X model continue in Mexico. In 2014, Nissan released a concept truck with a 2.8-litre straight-four engine Cummins Diesel engine paired with a ZF 8HP transmission. Outside

Third generation (D23; 2014)

On 11 June 2014, Nissan unveiled the third generation Navara, codenamed the D23 and released as the NP300 Navara. Series production commenced at a new $360 million (~$469 million in 2024) plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand in July 2014 and deliveries began in August. The D23 is not available in the US or Canada in favour of the larger D41 Frontier, replacing the D40. The European model will feature a 2.3-litre engine from the Nissan NV400. After the release of the D23, which is only available with 4-cylinder engines, the D40 remained in production only with the V6 and automatic transmission. For the 2018 model year, the Navara is equipped with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology which include an Around View Monitor and a blind-spot monitoring system. In 2019 Nissan launched the N-Trek Warrior with modifications done by Premcar. It is an off-roading focused trim. Safety. The Latin American 2022 Frontier has disc brakes on all wheels. Latin NCAP. The Frontier/Navara in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for infants from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2019. ANCAP. === 2020 facelift === On 5 November 2020, Nissan unveiled the facelifted D23 Navara along with the introduction of the Pro-4X trim level. The engines remain the same, but active safety equipment has been added. The facelifted model went on sale in Australia in the first quarter of 2021. The pre-facelift model was produced in Barcelona plant for European markets until 16 December 2021. The reasons are declining sales of the Navara in the region and the fact the plant has been shut down. In March 2022, Nissan started producing the facelifted Frontier in Argentina. As of 2022, 34% of its parts are locally made and 65% of its production (including the

Fourth generation (D27; 2025)

The fourth-generation Navara was unveiled in Australia and New Zealand on 19 November 2025. The D27 Navara was developed from the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton, and manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It is powered by Mitsubishi's 4N16 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine, producing 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft; 47.9 kg⋅m). It is only available with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Australian market Navara are fitted with locally tuned shock absorbers developed by engineering firm Premcar, which are fitted at dealerships while the original shock absorbers shared with the Mitsubishi Triton are removed and scrapped. The D27 Navara will reportedly be sold alongside the Navara Pro once the Navara Pro begins sales in Australia in 2027. Safety.

Motorsports

The D40 Frontier platform is currently being used as a Stage Rally vehicle by the NISMO Stuff Racing effort currently competing in the Coupe Rallye Quebec series. This team has been racing the current D40 Frontier for over two years with eight stage rallies and two hill climbs under its belt having never suffered a mechanical failure of any kind. Nissan South Africa campaigned both the D22 and D40 platforms very successfully in the local ABSA Off-Road Series, winning eight consecutive driver's championships (2001 to 2008). The vehicles were prepared by Hallspeed South Africa. Hallspeed also developed and sold vehicles to the Belgian-based company Overdrive. For several years Overdrive have competed with the Hallspeed built vehicles in the European rally Raid series, including The Dakar.

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Specifications

name

Nissan Navara

Manufacturer

Nissan

aka

Nissan Frontier, Nissan NP300, Mitsubishi Triton/L200 (2026–present)

Production

1985–present

Class

Compact pickup truck (D21/D22), Mid-size pickup truck (D40/D23/D27)

Body style

2-door pickup truck, 4-door pickup truck

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

Predecessor

Datsun/Nissan 720

Successor

Nissan Frontier (D41) (North America), Nissan Frontier Pro/Navara Pro (China, Middle East and the Philippines)

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21028693CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_NavaraCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1374303659 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Renault_Alaskan_IMG_9663.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander-93 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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