Nissan has revealed the all-new D27-generation Navara ute, ahead of its Australian launch in the early stages of 2026.
Four decades after the nameplate first hit the Oceania region, the 2026 Nissan Navara is the first all-new generation of the Japanese brand’s dual-cab ute in over a decade. That said, the D27 Navara draws heavily from the current Mitsubishi Triton launched in 2023.
Revealed in Australia for the world, the new Navara is the Japanese brand’s latest badge engineering exercise with Alliance partners (ie: Renault and Mitsubishi), though Nissan touts significant Australian chassis input courtesy of its local engineering partner Premcar.
The new Navara gets bespoke damping employing Australian-made components, and has been subjected to more than 18,500km of local development testing over 12 months by the Premcar team alone. In that time, the Australian engineering team trialled 137 damper codes, and over 550 internal damper shims.
As a result, Nissan and Premcar claims the Navara is “really enjoyable to drive”, thanks to enhanced steering response and feel, improved primary ride control (the way the vehicle handles big bumps and dips) and secondary ride comfort (how it manages smaller lumps and imperfections), and improved handling.
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Above: Nissan Navara ST-X vs Mitsubishi Triton GSR
Nissan has redesigned the front fascia of the Triton to incorporate the brand’s signature V-strut grille, as well as unique lighting and bumper treatments compared to its Mitsubishi relative. There’s even a three-slot design motif above the grille that’s reminiscent of the D21 Navara of the 1980s.
The company’s designers say the front shield design was also inspired by bull bars to establish “a commanding presence at the front”, with the actual grille insert featuring miniature versions of the Nissan V-strut motif.
The flagship (for now) Pro-4X grade highlights many of these design elements with Lava Red accents, while the more sedate ST-X variant offers more subtle flourishes of contrasting silver.
Under the skin, the Triton’s ladder-frame chassis (with a leaf-sprung rear suspension) and 2.4-litre bi-turbo four-cylinder diesel engine carry over, the latter producing the same 150kW of power and 470Nm of torque – up 10kW/20Nm on the D23 Navara’s 2.3L bi-turbo oiler.
The Euro 6b-certified diesel (with AdBlue) is mated to a ‘wide-ratio’ six-speed automatic transmission with low-range transfer case as standard, with the Triton’s ‘Super Select’ four-wheel drive system rebranded as ‘Super 4WD’ in the Nissan, offering a full-time high-range mode with an open centre differential for the first time.
Additionally, the Super 4WD system – limited to ST-X and Pro-4X grades at launch – offers seven terrain modes (Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock) which tailor the Navara’s powertrain and traction control settings to suit driving conditions.
Above: Nissan Navara Pro-4X vs Mitsubishi Triton GSR
Technology is another big jump forward for the Navara nameplate, with the D27 generation effectively lifting the Triton’s suite of infotainment and driver assistance features for the Nissan dual-cab.
A 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard across the range, including wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto and DAB+ digital radio. Embedded satellite navigation also features range-wide at launch.
The driver is faced with a new 7.0-inch supervision cluster in between analogue dials much like the new Triton, and Australian-delivered Navaras will also benefit from connected services including remote app connectivity with remote A/C and lock/unlock functions, emergency call function, and stolen vehicle tracking.
In terms of safety, the Navara picks up eight airbags, emergency lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, front and rear cross-traffic alert, intelligent speed-limiter, driver attention monitoring, and adaptive cruise control, among other systems. Nissan Australia has confirmed that all versions of the 2026 Navara will feature LED headlights and tail-lights as standard equipment.
Only the premium ST-X and Pro-4X grades have been confirmed thus far, as part of an exclusively dual-cab pickup range from launch, both fitted with a standard automatic transmission. Full pricing and specifications will be detailed closer to the 2026 Navara’s arrival in Australian dealerships during the first quarter of next year.
Powertrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | D27 Nissan NAvara |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4cyl bi-turbo diesel |
| Power | 150kW at 3500rpm |
| Torque | 470Nm at 1500rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto with manual mode |
| Drive type | 4WD with dual-range transfer case |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.7L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 203g/km |
| Fuel tank | 75L |
| Weight | 2120-2140kg – kerb |
| Payload | 950-1047kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 3500kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 3190kg |
| Gross combination mass (GCM) | 6250kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | D27 Nissan Navara |
|---|---|
| Length | 5320mm |
| Width | 1865-1930mm |
| Height | 1795mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130mm |
| Cargo capacity | 1555mm – tray length 1545mm – tray width 1135mm – between wheel-arches 1360mm – tailgate opening width 525mm – cargo bed height |
Off-Road Specifications
| Off-road dimensions | D27 Nissan Navara |
|---|---|
| Track front and rear | 1570/1565mm |
| Ground clearance | 228mm – unladen |
| Approach angle | 30.4 degrees |
| Departure angle | 22.8 degrees |
| Ramp breakover angle | 23.4 degrees |
| Wading depth | – |
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