Verdict
The RM11,200 gap buys meaningful safety and daily-use kit, not extra performance: both use the same 187 hp/450 Nm 2.5-litre diesel, seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The pricier Nissan Navara adds six airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning, LED projector headlamps, a reverse camera and an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. That is enough to justify the step up for a family or frequent highway user. The cheaper Nissan Navara still makes sense if you can live with two airbags and prefer its auto wipers.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you want to save RM11,200, prefer auto wipers and can accept two airbags without autonomous braking.
Pick the Nissan Navara if six airbags, autonomous braking, LED headlamps, a reverse camera and smartphone connectivity matter more than the extra RM11,200.
Key differences
- Price: RM123,600 vs RM134,800
- Kerb weight: 1,973 kg vs 2,001 kg
- Airbags: 2 vs 6
- Autonomous braking: no vs yes
- Headlamps: halogen reflectors vs LED projectors
- Audio: CD/Bluetooth system with 4 speakers vs 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 speakers
SE 2.5 AT
- RM11,200 cheaper
- Auto wipers
- 28 kg lighter
- Only 2 airbags versus 6
- No autonomous braking or collision warning
- No reverse camera; halogen headlamps
V 2.5 AT
- 6 airbags, autonomous braking and collision warning
- LED projector headlamps, DRLs and front foglamps
- 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 speakers
- Lacks the cheaper variant's auto wipers
- 28 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,600✓ | RM134,800 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM830 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 187 hp at 3,600 rpm | 187 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-AT | 7-AT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,260 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,825 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,973 kg | 2,001 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Multi-link | Solid Axle with Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Driver Alert Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up Base | Tip-up Base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist | 7" Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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SE 2.5 AT vs V 2.5 AT FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara or Nissan Navara better?
The RM134,800 Nissan Navara is the better-equipped choice, adding four airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning, LED projector headlamps, a reverse camera and an 8-inch touchscreen. The cheaper version has the same 187 hp and 450 Nm drivetrain.
What is the price difference?
The difference is RM11,200. It pays for substantial safety and infotainment upgrades, including six airbags instead of two, autonomous braking, collision warning, a reverse camera and smartphone connectivity.
Does the pricier Nissan Navara have more power?
No. Both variants use a 2,488 cc diesel engine producing 187 hp at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,000 rpm, paired with a seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.
