Verdict
Both Navaras use the same 161 hp/403 Nm 2,488 cc diesel, six-speed manual and all-wheel drive, so the RM19,000 step from RM98,600 to RM117,600 is not buying more output. It buys a proper five-seat, four-door cabin, stability control, hill-start assist, 17-inch alloys and dual-zone climate control. The Single Cab counters with a reverse camera and lower kerb weight of 1,828 kg against 1,959 kg. For work needing only two seats, save the cash; carrying people makes the SE’s added kit easy to justify.
Pick the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT if you need a two-seat work pickup, want the reverse camera and do not need rear doors or rear passengers.
Pick the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT if you regularly carry up to five people and want stability control, hill-start assist and more cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: RM98,600 versus RM117,600.
- Seating and doors: 2 seats/2 doors versus 5 seats/4 doors.
- Safety aids: no stability control or hill-start assist versus stability control and hill-start assist.
- Wheels: 16-inch steel wheels with 205R16C tyres versus 17-inch alloy wheels with 255/65R17 tyres.
- Air-conditioning: single-zone manual versus dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents.
- Parking view: reverse camera fitted versus no reverse camera.
Single Cab 2.5 MT
- RM19,000 cheaper.
- Reverse camera is fitted.
- Lighter 1,828 kg kerb weight.
- Only two seats and two doors.
- Lacks stability control and hill-start assist.
- Gets single-zone manual air-conditioning without rear vents.
SE 2.5 MT
- Five seats, four doors and five three-point seat belts.
- Gets stability control, hill-start assist and ISOFIX on the two outer rear seats.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control, rear vents and four-speaker audio.
- Costs RM19,000 more with the same 161 hp and 403 Nm outputs.
- No reverse camera.
- Heavier at 1,959 kg versus 1,828 kg.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,600✓ | RM117,600 |
| 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 | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm | 161 hp at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 403 Nm at 2,000 rpm | 403 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 | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,335 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,828 kg | 1,959 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 205R16C | 255/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205R16C | 255/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler HT | Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Solid Axle with Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | Tip-up Base |
| Front Air-con | Single-Zone Manual | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 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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Single Cab 2.5 MT vs SE 2.5 MT FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT or Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT better?
The Navara SE 2.5 MT is better for passenger use, with five seats, four doors, stability control and rear air-con vents. The Single Cab 2.5 MT is the smarter work-focused buy if two seats are enough.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT costs RM19,000 more than the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT.
Does the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT have more power?
No. Both use a 2,488 cc diesel producing 161 hp at 3,600 rpm and 403 Nm at 2,000 rpm, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive.
