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Nissan Navara NP300 4x4 SL (2015-2021)
Also referred to as: Nissan Navara NP300 4x4 SL 2020 and Nissan Navara NP300 4x4 SL 2022.Reviews
We purchased a new 2017 SL Navara and a xtrail at the same time. Spent 80k on cars. Nissan made us feel special with the purchases and even gave us gifts.
However after a month we notice the Navara was hard to get out of park randomly. When it released from park it sounded like the auto had just fallen out or you have hit something. A loud metal clunk.
We called Nissan and they booked it in to be checked. They advised us after having the car for the a day that nothing was wrong with it and we were not parking the car correctly. They also ad...
Read morevised us that they wouldn’t charge us for this. We thought oh ok maybe we are in the wrong so we became OCD with the order in which we parked the car. We also obtained a work car so it didn’t get driven as much. When we did drive it randomly it would still do it. We reported it again. They had the car and said it didn’t fault for them again.Purchased at Nissan Petrie for $42,000.00.
Very happy with this truck. So comfortable and nice to drive. Its about time manufacturers step up and build a duel cab with coil rear end. All the car reviews say that the np300 doesn't carry weight well....but 85% of ppl buying duel cabs don't need or want to carry big loads...if they do throw in so heavy duty coils for $200....and you'll still have a better ride than a Ranger or Hilux....I know because I test drove them all and the np300 was a winner buy far. Thumbs up to Nissan for getting in 1st and redesigning the humble duel cab when no ...
Read moreone else would...of course it would take a couple of goes to get it rite but it was well worth it! At the end of the day all new cars will have issues...but that's life...talk to your dealership kindly and respectfully and they will fix the problem....with a little patience. Love the np300. If your looking at buying a new duel cab give it a test drive...you might just be impressed...like I was.
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I don't know what I am going to do ?
Car is still pretty new 1500 km ,but has ticked and flutter right around the driving rpm and throttle position .
First trip to Nissan ,and they can't hear much of a problem ,They say they heard it faintly and advised bring back leaving overnight so it is cold for testing , I believe it is much louder when cold , when ever your coasting down hill you get this weird noise sort of what I'd say a fluttering butterfly valve noise .opening then closing very rapidly ,it almost the opposite of the acceleration noi...
The noise is slowly fading away at 16200 km now not completely gone but still there sometimes at different throttle position ,someone did advise me that the noise would be gone by the time you get to ...
Read more18000 I thought he was joking but he could be right after all ,go figure .The rest of the car is flawless so far ,one extra ⭐️
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I traded my Y61 Patrol on the SL auto NP300. No regrets. Its now done 3500km in 1 month. Fuel economy averages 9l / 100k, on/ off road. Vehicle has bull bar, tow bar, snorkel, etc. I work in Agribusiness, in some really steep terrain at times, and it handles it well. Lack of dust sealing in tray is a serious oversight, Nissan offer a fix for their design / manufacturing problem for $495!! It is quicker quieter and more comfortable than the Patrol, and way more economical, even though the Patrol was chipped.
Have only done 1800km, but wife and I are wrapped with this vehicle so far. When the np300 Navara first came out, I thought it was a great looking ute, but dismissed it after reading reviews that criticized steering and suspension. It was while looking at second hand commodore utes for my wife to run errands in for me that the Nissan dealer convinced me to take the Navara for a spin. Maybe because my previous vehicle was a 2004 RA Rodeo, I was blown away by the sporty feeling suspension and was really impressed with the little 2.3 twin turbo en...
Read moregine - that this little engine mated to a auto gear box had this much engine braking was a big surprise to me. The SL spec also won me over, combining vinyl flooring with in-dash reversing camera. Mazda BT50 at same dealership was $4-5000 dearer with reversing camera optional in rear vision mirror! I traded in my RA, and pretty much use this vehicle for everything now. Unlike many tradies and farmers who buy dual cabs, I haven't replaced the tub with a steel tray, instead I tow a 3.5 tonne, tandem axle tipping trailer, which makes more sense to me than having to spend $5k on a tray every new vehicle and I don't really think that a dual cab is a proper platform for carrying heavy loads on the tray anyway - the load being so far to the rear. I was expecting to have to upgrade the suspension, but this didn't worry me that much, because being several thousand cheaper than a Hilux or Ranger, I reckoned I could afford to spend a little on the Navara's suspension. So far though, I haven't had issues with the rear suspension. I've only towed about 1900kg so far, but the rear didn't sag at all. I drove a mates SR Hilux after I bought the Navara and when I commented on how rough the rear suspension was, he told me that it was even worse before he upgraded the suspension on it. The Hilux did have better steering and was a bit smoother running at idle, but the Navara felt much smoother and more pleasant to drive otherwise; though I would expect the Hilux to be the better off-road vehicle. So this vehicle takes us on holidays, my wife runs errands for me picking up agricultural chemicals and odd stuff in the tub and then puts her groceries on the back seat, and I hook up the trailer when I need to cart a load. We get between 7.5 - 8.5 l/100km going in and out of town, and about 11 and up towing the trailer. I think this is pretty good for a vehicle of this size and I am more than happy. I think anybody who can't deal with a 15 litre reserve on empty is a bit of an idiot - it's time to fill up, regardless, and it's better to have some reserve than none at all. Steering took a little getting used to at first - amount of turns to reverse park, but we are used to it now.Related Articles
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Bought new SL and now travelled 3000 km. Feels more car like to drive than some utes I tried but still has wide turning circle. Fit and finish looks good but sheet metal is thin and under mud guard protection to stop water getting onto engine seems ineffective, alternator exposed. 4WD is easy to engage, so far I have only driven on sand but it performed well. . The Dashboard display is excellent with plenty of options and information but no outside temp. Bluetooth works well and the radio is clear with good rural reception on AM. The air...
Read more conditioning is. also very good. The seats are comfortable and the cabin has plenty of room for two large adults. Good cup holders but I would have liked more cabin storage space. Back seat is upright , limited leg room. It folds forward to access jack and a small storage area but more thought into the way the seat folds could make this area better. I fitted ARB cab which is mated to the ute rear sliding window. The electric sliding window on the ute is a great feature Engine is noisy outside but cab is well sound proofed. Good power especially when second turbo engages. Fuel consumption with light load is impressive. Not too sure about the automatic it seems a bit slow / hesitant at times and only appears to go into 7th gear when used manually. I will get dealer to check this out. Service intervals for light use is every 20k . The upgraded suspension on the SL handles the rough Victorian country roads well. While I have not yet towed anything, I will only carry light loads in the tray and tow a 1700kg caravan so given the excellent low down torque and suspension changes by Nissan, I suspect the Nivara will do a good job. However towing and carrying tray load at full weight looks like a big problem to remain legal and safe. It is too early to comment on reliability but I took out the optional 5 year Nissan factory warranty just in case. Overall not the best but still a nice ute,. I got it at a good price well below recommended retail. as Nissan sales have slowed. So far I am happy with it.Questions & Answers
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Details
| Category | Utes |
|---|---|
| Starting Price | $39,390 |
| Transmission | Automatic and Manual |
| Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Wheels | 16" Steel |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.3L Twin Turbo-Diesel |
| Max Power | 140kW @ 3750rpm |
| Max Torque | 450Nm @ 1500-2500rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | Thailand |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 3,500 kg |
| Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg |
| Tray Type | Pick Up |
| Cab Options | Dual |
| Maximum Payload | 979 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) |
| Dimensions | |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm |
| Release date | May 2015 |
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???Nissan now say its a normal noise and nothing is wrong???
Read morenge every time I drive it , it sounds like ball bearings slapping around in the engine ,I did demonstrate it to the mechanic there when I took it in ,but couldn't replicate it when I got it back , after being on their scan equipment that day .Follow up visit today concluded with a phone call from service tell me car is normal please collect it.
What the, the noise makes me cri...