Prices are up for Nissan's new-generation Navara ute, which borrows heavily from the Mitsubishi Triton, but there are a number of key differences.
Nissan Australia’s crucial new Navara ute will arrive in local showrooms from March this year with a significantly slimmed down line-up, and prices have crept up compared to the outgoing car and the related Mitsubishi Triton.
Only four versions of the new-generation Navara will be available at launch – all automatic dual-cab 4x4 pick-ups – starting with the SL, moving to the mid-spec ST and ST-X, and topping out with the Pro-4X.
For reference, 19 variants were available across the outgoing Navara range, featuring a mix of 4x2 and 4x4 single-cab, king-cab, and dual-cab bodies, with cab-chassis and pick-up options in manual and automatic forms.
Pricing kicks off at $53,348 before on-road costs for the SL, moving to $56,765 for the ST, $63,177 for the ST-X, and $68,418 for the Pro-4X.
Without any 4x2 single-cab chassis – or manual – options, the point of entry to the new Navara range steps up $20,337, but the price increases compared to last year’s equivalent grades vary between $932 and $6135 depending on trim.
The 2026 Nissan Navara SL, for example, is $2620 more expensive than before, with standard equipment including 17-inch steel wheels, climate control, LED head- and tail-lights, second-row air vents, keyless entry, four-speaker audio, cloth interior, a 7.0-inch instrument display, and a 9.0-inch touchscreen with digital radio, wired Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
All versions of the new Navara also boast a five-star ANCAP safety rating, derived from testing of the related Mitsubishi Triton from 2024, with features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, a 360-degree monitor, front and rear cross-traffic alert, driver monitoring, tyre pressure monitoring, and adaptive cruise control all standard.
The 2026 Navara ST, meanwhile, sits $932 upstream of last year’s model, and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, rear USB ports (type A and type C), a leather-accented steering wheel, carpet floors, rear privacy glass, sports bar, heated side mirrors, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
The penultimate Navara ST-X, which is $2354 more expensive than before, is distinguished by 18-inch gunmetal grey alloys wrapped in highway terrain tyres, a silver-accented grille and side steps, power-folding and chrome-finished side mirrors, and a tubliner.
Inside, the ST-X is also fitted with leather-accented seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, push-button start with proximity key, a wireless smartphone charger, a six-speaker sound system, and MyNissan connected services.
The ST-X also features the Super 4WD terrain mode selector that has options for Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand, and Rock settings, as well as hill descent control.
Buyers of the top-spec-for-now Pro-4X are being asked to pay $6135 more than before – the biggest like-for-like price rise of the 2026 Nissan Navara range – but features include blacked-out roof rails, red exterior accents, a towbar, and 17-inch wheels shod in all-terrain rubber.
The cabin of the Pro-4X also adds orange stitching accents, suede seat bolsters, variant-specific embossed front seats, and various other accoutrements.
All versions of the 2026 Navara are powered by a 2.4-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, punching out 150kW/470Nm, which is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that sends drive to all four wheels.
This makes the new Navara 10kW/20Nm more potent than before, while braked towing capacity remains at a segment-standard 3500kg and payload varies from 964kg (Pro-4X) to 1064kg (SL).
In regards to the related Mitsubishi Triton, the 2026 Nissan Navara also sits upstream of the mechanically similar Alliance-partner car that shares the same platform and powertrain.
Compared with equivalent Mitsubishi ute grades, the Navara SL, ST, ST-X, and Pro-4X are $1908, $2975, $3337, and $3828 more expensive than the GLX, GLX+, GLS, and GSR variants of the Triton.
However, the Navara does add a number of features over the equivalent Triton to justify its positioning, such a rear differential lock, LED exterior lighting, and tailgate assist on the base-grade ST.
All versions of the new Navara also feature locally tuned suspension – the SL and ST focusing on towing and the laden driving experience; the ST-X being more on-road comfort oriented; and the Pro-4X with a unique tune tailored around off-roading.
Aside from styling, Nissan is also touting its capped-price servicing of $2495 for the first five years ($499 each service), which is more affordable than the Triton’s $2635 maintenance cost over the same period, as another point of difference.
Like all new Nissans sold, the Navara also comes with a 10-year/300,000km conditional warranty, which is boosted from the standard five year/unlimited kilometre assurance period when servicing at an approved outlet.
More variants of the Navara are likely to enter showrooms after the rollout of the initial four grades, including another off-road-focused Warrior version, at a later date.
2026 Nissan Navara price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2026 Nissan Navara SL standard features:
2026 Nissan Navara ST adds (over SL):
2026 Nissan Navara ST-X adds (over ST):
2026 Nissan Navara Pro-4X adds (over ST-X):
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