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In case you ever performed spot-the-difference puzzles as a child, you then’ll take pleasure in this spec comparability of the brand new Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton.
As we’ve coated elsewhere, the Navara has gone from being its personal car to being little greater than a evenly restyled Triton. It’s due in showrooms throughout the first quarter of 2026.
It’s removed from uncommon for 2 corporations to share the identical primary ute, although the extent of variations can range amongst these tie-ups.
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For instance, the MG U9 and LDV Terron 9 look nearly equivalent however differ considerably of their rear suspension; the Isuzu D-Max and Mazda BT-50 have very totally different aesthetics however are nearly equivalent in any other case; and the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok characteristic considerably totally different lineups and styling.
So, the place do the brand new Navara and Triton fall on this scale?
Nissan has taken the present Triton, launched in 2023, and given it a distinct entrance fascia. Down again, the adjustments are a lot milder, restricted to totally different tail-light internals. There are totally different badges in and out, naturally, however that’s about it.
Beneath the pores and skin, the adjustments are much more delicate… or non-existent.
Mannequin lineup
The Navara will likely be provided solely as a dual-cab pickup from launch, with an computerized transmission and four-wheel drive obligatory.
The Triton, in distinction, is obtainable as both a pickup or cab/chassis, and with single-, club- or dual-cab our bodies. It may also be had with a six-speed handbook transmission and rear-wheel drive.
Nissan says it’ll provide the Navara in a number of grades, together with the extra premium ST-X and Professional-4X. It’ll additionally provide one thing Mitsubishi hasn’t but, a minimum of not on this era of Triton: a regionally developed, off-road ‘hero’ mannequin.
The brand new Navara Warrior, previewed with the Professional-4X Warrior Idea, is below improvement by Australian engineering agency Premcar.
Drivetrains and Effectivity
The Nissan Navara and Mitsubishi Triton will likely be obtainable with the identical, single engine, which produces 10kW and 20Nm greater than even essentially the most highly effective diesel mill within the outgoing Navara.
A six-speed computerized is optionally available on the Triton however commonplace on the Navara, and this unit is identically geared throughout each autos. For context, the outgoing Navara contains a seven-speed auto.
Nissan will provide two totally different four-wheel drive techniques: Straightforward 4WD, that includes an ordinary locking rear differential; and Tremendous 4WD, which affords a full-time 4WD mode to be used on pavement, a primary for the Navara.
The Tremendous 4WD system will likely be unique to the ST-X and Professional-4X, which may even solely provide a Torsen limited-slip differential and 7 terrain modes: Regular, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock.
Not like the outdated Navara, which was uncommon for a ute in providing rear coil springs, the brand new era strikes to rear leaf springs.
Nissan says it has, nevertheless, given the car an area suspension tune developed by Premcar, together with distinctive dampers. The 2 companies say they’ve improved physique management and trip consolation.
It has additionally adopted Mitsubishi in transferring to an electrical energy steering setup, with Nissan and Premcar touting improved steering response and really feel.
Mitsubishi calls the 2 four-wheel drive techniques Straightforward Choose 4WD and Tremendous Choose 4WD-II, and in addition affords rear-wheel drive variations of the Triton.
Right here’s how the Navara compares with the Triton 4WD in dual-cab pickup configuration.
| Specs | Nissan Navara | Mitsubishi Triton |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L bi-turbo-diesel 4cyl | 2.4L bi-turbo-diesel 4cyl |
| Energy | 150kW @ 3500rpm | 150kW @ 3500rpm |
| Torque | 470Nm @ 1500rpm | 470Nm @ 1500rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed handbook or 6-speed auto |
| Drive sort | 4WD | RWD or 4WD |
| Gasoline economic system (claimed) | 7.7L/100km | 7.7L/100km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 203g/km | 203g/km |
| Gasoline tankcapability | 75L | 75L |
| AdBlue tank capability | 17L | 17L |
| Emissions commonplace | Euro 6B | Euro 6B |
Dimensions
The Navara and Triton share the identical physique so understandably their dimensions are equivalent.
| Dimensions | Nissan Navara | Mitsubishi Triton |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5320mm | 5320mm |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 1865-1930mm | 1865mm |
| Top | 1795mm | 1795-1815mm |
| Wheelbase | 3130mm | 3130mm |
| Floor clearance | 228mm | 228mm |
| Strategy angle | 30.4 levels | 30.4 levels |
| Departure angle | 22.8 levels | 22.8 levels |
| Ramp breakover angle | 23.4 levels | 23.4 levels |
| Turning circle | 12.7m | 12.4m |
| Tub size | 1555mm | 1555mm |
| Tub width | 1545mm | 1545mm |
| Tub width between arches | 1135mm | 1135mm |
| Tub depth | 525mm | 526mm |
Weights and Capacities
The Navara continues to supply braked towing capability of 3500kg.
| Nissan Navara | Mitsubishi Triton | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 950-1047kg | 910-1092kg |
| Kerb weight | 2120-2140kg | 2107-2170kg |
| Braked towing capability | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Unbraked towing capability | 750kg | 750kg |
| Most tow ball obtain | 350kg | 350kg |
| Gross car mass (GVM) | 3190kg | 3080-3200kg |
| Gross mixture mass (GCM) | 6250kg | 6250kg |
Servicing and Guarantee
Nissan has but to announce service pricing.
| Nissan Navara | Mitsubishi Triton | |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee | 10 years/300,000km (when servicing with Nissan) 5 years/limitless kilometres (if not servicing with Nissan) |
10 years/200,000km (when servicing with Mitsubishi) 5 years/100,000km (if not servicing with Mitsubishi) |
| Roadside help | 10 years/300,000km (service-activated) | 4 years (service-activated) |
| Service intervals | TBC | 12 months/15,000km |
Security
The Triton has a five-star ranking from security authority ANCAP, based mostly on testing performed in 2024. The Navara has but to be rated.
The Navara will likely be provided with the identical security suite because the Triton, together with:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system
- Entrance cross-traffic alert
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-keep help
- Emergency lane-keep help
- Site visitors signal recognition
Adaptive cruise management may even be provided.
Customary Tools
All Navaras will come commonplace with LED headlights, not like the Triton wherein you want to step as much as the GLS to ditch the halogens. The Nissan additionally options computerized high-beam and LED tail-lights as commonplace.
Different commonplace gear throughout the Navara vary contains:
- 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- DAB+ digital radio
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display screen
- 5-year MyNissan Navara Related Automotive Providers subscription
- Distant local weather management, unlock/lock
- Stolen car monitoring
- Emergency name performance
The ST-X and Professional-4X additionally characteristic:
- Wi-fi smartphone charging
Nissan will publish an in depth specs record nearer to the Navara’s launch early subsequent 12 months.
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