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Nissan Unveils All-New Navara for Australia & New Zealand, Sharing DNA with Triton

19 November 2025| Number Of Visitors 1,376

Nissan has unveiled the all-new D27-generation Navara, ahead of its launch in Australia in early 2026.

It has been more than 40 years since the Navara name first entered the Oceania market, and this marks the first all-new generation of the pickup in over a decade. However, the new D27 Navara is clearly based on the current Mitsubishi Triton, which debuted in 2023.

The global debut took place in Australia, representing another example of joint vehicle development within the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance. Nissan emphasizes that the new model has undergone extensive chassis tuning by Australian engineers from Premcar.

The new Navara features bespoke shock absorbers using Australian-made components, and has been subjected to over 18,500 km of testing across 12 months. The Premcar team tested more than 137 damper codes and over 550 internal shims.

As a result, Nissan and Premcar claim the new Navara is “truly enjoyable to drive,” with improved steering response, better control over large bumps (primary ride), enhanced absorption of smaller imperfections (secondary ride), and more precise handling.

Nissan has redesigned the entire front end from its Triton base, incorporating the brand’s signature V-strut grille along with unique lighting and bumper designs that differentiate it from its Mitsubishi twin. Above the grille sit three small slots reminiscent of the 1980s D21 Navara. Designers say the front shield design was partly inspired by bull bars to give the vehicle a “strong and commanding presence,” and the grille insert itself features miniature V-strut patterns.
The Pro-4X grade highlights these elements with Lava Red accents, while the ST-X variant features a more subtle silver contrast.

Under the body, the Navara retains a ladder-frame chassis and rear leaf-spring suspension similar to the Triton, along with a 2.4-litre Hyper Power diesel engine producing 150 kW (204 PS) and 470 Nm — slightly more powerful than the D23-generation Navara. The Euro 6b-certified diesel (with AdBlue) is paired with a wide-ratio 6-speed automatic transmission.

The vehicle features Nissan’s new Super 4WD system (formerly Triton’s Super Select), which includes full-time 4H mode with an open centre differential — a first for the Navara. Super 4WD is available exclusively on the ST-X and Pro-4X variants and offers seven terrain modes: Normal, Eco, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Sand, and Rock, each adjusting the powertrain and traction control to suit driving conditions.

Technology also takes a major leap forward, borrowing the Triton’s infotainment and driver-assistance systems. All models come with a 9-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and DAB+ digital radio, along with built-in navigation. The driver gets a 7-inch Supervision display flanked by analogue gauges.
Australian-spec Navaras will also support connected services, including remote A/C control, remote lock/unlock, emergency assistance, and stolen-vehicle tracking.

Safety is fully equipped with eight airbags, emergency lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, front and rear cross-traffic alert, an intelligent speed limiter, driver attention monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Nissan Australia also confirms that all 2026 Navara models will come standard with LED headlights and tail-lights.

For now, only the ST-X and Pro-4X variants have been confirmed, both offered exclusively as dual-cab pickups with automatic transmissions. Full pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the Navara’s arrival in Australian showrooms in the first quarter of 2026.