Verdict
At RM77,331, the Nissan Navara D23 undercuts the RM98,600 Nissan Navara D23 Facelift by RM21,269 while retaining the same 2,488 cc, 161 hp and 403 Nm diesel 6MT all-wheel-drive hardware. That makes the outgoing truck the lower-cost choice if equipment is secondary. The facelift’s extra outlay buys ABS/EBD, a reverse camera, Bluetooth and a five-year/150,000-km warranty, but it is 53 kg heavier and 100 mm longer. For a Malaysian working truck, the warranty and parking aids make the newer model easier to justify if the budget stretches.
Pick the Nissan Navara D23 if you want the same 161 hp and 403 Nm drivetrain for RM21,269 less, plus front foglamps and a lighter 1,775 kg kerb weight.
Pick the Nissan Navara D23 Facelift if ABS/EBD, an immobiliser, reverse camera, Bluetooth and five-year/150,000-km warranty cover matter more than the higher buy-in.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Navara D23 RM77,331; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift RM98,600.
- Length: Nissan Navara D23 5,235 mm; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 5,335 mm.
- Weight: Nissan Navara D23 1,775 kg; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 1,828 kg.
- Warranty: Nissan Navara D23 3 years/100,000 km; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 5 years/150,000 km.
- Parking aids: Nissan Navara D23 has no rear sensors or reverse camera; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift has 2 rear sensors and a reverse camera.
- ABS/EBD and immobiliser: Nissan Navara D23 has neither; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift has both.
D23
- RM21,269 cheaper.
- 53 kg lighter and 100 mm shorter.
- Front foglamps; 4-star EuroNCAP and 5-star ANCAP ratings recorded.
- No ABS/EBD or immobiliser.
- No rear parking sensors or reverse camera.
- Shorter 3-year/100,000-km warranty.
D23 Facelift
- ABS/EBD and immobiliser included.
- Reverse camera, two rear sensors and Bluetooth.
- Five-year/150,000-km warranty.
- RM21,269 more expensive.
- 53 kg heavier.
- No front foglamps; seatbelt reminder covers front seats only.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM77,331✓ | RM98,600 |
| 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 | 161 hp |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 89 mm | 89 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 | 5,235 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,775 kg | 1,828 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Front Tyre | 205R16C | 205R16C |
| Rear Tyre | 205R16C | 205R16C |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler HT | Bridgestone Dueler HT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Springs | Leaf Spring |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-Zone Manual |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD player with 4 speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Multi-info Display |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 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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D23 vs D23 Facelift FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara D23 or Nissan Navara D23 Facelift better?
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift is better equipped, adding ABS/EBD, an immobiliser, reverse camera, rear sensors and Bluetooth. The Nissan Navara D23 is the better cost-led choice because its engine, torque, gearbox and all-wheel-drive layout are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift costs RM21,269 more: RM98,600 versus RM77,331 for the Nissan Navara D23.
Which Nissan Navara has the better warranty?
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift has the stronger cover at five years or 150,000 km. The Nissan Navara D23 is covered for three years or 100,000 km.
