Verdict
The Nissan Navara V 2.5 AT is the sensible buy at RM134,800 because it retains the same 187 hp, 450 Nm 2.5-litre diesel, seven-speed automatic and all-wheel drive as the VL. The RM12,100 gap buys useful daily kit rather than extra pulling performance: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, a 360-degree camera with moving object detection, auto wipers and an eight-way power driver’s seat. For regular city use or frequent reversing with a loaded bed, the VL’s extra safety and parking aids justify the stretch. For work-first ownership, the V does the same mechanical job for less.
Pick the Nissan Navara V 2.5 AT if you want the same 187 hp and 450 Nm drivetrain while keeping RM12,100 in hand.
Pick the Nissan Navara VL 2.5 AT if blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and a 360-degree camera matter on your daily routes.
Key differences
- Price: RM134,800 for the V 2.5 AT versus RM146,900 for the VL 2.5 AT.
- Wheels and tyres: 17-inch alloy wheels with 255/65R17 tyres on the V versus 18-inch machined two-tone alloys with 255/60R18 tyres on the VL.
- Blind-spot system: no blind-spot information system on the V versus blind-spot information system on the VL.
- Lane and rear-crossing alerts: no lane-keeping assist and no rear cross traffic alert on the V versus lane-departure warning and rear cross traffic alert on…
- Driver’s seat and wipers: manual driver’s-seat adjustment and no auto wipers on the V versus an eight-way power driver’s seat and auto wipers on the VL.
- Parking assistance: two rear sensors and a reverse camera on the V versus four rear sensors plus a 360-degree camera with moving object detection on the VL.
V 2.5 AT
- RM12,100 less than the VL.
- Same 187 hp, 450 Nm diesel and seven-speed automatic as the VL.
- Gets dual-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and six speakers.
- Misses blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and lane-departure warning.
- Makes do with two rear sensors and a conventional reverse camera.
- Manual driver’s-seat adjustment and no auto wipers.
VL 2.5 AT
- Adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and lane-departure warning.
- Four rear sensors and a 360-degree camera with moving object detection make tight parking easier.
- Eight-way power driver’s seat, auto wipers and 18-inch machined two-tone alloy wheels.
- Costs RM12,100 more without any extra horsepower or torque.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM134,800✓ | RM146,900 |
| 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 | 187 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-AT | 7-AT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,260 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,825 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 2,001 kg | 2,006 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler HT | Toyo Open Country A25 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Multi-link | Solid Axle with Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Machined Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Machined Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | Driver Alert Warning | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Driver Alert Warning |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up Base | Tip-up Base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and Moving Object Detection |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | 7" Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist | 7" Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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V 2.5 AT vs VL 2.5 AT FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara V 2.5 AT or Nissan Navara VL 2.5 AT better?
The VL is better equipped, adding blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane-departure warning, a 360-degree camera, auto wipers and a power driver’s seat. The V is the better-value choice if those aids are not priorities, as performance hardware is the same.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara VL 2.5 AT costs RM12,100 more than the Nissan Navara V 2.5 AT: RM146,900 versus RM134,800.
What does the Nissan Navara VL 2.5 AT add over the V?
The VL adds 18-inch wheels, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane-departure warning, auto wipers, an eight-way power driver’s seat, four rear sensors and a 360-degree camera with moving object detection.
