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Nissan Navara 2010

Nissan Navara 2010

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$5,940

The 2010 Nissan Navara range of configurations is currently priced from $3,800.

Our most recent review of the 2010 Nissan Navara resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: SMITHY SAYSThe Navara is a sound ute capable off road and comfortable on the black stuff.Nissan Navara 2005-2010Price new: $37,990 to $40,990Engine: 4.0-litre V6, 198 kW/385 Nm; 2.5-litre 4-cyl turbo-diesel, 128 kW/403 NmTransmission: 6-speed man, 5-speed auto, 4wd, 2WDEconomy: 13.6 L/100 km (V6), 9.0 L/100 km (TD)Body: Dual-cab, King-cabVariants: RX, ST-XSafety: 3-star ANCAPTowing capacity: 3 tonnes (braked)Expect to pay:$14,000 to $18,500 for the RX dual-cab petrol$15,500 to $20,000 for the RX dual-cab diesel$16,000 to $20,500 for the ST-X petrol$18,500 to $22,000 for the ST-X dual-cab dieselOTHERS TO CONSIDER

You can read the full review here.

This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Nissan Navara: Sparkling performance and comfy cabin, Diesel engine, Capable off road and comfortable on the black stuff

The 2010 Nissan Navara carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Nissan Navara is also known as Nissan Frontier (North America), Nissan NP300 (Mexico, Europe) in markets outside Australia.

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7.3L/100km (combined)
Single Cab
5 Speed Manual
Diesel
Overview
Likes
Sparkling performance and comfy cabin
Diesel engine
Capable off road and comfortable on the black stuff
Dislikes
V6 petrol fuel consumption
Clutches can require replacement from 40,000 km to 70,000 km

Nissan Navara 2010 FAQs

Does the 2010 Nissan Navara have a DPF?

This is a very contentious question and depending on who you talk to, you’ll get a bunch of different answers. Overall, it seems that Navara D22s from about 2007 to 2010 did, in fact, have a DPF fitted as standard. But only if they had an automatic transmission; manual versions don’t seem to have been fitted with a DPF. Why? Who knows.

In any case, the definitive answer can be obtained by looking under your vehicle. The DPF will appear as a large cannister, mounted next to the chassis rail, just behind the transmission and is part of the exhaust system.

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Does the 2010 Nissan Navara have a timing belt or chain?

The simple answer, Andrew, is that the 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine in your Navara has a timing chain rather than a timing belt. However, it’s not that simple, as the engine uses two chains, rather than a longer, single timing chain.

The primary timing chain on your engine is a single-row chain while the secondary chain is a duplex (or double-row) chain. The secondary chain doesn’t seem to give too many problems, but many owners have found that the lower, single-row chain seems a bit underdone and has been known to stretch in service. When that happens (if the stretching is enough) the pistons and valves inside the engine can collide with fairly devastating results. The chain guides can also show signs of premature wear in these engines.

The trade recommends that the primary timing chain in these engines is changed every 80,000km or so and inspected for wear and stretching every 40,000km. Which pretty neatly sidesteps all the advantages of a timing chain over a timing belt.

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Which 4x4 Dual Cab ute should I buy?

The very fact that you’re looking at two vehicles that fit into your budget but have travelled such vastly different distances should tell you all you need to know about the Nissan. Frankly, the Navara D22 and D40 don’t age well. In fact, many owners have found out the hard way that a Navara just can’t match the Toyota HiLux of this vintage for longevity and the ability to cop punishment over time.

I’m certainly not saying that the HiLux was perfect, but compared with the Navara’s litany of faults and problems that covered everything from rattling timing chains to coolant leaks and odd design elements such as the bottom of the radiator being lower than the lowest part of the chassis cross-member (not good for off-road work) the Toyota was much better. Granted the Navara you’re considering has very low mileage, so it should be okay for a while…just about till you hand it over to your son to break.

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