Nissan Navara
The Nissan Navara is a nameplate used for Nissan pickup trucks with D21, D22, D40, D23 and D27 model codes. The nameplate has been used in Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe, and South Africa. In North, Central and South America and some selected markets, it is marketed as the Nissan Frontier or Nissan NP300.
After more than ten years with the D21, Nissan unveiled the similar sized D22. It was replaced with the bigger, taller, longer D40 mid-size pickup. In 2014, Nissan released its successor, the D23, for international markets other than the U.S. and Canada. For these markets, it received the D41 Frontier in 2021 to replace the D40.
The Navara gets its name from the Navarre region of northern Spain. The European version was built at the Nissan Motor Ibérica factory in Barcelona.
D21 series (1985)
The D21 generation was the successor to the Datsun 720, sold as the Nissan Datsun Truck in Japan. The name Navara was used in some markets such as Australia / New Zealand.Unlike previous generations, this model was available worldwide in two body styles. The "A" body was designed in Japan, and was available in single or dual cab variants, while the "S" body King Cab was designed in the United States, at Nissan's styling studios in San Diego, California. Each version had unique front styling, with the American version having a different bonnet, and wider flared front guards. In a few countries, such as Australia, both versions were sold. This was also assembled in Greece for the local market, where it was marketed as the Nissan Pickup and King Cab.
First generation (D22; 1997)
The D22 is a compact pickup truck truck manufactured from 1997 to current, Nissan continue to build the D22 as a cheaper alternative to the D40 in many markets. Originally planned to follow the D21 Hard Body in being designed by Nissan Design International in La Jolla, CA, design of the D22 was reluctantly given to Japan during the 1994–1995 period. This was due to NDI being busy with many design projects for concepts and models, such as the Quest, Altima, and Maxima. Design of an updated D22 was eventually given to NDI in 1998.North America
US production of the Frontier at the Smyrna, Tennessee plant began in 1997 with a 2-door regular cab and 2-door King Cab. A 4-door version of the D22 was designed and developed during 1997–1998, being first produced in April 1999 and launched in May 1999 in the US as the 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. Engines fitted were the petrol and, for export only, the diesel TD27 with 5-speed manual transmission. These models were also exported to Central and South America.A special Desert Runner model was offered in 1999 for the 2000 MY. It was a 2WD King Cab model built on the 4WD frame, which gave it a boost in ride height, larger tires, and a 4- or 5-speed transmission. For 2001 the Desert Runner got a new look and a supercharged version of the V6 engine.
Facelift
In February 2000 at the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan introduced a facelifted D22 Frontier for 2001, with bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing to younger buyers in its second generation. The regular cab would be discontinued after the 2001 MY. Sales and production started in North America, with Crew Cab and King Cab versions and new grille, bumper, headlights, taillights. Other body changes included built in fender flares and tailgates.The D22s badged as "Frontier" had different grille, tailgate details and interior in contrast to the D22s badged as "Navara".
The D22 was no longer sold in Japan after 2002. Due to incompatible taxation rules and plummeting popularity of pickup trucks in Japan, Nissan discontinued it in their home market with no replacement afterwards, a fate shared by many of its competitors there.
The Egyptian plant exports to the Middle East, and a South African plant to African countries. Mexican production started in 2008: D22 truck Single Cab Chassis and Long Bed, Crew Cab called the D22 Pickup.
In 2009, the D22 was updated with redesigned exterior door handles.
In June 2017, Peugeot announced to produce the Peugeot Pick-Up for Northern African states. It is equipped with a 2.5-litre inline-four turbo-diesel, producing and, 5-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with optional gear reduction. It is a badge engineered version of the Dongfeng Rich, which has a partnership with PSA. It comes as a Crew Cab short bed version with a payload of 815 kg. Market introduction started in September 2017.
Australia
For the Australian market, the D22 Navara ran as a series 1 from the end of the D21 until 2001, when a series 2 was released with a new ZD30 Diesel engine and updated front end. The ZD30 powered D22's were fairly reliable unlike the petrol counterparts, but were replaced in 2007 with an upgraded Common Rail 2.5L Diesel engine. The D22 Navara was run in parallel with the larger D40 until 2015. Both were replaced by the D23 Navara - locally known as the NP300 Navara as of 2015.Bolivia
Nissan Bolivia imported from Japan the Nissan Frontier D22 Crew Cab, 2.4-litre petrol or diesel, 4WD. Imported from Mexico, the D22 Crew Cab and single cab long bed, petrol 2WD. Some Frontiers were gray imported from the US. These were V6 with automatic transmission for private importers.Brazil
The Brazilian Nissan plant started production around 2002 and it was exported to Argentina and Mexico.Chile
In Chile, the D22 was marketed as the "Nissan Terrano" due to Kia already using the "Frontier" moniker in its Bongo minivan series. It was sold from 1998 to 2014 and according to the National Automobile Association of Chile it was the most sold automobile in 2010. The facelifted "Navara" version arrived in 2003, in 2.4L petrol, 2.5L turbo diesel, 3.0L turbo diesel and 3.2L diesel. Even with the unveiling of the D40 Navara in 2008, it continued to be sold as a cheaper and more work-oriented alternative, outselling the D40. Starting in 2012, all D22 models were imported from Mexico replacing the Japanese model's injection pump with a common rail fuel-injection system, among other changes and the 3.0L and 3.2L models were discontinued. The D22 was replaced by the Nissan D23 "NP300" in 2015.Engines
Nissan first offered the D22 with a four-cylinder engine, the KA24DE, but added the V6 engine, the VG33E in 1999. In Australia the D22 had the KA24E till 1999, then changed to KA24DE option that year. A 3.0-litre V6 was introduced in June 2000. A supercharged version of the 3.3-litre V6 became available with introduction of the facelifted 2001 models. In February 2003, 4x4 models received a larger 3.3-litre V6, while 4x2 models continued with the 3.0. The V6 was dropped in 2005, leaving the 2.5-litre turbo-diesel as the only available engine.The first series of D22s had larger 3.2-litre normally aspirated diesel engines producing 75 kW. It also had a 2.0-litre petrol SOHC 8 valve engine producing 75 kW.
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Notes |
| SOHC 4-Cylinder | 2.0 L | |||
| SOHC 4-Cylinder | 2.4 L | 1997–1999 | ||
| DOHC 4-Cylinder | 2.4 L | |||
| DOHC 4-Cylinder | 2.5 L | Turbo diesel intercooler | ||
| DOHC 4-Cylinder | 2.5 L | Turbo diesel intercooler | ||
| DOHC 4-Cylinder | 3.0 L | Turbo diesel | ||
| DOHC 4-Cylinder | 3.2 L | Diesel | ||
| SOHC V6 | 3.3 L | and for MY2003-2004 | ||
| SOHC supercharged V6 | 3.3 L | for Automatic |
Safety
The African version of the NP300 received 0 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for infants from Global NCAP 1.0 in 2018.International names
- Big M Frontier
- Datsun
- Didsun or Datsun
- Fiera
- Frontier
- Navara
- NP300
- NP300 Hardbody
- Pick Up
- Terrano
- Skystar
- Winner
- Bravado
Rebadged versions
- Dongfeng/ZNA Rich
- Bhamo Pickup
- Giad Pickup
- Peugeot Pick-Up
Second generation (D40; 2004)
The new truck has a fully boxed ladder frame. The wheelbase is with a overall length. Towing capacity is. A 4.0-litre VQ-family V6, the VQ40DE, is the standard engine in North America, and it produces and of torque. Also available is the QR25DE four-cylinder engine, which is also found in the Nissan Altima. It produces and of torque. A six-speed manual is standard with a five-speed automatic optional. Both rear and four-wheel drive are available. Traction control and hill-descent control are also available.
The Frontier is called Navara when sold in Europe. The engine is a 2.5-litre YD25DDTi diesel, with or. The stronger version has of torque.
Suzuki sold a Frontier-based mid-sized pickup produced by Nissan North America at the Smyrna plant. The truck debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show as the Suzuki Equator. For 2009, the Frontier received a facelift with more options, colours, and new wheels. The Nismo model was replaced by the PRO-4X model. Suzuki discontinued the Equator in 2013, as part of the shutdown of their American passenger car division.
In 2012, production in the United States was shifted from Smyrna, Tennessee to Canton, Mississippi.
Sales of the PRO-4X model continue in Mexico.
In 2014, Nissan released a concept truck with a 2.8-litre straight-four engine Cummins Diesel engine paired with a ZF 8HP transmission.