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2024 Nissan Navara ST-X: Quick Review

Item: Nissan Navara
Rating: 7

Nissan asserts that the ST-X is their top-selling Navara variant, so let's delve into the reasons behind this

11 Jan 2024, 12:29 pm

Shana Zlotin

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7.0/10Score

Things we like

Well-appointed cabin
Practical tray
Off-road-ready

Not so much

Odd seating position
Lacks active safety and infotainment features
Rudimentary interior

In Australia, it's highly likely that you're just two degrees of separation away from a utility vehicle.

Utes have become an integral part of our country's automotive landscape, representing the largest selling segment in Australia.

However, in 2023, the Hilux's seven-year winning streak was broken when the Ranger claimed the title of the top-selling ute for the year.

With the ute market offering abundant opportunities for brands, let's now shift our focus to the Navara and explore what this enduring competitor still brings to the table in 2024.

Pricing & Features

The ST-X is the best-selling variant in the Navara range, the high-specced vehicle is priced at $51,445 before on-road costs.

The dual-cab ute is available in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations, with the choice of manual or automatic transmission, and various tray sizes.

A 2.3L single-turbo diesel engine option creates 120kW and 403Nm in 4x2 variants. The upgrade to a twin-turbo in the 4x4 offers and increase in power a strong output at 140kW and 450Nm, using a quoted 7.2L/100km on a combined cycle.

The ST-X is equipped with the following features:

18-inch alloy wheels	Front LED foglights
8-inch touchscreen	Heated side mirrors
A tubliner to protect the paint in the tray area	Keyless entry and start
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (wired only)	Lane departure warning
Automatic dimming rear-view mirror	Lane keeping assist
Automatic high beam	Leather steering wheel and gearshift
Automatic power-folding door mirrors	LED headlights, tail lights and daytime running lights
Blind-spot monitor and intervention system	Privacy glass
Body colour rear bumper	Rain-sensing wipers
Carpet floor mats	Rear cross-traffic alert
Chrome grille and door handles	Rear parking sensors
Cruise control	Reversing camera (pick-up models only).
Double tube sports bar	Stainless steel sports bar
Dual-zone climate control	Tyre pressure monitoring
Four USB input sockets (3x USB-A and 1x USB-C).

Safety

Due to updates in the ANCAP protocol, the five-star ANCAP rating that the Navara received in 2015 has lapsed. Consequently, ANCAP now designates the Navara as 'Unrated' since January 2023.

The Navara is not without expected safety features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind-spot monitoring and a lane departure assist system but does miss out on features competitors have as standard such as a centre airbag and adaptive cruise control.

Other active safety includes forward collision warning, driver fatigue warning, and brake assist.

For off-roading enthusiasts, hill-start control, trailer sway control and downhill brake control are all standard.

Key Rivals

It's a game of updates, with most manufacturers looking to add spec to remain competitive.

Some examples of key rivals include models include notable utes such as:

Should I put it on my shortlist?

The 2024 Nissan Navara ST-X is a compelling choice for those in the market for a pickup truck that offers a perfect blend of toughness, capability and technology.

Its enhancements for 2024 make it a strong competitor in the segment, suitable for both work and leisure.

If you're looking for a vehicle that can handle demanding tasks while providing a comfortable and connected driving experience, the Navara ST-X is definitely worth considering.

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