2023 Nissan Navara VE

The 2023 Nissan Navara VE is a midrange variant of Nissan's popular pickup truck lineup, offering a strong balance of performance, features, and comfort, especially suited for the Philippine market.

Key Specifications

• Engine and Performance: It is powered by a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2,488 cc. This engine delivers 187 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. The powertrain is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, driving the rear wheels (4x2 configuration)15.

• Dimensions and Capacity: The Navara VE measures 5,260 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,810 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,150 mm. The cargo deck dimensions are 1,470 mm long, 1,495 mm wide, and 520 mm high, with a payload capacity of 1,043 kg. Ground clearance stands at 225 mm, and it has a turning radius of 6.3 to 13 meters depending on the source15.

• Fuel and Efficiency: It has an 80-liter fuel tank and offers a combined fuel consumption of approximately 8.1 km/L according to manufacturer claims1.

Features and Comfort

• The Navara VE is equipped with LED headlights and fog lamps, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, and a Nissan 8-inch advanced touchscreen infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It includes six speakers, Bluetooth, USB, and auxiliary inputs for connectivity15.

• Interior features include fabric upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, keyless entry, cruise control, and steering wheel audio controls. However, the interior design is noted to need an update, and this variant does not come with a bedliner1.

• The suspension setup is notable for using coil springs, which is somewhat unusual in pickups but provides improved ride comfort and good payload capacity6.

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Safety features are comprehensive for its class, including dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS with electronic brake distribution, electronic stability control, hill start assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot detection, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking125.

• Additional security features include an engine immobilizer, security alarm, central locking, and ISOFIX child seat mounts1.