Verdict
The RM3,600 gap between the RM98,600 Nissan Navara and RM95,000 Toyota Veloz buys two very different tools. The Navara is a two-seat, all-wheel-drive pickup with a 161 hp/403 Nm 2.5-litre diesel and six-speed manual, plus an 80-litre tank. The Veloz is the more rounded Malaysian passenger car: seven seats, five doors, a CVT, 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating and Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the Navara’s RM830 by a wide margin.
Pick the Nissan Navara if you need a two-seat pickup with all-wheel drive, 403 Nm of diesel torque and an 80-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if you need seven seats, automatic driving and a far fuller active-safety package for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Navara RM98,600; Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Engine output: Nissan Navara 161 hp and 403 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp and 138 Nm
- Driveline and transmission: Nissan Navara all-wheel drive with 6MT; Toyota Veloz front-wheel drive with D-CVT
- Seating and doors: Nissan Navara 2 seats and 2 doors; Toyota Veloz 7 seats and 5 doors
- Annual road tax: Nissan Navara RM830; Toyota Veloz RM120
- Fuel tank: Nissan Navara 80 litres; Toyota Veloz 43 litres
Navara
- 161 hp and 403 Nm from a 2.5-litre turbodiesel
- All-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission
- 80-litre fuel tank
- Only 2 seats and 2 doors versus the Veloz’s 7 seats and 5 doors
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM120
- No stability control, autonomous braking or blind-spot information system
Veloz
- Seven seats with 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row folding
- Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and rear cross traffic alert
- 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trails the Navara’s 161 hp and 403 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- 43-litre fuel tank is 37 litres smaller than the Navara’s
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM98,600 | RM95,000✓ |
| Body type | Pickup | MPV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 403 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | D-CVT with Power Mode |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Nissan | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,335 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,828 kg | 1,185 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205R16C | 205/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 205R16C | 205/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueler HT | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Steel | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Higher suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflector with Matrix Adaptive Driving Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-Zone Manual | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 2 Speakers | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Multi-info Display | Auto Brake Hold |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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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Navara vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara or Toyota Veloz better?
The Veloz is better for carrying up to seven people, automatic driving and active safety. Choose the Navara only if its two-seat pickup layout, all-wheel drive, 403 Nm diesel torque and 80-litre tank suit your use.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara costs RM3,600 more than the Toyota Veloz. It also carries RM710 more annual road tax: RM830 versus RM120.
Which has the stronger safety equipment?
The Toyota Veloz has the stronger package: stability control, six airbags, blind-spot information, rear cross traffic alert and pre-collision braking with pedestrian detection. The Navara has driver and passenger airbags, ABS/EBD and rear parking sensors.