Nissan Navara: D23 vs D23 Facelift
Verdict
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift asks RM98,600 against RM77,331 for the outgoing Nissan Navara D23, a RM21,269 jump for a truck that keeps the same 2,488 cc diesel, 161 hp, 403 Nm, manual gearbox and AWD. The real gains are a 100 mm longer body and a 5-year warranty instead of 3 years. For a Malaysian buyer, that makes the facelift the safer longer-term ownership play, but mechanically the cheaper D23 gives away very little on paper.
Pick the Nissan Navara D23 if you want the same 161 hp, 403 Nm manual AWD diesel package for less money.
Pick the Nissan Navara D23 Facelift if the 5-year warranty and extra 100 mm of body length matter more than the RM21,269 saving.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Navara D23 RM77,331; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift RM98,600
- Length: Nissan Navara D23 5,235 mm; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 5,335 mm
- Warranty: Nissan Navara D23 3 years; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 5 years
- Power and torque: Nissan Navara D23 161 hp/403 Nm; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 161 hp/403 Nm
- Wheelbase: Nissan Navara D23 3,150 mm; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift 3,150 mm
- Road tax: Nissan Navara D23 RM830/year; Nissan Navara D23 Facelift RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 77,331✓ | RM 98,600 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,235 mm | 5,335 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 830 | RM 830 |
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.
D23
- Much cheaper to buy
- Same 2,488 cc diesel output
- Same manual AWD layout
- Shorter 3-year warranty
- 100 mm shorter body
- No auto emergency braking
D23 Facelift
- Longer 5-year warranty
- 100 mm longer body
- Same RM830 yearly road tax
- Costs RM21,269 more
- No extra power or torque
- No auto emergency braking
D23 vs D23 Facelift FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara D23 or Nissan Navara D23 Facelift better?
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift is better if warranty matters: it keeps the same 161 hp/403 Nm manual AWD diesel package but gets a 5-year warranty and 100 mm more length. For cost, the outgoing Nissan Navara D23 is stronger.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara D23 Facelift costs RM21,269 more than the Nissan Navara D23.
Do they use the same engine and drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 2,488 cc diesel engine with 161 hp and 403 Nm, paired with a manual transmission and all-wheel drive.