Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT vs SE 2.5 AT
Verdict
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 AT is the easier recommendation if budget allows: the RM6,000 step up buys a conventional automatic plus a useful jump from 161 hp/403 Nm to 187 hp/450 Nm. The MT keeps the same 5,260 mm body, 3,150 mm wheelbase, 80-litre tank, AWD, RM830 road tax and 5-year warranty, so it is not a lesser truck underneath. But with only two airbags and no AEB on both, the upgrade is about drivetrain, not safety kit.
Pick the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT if you want the cheaper manual version and can live with 161 hp and 403 Nm.
Pick the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 AT if you want the automatic gearbox and the stronger 187 hp and 450 Nm tune.
Key differences
- Price: RM117,600 for the MT, RM123,600 for the AT
- Power: 161 hp for the MT, 187 hp for the AT
- Torque: 403 Nm for the MT, 450 Nm for the AT
- Transmission: Manual for the MT, Conventional Automatic for the AT
- Driven wheels: All Wheel Drive for the MT, All Wheel Drive for the AT
- Airbags: 2 for the MT, 2 for the AT
SE 2.5 MT
- Lower RM117,600 price
- Manual gearbox for buyers who prefer direct control
- Same AWD, 80-litre tank and 3,150 mm wheelbase
- Less power at 161 hp
- Less torque at 403 Nm
- Only two airbags and no AEB
SE 2.5 AT
- Stronger 187 hp output
- Higher 450 Nm torque figure
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Costs RM6,000 more
- No extra airbags over the MT
- Still no AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 117,600✓ | RM 123,600 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Common-rail direct injection, Variable Geometry Turbo |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 187 hp✓ |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Bore | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15 | 15 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 7-AT |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Nissan | Nissan |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,260 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,825 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Weight | 1,959 kg | 1,973 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Front Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/65R17 | 255/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 | Dunlop Grandtrek AT23 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder Frame | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Multi-link | Solid Axle with Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Drum |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Tip-up Base | Tip-up Base |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 4 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player, MP3, Bluetooth, AUX Input with 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist | Multi-info Display, Tailgate Assist |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| 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.
SE 2.5 MT vs SE 2.5 AT FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT or Nissan Navara SE 2.5 AT better?
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 AT is better for most buyers because it has the automatic gearbox and stronger 187 hp/450 Nm output. Pick the MT only if you want a manual and the lower price matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 AT costs RM123,600, while the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT costs RM117,600. The difference is RM6,000.
Do they differ in size, drivetrain or safety kit?
No on size and basic safety kit: both are 5,260 mm long, have a 3,150 mm wheelbase, AWD, two airbags and no AEB. The key changes are gearbox, power and torque.