Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT vs SE 2.5 MT
Verdict
At RM98,600 versus RM117,600, the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT and Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT share the important working hardware: 2,488 cc diesel, 161 hp, 403 Nm, manual transmission, all-wheel drive, 80-litre tank, two airbags, RM830 annual road tax and a 5-year warranty. The RM19,000 jump is not buying more engine. It buys a five-seat cabin instead of two seats, plus a wider and taller body, while the Single Cab is 75 mm longer. For a Malaysian buyer, that seating change is the whole argument.
Pick the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT if two seats are enough and you want the same 161 hp/403 Nm diesel, manual gearbox and all-wheel drive for RM19,000 less.
Pick the Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT if you need five seats and a wider, taller Navara without moving away from the same manual diesel drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: RM98,600 vs RM117,600
- Seats: 2 vs 5
- Length: 5,335 mm vs 5,260 mm
- Width and height: 1,790 mm/1,775 mm vs 1,850 mm/1,825 mm
- Engine output: 161 hp/403 Nm vs 161 hp/403 Nm
- Road tax: RM830/year vs RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 98,600✓ | RM 117,600 |
| Body type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| 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 | 5,335 mm | 5,260 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,775 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L | 80 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 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.
Single Cab 2.5 MT
- RM19,000 cheaper
- Same 161 hp and 403 Nm
- Longer body at 5,335 mm
- Only 2 seats
- Narrower and lower than the SE
- Same 2 airbags; no AEB
SE 2.5 MT
- 5 seats
- Wider and taller body
- Same diesel/manual/AWD hardware
- Costs RM19,000 more
- No extra power or torque
- Same 2 airbags; no AEB
Single Cab 2.5 MT vs SE 2.5 MT FAQ
Is the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT or Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT better?
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT is better if you need five seats. The Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT is the sharper buy if two seats are enough, because the engine, torque, gearbox, driven wheels, tank size, road tax and warranty are the same.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Navara SE 2.5 MT costs RM19,000 more than the Nissan Navara Single Cab 2.5 MT.
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.