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    1996 Nissan Navara

    The 1996 Nissan Navara is a ute. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $29,500.

    There are 2 variants of the Navara available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1995.

    The 1996 Navara was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Nissan Navara include 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (91kW/191Nm), 2.7L in-line 4-cylinder (60kW/173Nm) and 3.0L v6 (113kW/248Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $29,500 - $44,790
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Unleaded
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    Retail Price
    $29,500 - $44,790
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Unleaded
    Body Types
    Chassis Cab or Pickup
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

    Expert Rating

    Good

    1 Reviews

    1996 Nissan Navara

    Available Variants

    The Nissan Navara comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being SE.

    1996 Nissan Navara

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Pros

    • Huge step forward in tech and cabin design
    • Surprisingly pointed handling on tarmac
    • Suspension improvements make a difference

    Cons

    • Ultimately lacks meaningful differences compared to Triton cousin
    • Can't match segment best for unladen ride quality
    • Lack of 2WD, single-cab could be missed opportunity
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    1996 Nissan Navara

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    Power to Weight
    34.99 - 76.35 kW/t
    34.99 kW/t
    76.35 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years
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    SL

    2025

    $42,690

    SL

    2024

    $42,690

    ST

    2025

    $53,790

    ST

    2024

    $53,790

    St-X

    2025

    $58,390

    St-X

    2024

    $58,390

    Pro-4x

    2025

    $68,990

    Pro-4x

    2024

    $68,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.3L Combustion
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Manual
    Body Type
    Chassis Cab
    Pickup
    Number of Doors
    2 Doors
    4 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Rear
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    140 kW
    120 kW

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    1996 Nissan Navara

    Dimensions

    4,825 mm
    1,650 mm
    1,575 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,825 mm
    Overall Width1,650 mm
    Overall Height1,575 mm
    Wheelbase2,950 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity1,475 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    1996 Nissan Navara

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Nissan Navara is the base variant that starts from $29,500.

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    The most expensive Nissan Navara is the base variant that starts from $44,790.

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    The best towing capacity of a Nissan Navara is offered by the base variant which can tow 1500 kg.

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    The largest Nissan Navara is the base variant which measures 1690mm wide, 4840mm in length and sits 1715mm tall.

    The most powerful Nissan Navara is the SE variant which has 113kW of power and 248nm of torque.

    The Nissan Navara is built in New Zealand and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Nissan Navara is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2740 kg.

    The Nissan Navara may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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