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Nissan Navara III (D40 facelift 2010) 3.0 V6 (231 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Navara:
The Nissan Navara is a nameplate used for Nissan pickup trucks with D21, D22, D40, D23 and D27 model codes. The nameplate has been used in Australia, New Zealand, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe, and South Africa. In North, Central and South America and some selected markets, it is marketed as the Nissan Frontier or Nissan NP300.
After more than ten years with the D21, Nissan unveiled the similar sized D22. It was replaced with the bigger, taller, longer D40 mid-size pickup. In 2014, Nissan released its successor, the D23, for international markets other than the U. S. and Canada. For these markets, it received the D41 Frontier in 2021 to replace the D40....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (D40 facelift 2010) Overview:
Nissan Navara (III (D40 facelift 2010)). With 550 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2110 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.3 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 (231 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides significantly stronger performance and refinement, offering brisk acceleration and effortless power for heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
As expected, fuel consumption is higher than the 2.5 dCi, but acceptable given the substantial power output of the V6 diesel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust build quality and durability
- • Strong towing capacity, especially with the V6 engine
- • Capable off-road performance
- • Practical and spacious load bed
- • Choice of powerful and efficient diesel engines
Cons:
- • Firm ride quality when unladen
- • Interior plastics can feel utilitarian
- • Moderate Euro NCAP safety rating (from 2008 test)
- • Higher fuel consumption for the V6 engine
- • Rear drum brakes on some models (though reference states discs)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (D40): 2005 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Navara |
| Generation: | III (D40 facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (231 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2010 |
| End of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 231 Hp @ 3750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.2 Hp/l [2mm more] |
| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 1750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | V9X More details about the engine V9X |
| Engine displacement: | 2991 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.1 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.8 kg/Nm, 260.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2110 |
| Max. weight: | 2805 |
| Max load: | 695 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5222 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 1848 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Height: | 1795 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3200 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/65 R17; 255/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 17; 18 |
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