- High standard of fit and finish
- Good visibility
- Chassis feels solid
- For the 2.5-litre YD25DDTi turbo-diesel engine, premature wear and failure of the single-row timing chains
- Sluggish 2.4-litre petrol engine
- Suspension lacks compliance when unladen
- Front seats lack thigh support
Review: Nissan D22.I Navara cab chassis (1997-99)
Overview
Released in April 1997, the Nissan D22 Series I (D22.I) Navara cab chassis was solely available in a single cab body, but with a choice of three engines: a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol unit and 2.7- and 3.2-litre diesel engines; there was also a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive models.
The 4WD system consisted of a chain-driven transfer case with a non backlash mechanism, low ratio (2.02:1) gearing and free-running hubs; a limited slip differential was also fitted. In two-wheel drive mode, torque was carried directly through the transfer case; when four-wheel drive was engaged, power was split such that the drive to the forward shaft was engaged via the chain.
| Cab | Engine | Variants | Years | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2.4-litre petrol I4 (KA24E) |
STD (Standard) | 1997-99 | RWD | 5sp man. | 93 kW at 5200 rpm | 198 Nm at 3600-4000 rpm |
| DX | 1997-99 | RWD, 4WD |
5sp man. | ||||
| 2.7-litre diesel I4 (TD27) |
DX | 1997-99 | RWD | 5sp man. | 64 kW at 4300 rpm | 180 Nm at 2200 rpm | |
| 3.2-litre diesel I4 (QD32) |
STD, DX |
1997-99 | 4WD | 5sp man. | 76 kW at 3600 rpm | 220 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Features
Standard features for the Navara STD included a two speaker sound system. The DX variant was further equipped with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel.
Review: Nissan D22.II Navara cab chassis (1999-00)
Overview
Released in July 1999, the D22 Series II (D22.II) Navara cab chassis introduced a new 2.4-litre DOHC petrol engine which was also available with a four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the capacity of the fuel tank increased to 75 litres.
Visually, the D22.II Navara dual cab utility could be identified by its chrome front bumper insert. Inside, there was a new dashboard with a blue-coloured meter design, a new centre console and four-spoke steering wheel.
| Cab | Engine | Variants | Years | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2.4-litre petrol I4 (KA24DE) |
STD | 1999-00 | RWD | 5sp man. | 110 kW at 5600 rpm | 208 Nm at 3600 rpm |
| DX | 1999-00 | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
110 kW at 5600 rpm | 208 Nm at 3600 rpm | ||
| 2.7-litre diesel I4 (TD27) |
DX | 1999-00 | RWD | 5sp man. | 64 kW at 4300 rpm | 180 Nm at 2200 rpm | |
| 3.2-litre diesel I4 (QD32) |
STD, DX |
1999-00 | 4WD | 5sp man. | 76 kW at 3600 rpm | 220 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Features
Compared to its D22.I predecessor, standard features for the D22.II Navara DX were extended to include a two speaker sound system with radio and cassette player; child-proof rear door locks were also introduced as standard.
Review: Nissan D22.III Navara cab chassis (2000-01)
Overview
Released in June 2000, the D22 Series III (D22.III) Navara cab chassis introduced a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine, new front grille, headlights and tail-lights.
| Cab | Engine | Variants | Years | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2.4-litre petrol I4 (KA24DE) |
STD | 2000-01 | RWD | 5sp man. | 110 kW at 5600 rpm | 208 Nm at 3600 rpm |
| DX | 2000-01 | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
110 kW at 5600 rpm | 208 Nm at 3600 rpm | ||
| 3.0-litre petrol V6 (VG30E) |
DX | 2000-01 | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
120 kW at 4800 rpm | 248 Nm at 4000 rpm | |
| 2.7-litre diesel I4 (TD27) |
DX | 2000-01 | RWD | 5sp man. | 64 kW at 4300 rpm | 180 Nm at 2200 rpm | |
| 3.2-litre diesel I4 (QD32) |
STD, DX |
2000-01 | 4WD | 5sp man. | 76 kW at 3600 rpm | 220 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Features
Standard features, however, were largely unchanged.
Review: Nissan D22.IV Navara cab chassis (2001-06)
Overview
Released in December 2001, the D22 Series IV (D22.IV) Navara cab chassis introduced a new 3.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, revised suspension – for improved ride comfort and handling – and other changes to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. Furthermore, the STD variant was discontinued in 2002, while a sports ST-R variant was introduced in 2005. In 2006, however, the D22 Navara cab chassis was withdrawn from the Australian market.
| Cab | Engine | Variants | Years | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2.4-litre petrol I4 (KA24DE) |
DX | 2001-05 | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
110 kW at 5600 rpm | 208 Nm at 3600 rpm |
| 3.0-litre petrol V6 (VG30E) |
DX | 2001-05 | RWD | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
120 kW at 4800 rpm | 248 Nm at 4000 rpm | |
| 3.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 (ZD30DDT) |
STD | 2001-02 | 4WD | 5sp man. | 110 kW at 3400 rpm | 314 Nm at 2000 rpm | |
| DX | 2001-06 | 4WD | 5sp man. | ||||
| ST-R | 2005-06 | RWD | 5sp man. |
Features
Compared to their D22.III predecessors, standard features for the D22.IV Navara STD and DX variants were largely unchanged. From March 2003, a CD player was standard for the DX variants.
Compared to the DX variants, Navara ST-R variants was further equipped with a driver’s airbag and front seatbelt pretensioners. Standard features were also extended to include 16-inch alloy wheels, central locking, power mirrors and flares.
Review: Nissan D22.V Navara cab chassis (2008-14)
Overview
Released in February 2008, the D22 Series V (D22.V) Navara marked the D22 Navara’s return to the Australian market following its withdrawal in 2006. The D22 Navara cab chassis was solely available in a single cab body, with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission and as a DX variant.
| Cab | Engine | Variant | Years | Drive | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single cab | 2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4 (YD25DDTi) |
DX | 2008-14 | RWD, 4WD |
5sp man. | 98 kW at 3600 rpm | 304 Nm at 2000 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for rear wheel drive models included dual front airbags, ABS and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. Four-wheel drive models initially omitted this safety equipment, but were so equipped from March 2011.
ANCAP crash testing
In ANCAP crash testing , a rear-wheel drive D22.V Navara cab chassis received a three star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 21.57. In the offset crash test, protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver, with marginal leg protection for the front passenger. A default score was conferred for the side impact test.
Features
Standard features for the D22.V Navara included 16-inch steel wheels, a two speaker sound system with radio and CD player, air conditioning and power steering.
Brochures
- Brochure: Nissan D22.V Navara utility and cab chassis (September 2012)
- Brochure: Nissan D22.V Navara utility and cab chassis (July 2013)
Related links
- Specifications: Nissan D22.V Navara utility and cab chassis (July 2010)
- Specifications: Nissan D22.V Navara (July 2012)
- Wikipedia.org: Nissan D22 Navara
