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Nissan Unveils D27 Navara for Australia and NZ With Local Tuning and Warrior Preview

The Triton-based dual-cab gains bespoke Premcar dampers after extensive local testing, signaling Nissan’s regional strategy.

Overview

  • Global debut in Adelaide confirms a double-cab-only Navara for Australia and New Zealand, with showroom arrivals slated for the first quarter of 2026.
  • The ute shares its ladder-frame and 2.4‑litre twin‑turbo diesel (150 kW/470 Nm) with the Mitsubishi Triton, paired to a six-speed automatic and optional Super 4WD with seven terrain modes on upper grades.
  • Premcar engineered Australian-made dampers after 12 months and more than 18,500 km of local testing, evaluating 137 damper codes and 550+ shims to tune ride and handling for local loads and towing.
  • Key specs include a leaf-spring rear, electric power steering, 3500 kg braked towing and roughly 950–1047 kg payload, plus a 9.0-inch touchscreen, 7.0-inch cluster, eight airbags and a comprehensive ADAS suite.
  • A Pro-4X Warrior concept was shown with lifted suspension, underbody protection and off-road hardware, while separate dealer reports suggest a Frontier Pro PHEV is being targeted for 2027, which Nissan has not publicly confirmed.