Nissan Navara
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While the old Navara pretty much sal in the middle when it came to ability the new version has set the benchmark for others to follow. Based on the Path Finder SUV, Nissan is marketing its 4x4 as an SUT (sports utility truck) —aimed at ail those life-stylers' with disposable income. But it's as a workhorse that this vehicle excels.
Much work has been done to the chassis and it rides with near car-like refinement on the road, turning into corners at previously reckless speeds. There's plenty of power available from the 2.5-litre unit, 172hp in fact. Unfortunately, as smooth as the engine is, it does seem more tuned for outright power than for bottom end torque.
Available in double and King-cab—occasional rear seats —the load area dimensions are best in class and it can carry between 1,073 and1 .123kg depending on spec. And it's all wrapped up in a level of build-quality that is as good as it gets.