Nissan’s D27 Navara Earns Praise for Local Ride Tuning Over Triton Twin

Premcar’s Australian-made dampers aim to give the rebadged pickup a distinct feel in daily use.

Overview

TorqueCafe’s road test reports a calmer, more predictable ride that cuts the usual body-on-frame “second movement” after bumps.
Premcar fitted larger, Australian-tuned dampers with three setups tailored to grades: trade-focused (SL, ST), on-road comfort (ST-X), and off-road lifestyle (Pro-4X).
The Navara keeps Mitsubishi’s 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel with 150 kW and 470 Nm and a six-speed automatic, which the review finds capable but not standout for overtakes.
All grades get a locking rear differential, with “Easy 4WD” that auto-shifts between rear and all-wheel drive on SL and ST, and “Super 4WD” with a Torsen limited-slip rear diff on ST-X and Pro-4X.
Tested with 300 kg in the tub, the dual-cab ute (pickup) stayed composed, and the reviewer calls it a solid buy that offers clear differences from the Triton without topping the class.