Nissan Pick-Up/Navara (01-05) - Review

Depending on whether you choose single, double or king cab, there's three, four, five or six seats on offer. Maximum payloads range from 1028kg in the double cab, to 1120kg in the single cab. Maximum braked trailer weights are between 2000kg and 3000kg. Cargo areas are between 84 and 140 litres. The drop-down tailgate has an integrated handle that can be used with one hand. The load bed itself has been designed to generate less wind noise than on previous models.

It's pretty good by pick-up truck standards. ABS has been standard on Navara since 2002 and there's also twin airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners on offer, although stability control isn't available. It would have been useful for a vehicle that with high sides and a large weight to have this as it doesn't have the law of gravity on its side. Gets remote central locking and an immobiliser as standard.

Compares well to other pick-ups in this class, returning up to 30mpg. The 4x4 models in the range have a 6000-mile service interval, while the 4x2 is every 12,000 miles. Every model had a three-year 60,000-mile warranty

Nissan's made a name for itself with the durability of its vehicles. Navara's a great example of this: it's tough, rugged and has a strong 2.5-litre engine. It's designed to stand up to serious abuse - something that it does very well.