Hot Swap – 4JJ1 to Nissan Patrol
Engine conversions are nothing new. 4x4ers have been doing them for decades. From the current crop of LS and Barra swaps, to the trusty old cast iron 304 Holden V8s,…
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2020 Navara recalled over steering concern
Some 242 examples of the 2020 model D23 Navara have been recalled due to concerns with steering components. The issue that affects the Navara is related to an issue with…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review
More than just a sticker pack, the locally-modified N-Trek Warrior focuses on suspension tweaks and new wheels to beef up the Navara’s off-road ability. Here’s our 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek…
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Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept – Will it make the Raptor shudder?
The Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Concept has been revealed at SEMA overnight, and we think it makes the Navara Warrior look like a sticker pack. Nissan recently revealed its Australian-designed…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review
Isaac Bober’s 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with pricing, specs, practicality, performance, on- and off-road ride and handling, safety and verdict. 2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Specifications Price $58,950+ORC (as tested) Warranty…
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2019 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Revealed… On-sale in December
Nissan Australia showed off its new range-topping Navara N-Trek Warrior which has been developed, tested and built here in Australia. By Dave Morley: With the high-riding, dune-bashing, 75-grand Ford firmly…
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2020 Nissan Titan Revealed…coming to Oz next year?
The 2020 Nissan Titan has been revealed boasting a new look inside and out and the same engine as the Y62 Nissan Patrol – expect to see the big Nissan…
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2020 Nissan Patrol Revealed
The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed overnight in Abu Dhabi boasting two petrol engines, a new look and “even higher levels of sophistication”. The 2020 Nissan Patrol was revealed last…
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2020 Nissan Patrol photos leaked
The internet has struck again with pictures of the refreshed 2020 Nissan Patrol flooding the ‘net via a Middle East holding yard, and shows off the interior for the first…
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Nissan ends Titan V8 diesel
In a somewhat shock move, at least for Australian punters holding hope to buy a Titan directly from Nissan, Nissan has ended the reign of the Titan XD’s Cummins V8…
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New Navara Electric Ute
One Dongfeng Rich 6 EV please While Rivian and Tesla talk a big game and argue among themselves about who will release the first all-electric pick-up/ute, Nissan and Chinese manufacturer…
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Nissan Titan is coming to Australia!
It’s no secret that the Aussie ute market is really taking off. Ute sales have owned the top selling segment for more than a little while now, I mean, the…
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Nissan Navara Dark Sky concept
Released at the 2018 Hannover Motor Show in Germany, is the Nissan Navara Dark Sky Concept. Developed in the UK, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the…
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Used 4X4 of the Week: Nissan Pathfinder
Introduced in 2005, the R51 Pathfinder was Nissan’s answer to the Toyota 4Runner and Mitsubishi Challenger in the four door mid-size 4X4 category. The Pathfinder name began in the mid…
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You could still buy a TD42 Patrol in Papua New Guinea, in 2016
It’s the engine that gets Australian 4WDers properly hot under the collar, as they stand around a popped bonnet nodding and humming positively. Sure, the ZD30 stopped popping pistons left-right-and-centre,…
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Will the real Nissan Pathfinder please stand up?
When the R51 Nissan Pathfinder was replaced in 2013, we all let out a collective sigh. No chassis rails, no proper 4WD, no ground clearance, no transfer case. The Nissan R52…
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Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol revealed
You may remember a few weeks ago we got some sneaky conceptual images of the Nissan concept that was to be released at the Overland Expo West in the US…
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Nissan has pulled the pin on diesel!
After our rather passionate post late last month on diesel not being dead, Nissan has pulled the pin on diesel models across Europe. The Japanese auto manufacturer confirmed the news yesterday…
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The Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol concept
Nissan in the US have just released some teaser images of their upcoming Armada Mountain Patrol concept, based around the full-size v8-powered SUV – the Y62 Armada. Known Down Under…
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Have a closer look at the 2018 Navara’s new dual-rate coils
When we drove the V3 updated 2018 Navara a couple of weeks ago, we found it to be vastly improved. Along with the faster steering, there is one thing that…
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2018 Nissan Navara: Have they finally fixed it?
There’s no getting around it, the original D23 Nissan Navara that came out in 2015 missed the mark. Unloaded, it was a great car. It was efficient, grunty and comfortable.…
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Hold your horses, but don’t hold your breath. Nissan is bringing the Titan to Australia.
In the face of a highly competitive and fast-evolving 4WD ute market in Australia, Nissan has all but confirmed they are bringing in some big guns to bolster their brand…
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STAR WARS vs Nissan: Nissan Titan AT-M6
The Nissan Titan is a rather remarkable ‘truck’ all by itself; add livery and a build to resemble a walker from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and you get the…
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Nissan considering big Titan ute for Australia
Coming from motoring.com.au, Nissan’s chief of LCVs (Light Commercial Vehicles) is keen to bring the Titan into the Australian Market. Speaking to Aussie media at the recent Tokyo Motor Show,…
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Holden Colorado Storm: $52,490
Holden has another limited edition ute on the boil, called the Colorado Storm. It sits in between the LTZ and Z71, which are both towards the top end of specification…
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Nissan Navara D40 Airbag Recall: Over 40,000 affected.
Own a D40 Navara, or know someone who does? You better pay attention. Nissan has just issued a big recall for the popular 4X4 ute, which affects over 40,000 vehicles…
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Nissan Navara N-Sport Black Edition released
Following on the heels of limited edition models like the Triton Sports Edition, Ranger FX4 and TRD HiLux, Nissan has now released the Navara N-Sport Black Edition. It’s you’re classic…
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2018 JL Wrangler: more detailed revealed
The doggedly inquisitive enthusiast base JL Wrangler forum have picked up on some more solid details on the upcoming 2018 JL Wrangler, including engine, driveline and spec details of Jeep’s…
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How to not load your roof rack. A cautionary tale
What we have for your today is a story from Facebook, which has a few people in a bit of a sharing dither. We picked it up from our mates…
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Mitsubishi, Nissan to share 4X4 ute and wagon development
Two Japanese 4WD manufacturers might be a bit harder to discern from each other in the future, as the recently joined companies will be sharing their platforms, development and technologies…
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Nissan Titan V8 ute now available in australia
Performax Internation, the Gympie-based company that specialises in importing and converting big Yank utes into compliance for Australia, have added another big rig to their stable: the Nissan Titan. It’s…
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Mercedes X-Class spied testing
A Mercedes X-Class has been spied doing some on-road testing somewhere in Europe, which gives us a little bit of insight into what the Benz ute will look like. The…
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Infiniti QX80 Monograph. Significantly less ugly
This is the Infiniti QX80 Monograph. It’s a new design of the Infiniti QX80, which is the luxury version of a Nissan Patrol Y62, which is the luxury version of…
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IT’S AN X-TRAIL… WITH TRACKS?!
The Nissan Rogue Trail Warrior Project (Read: Nissan X-trail Concept) made its debut at the New York International Auto Show. As far as ‘situation normal’ goes for the New York…
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FROM RAW STEEL TO A NAVARA NP300 – BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE THAILAND NISSAN PLANT
Nissan has just given the average punter an in-depth look into their manufacturing operations in Bangkok, Thailand; specifically at the NP300 Navara. Being where Nissan’s very first Navara…
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UK owners want recall for Navara snapped chassis
Nissan in the United Kingdom is coming under pressure from owners and the media for the prevalence of D40 Navaras breaking in half. Many pictures of broken Navaras have emerged…
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Jeep Grand Cherokee recall – fire risk
Jeep have issued another recall for the Grand Cherokee, this time because of a risk of a fire starting under the bonnet. The recall affects 62 separate Jeep Grand Cherokee…
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Watch the five worst Australian 4X4 crash tests (and the all-time worst)
After a friday afternoon of perusing the ANCAP website, listening to Paul Simon, I thought of a good story: What are the worst Australian 4X4 crash tests? What are the…
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Nissan Navara Series II, SL announced
Nissan’s new Navara range has gone through a bit of an early upheaval, based up user and dealer feedback in the real work. There’s a new specification level available for…
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Competition: Win 1 of 5 Hema HN7 Navigators
Want to go in the running to win a sweet Hema HN7 navigator? Club 4X4 is running a really simple and straightforward competition, which puts you in the running to…
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Will this Petrol Engine Kill Diesel?
The internal combustion engine is, at its core, very old technology. That base idea of a pumping piston connected to a crankshaft stretches into ancient times, and has slowly developed…
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ARB built a Nissan GQ Patrol, and it’s absolutely beautiful.
We all know the venerable Nissan GQ Patrol. Bringing coil-sprung comfort and capability to their 4WD lineup, it continued to build Nissan’s reputation of big torquey powerplants, and drivelines so…
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Breaking News: Nissan GU Patrol Axed.
On the heels of the Land Rover Defender, Nissan have announced that their venerable Patrol Y61 (GU) wagon and ute have both gone into ‘runout’ mode, with remaining stock expected…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Nissan Patrols For Sale
Are you in the market for a Nissan Patrol? Well you’re in luck, Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures have three of them, and all of these well modified 4X4s must go. Each…
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ARB Off Road Icon: Nissan Patrol GQ
The next step in ARB’s exciting ‘Off Road Icons’ project has been unveiled, with one of Australia’s most popular 4X4s being selected to join the 40 Series LandCruiser: The GQ…
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4X4 News: Product recalls affect Australian 4WDs
4WDs in Australia aren’t immune from the world’s biggest recall, with the ACCC issuing a list of popular 4WD makes onto the long list of vehicles. Nissan is the latest…
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The 2014 Nissan Giveaway Package Is For Sale!
Unfortunately, due to illness, the winner of the Pat Callinan Giveaway for 2014 is having to sell her prize- which gives someone a fantastic opportunity to get their hands on…
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Product News: Nissan Navara NP300 TJM Outback bull bar.
With the 2015 Nissa Navara NP300 hitting showrooms across Australia, TJM has released a range of products to suit the vehicle, including the popular Outback bull bar. It’s been put…
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The 2015 Ultimate Nissan Giveaway has been won!
That’s right, the Season 7 Ultimate Nissan Giveaway has been won, the lucky winner netting a cool $152,000 worth of Nissan Patrol, ARB accessories, Cub Camper, and tonnes more. Check…
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