Nissan have confirmed their new Navara Pro plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is arriving in Australia in 2027, making us the first right-hand-drive market to receive the new model (oh, and NZ).
Unlike some international markets, which received a smaller 1.5-litre turbo-petrol hybrid system, the Australian-bound Navara Pro PHEV has been developed around a larger 2.0-litre setup following extensive local testing.
The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV being tested in Australia
Photo: Nissan Motor Corporation
This Oceania Spec will use a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with an electric motor integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission. This spits out a preliminary 300kW of power and 800Nm of torque.
These numbers align with the terrain we tackle and work we undertake with our 4WDs in Aus. The original specs were rejected following local testing starting in 2025, which showed it couldn't handle demands like severe off-roading, steep grades, and heavy trailer towing.
The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV being tested in Australia
Photo: Nissan Motor Corporation
The Navara Pro PHEV will have four selectable drive modes programmed in, including ECO, Standard, Sport and Slippery. Combined with its low-range crawling capability, seven terrain modes are loaded up, including Standard, Deep Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Wading and Expert. This maintains the Navara's history in Australia as a versatile and capable off-roader. Each mode adjusts the vehicle's powertrain, steering and traction-control mapping, ensuring performance remains optimised both on-road and off-road.
Other preliminary specs show this ute is ready for Australia, like the 1,000kg of payload and 3,500kg braked towing capacity. We won't know more about the battery and EV-only range until closer to release, but the BYD Shark may soon have company circling these waters.
The all-new Nissan Navara Pro PHEV concept image
Photo: Nissan Motor Corporation
| Specification | Navara Pro PHEV |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Configuration | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol |
| Electric Motor | High-output electric motor |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic with integrated electric motor |
| Drivetrain | 4X4 |
| Combined Power | 300kW (Subject to final homologation) |
| Combined Torque | 800Nm (Subject to final homologation) |
| Battery | To be announced closer to launch |
| EV-Only Range | To be announced closer to launch |
| Drive / Terrain Modes | Four Drive Modes (ECO, Standard, Sport, Slippery) and Seven Terrain Modes (Standard, Deep Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Wading, Expert) |
| Payload | Up to 1,000kg subject to homologation |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500kg braked capacity‡ subject to homologation |
| V2L | Available |
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