The Nissan Navara Black Edition offers blacked-out exterior trim elements, alloy wheels, and exclusive accessories in an attempt to revitalize the aging lineup in Australia.
With a limited run of 400 units, the Black Edition comes at a premium of $5500 over the Navara ST, offering $9700 worth of extra features and accessories.
The interior of the Navara Black Edition feels dated, featuring an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with slow response times and limited features.
The cabin includes plenty of hard plastic trim with minimal design flair, uncomfortable cloth seats, and limited storage options.
The Navara Black Edition is powered by a 2.3L turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW and 450Nm, offering acceptable performance but lacking compared to competitors.
On the road, the Navara's heavy steering, old-fashioned turbo-diesel engine, and lack of modern conveniences make it less agile than competitors.
The Navara Black Edition boasts good ride quality, comfortable suspension, and decent fuel economy averaging 8.9L/100km during testing.
Safety features include seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, and driver assistance systems, with ST models adding additional safety technologies.
The Navara's ownership program 'Nissan More' offers a 10-year, 300,000km warranty and capped-price servicing at $2495 for five years.
Despite some enhancements in the Black Edition, the Nissan Navara continues to lag behind competitors like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, and Isuzu D-Max in terms of technology and refinement.