According to Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director of Nissan Oceania, the next generation of the Nissan Navara truck will not be an original design. Instead, it will be built on the same chassis and technology as the Mitsubishi L200/Triton. However, Humberstone emphasized that the new Navara will undergo a significant redesign to meet customer expectations.
The new Navara is expected to debut in late 2026, with the company already working on the project. By leveraging the same platform as the Mitsubishi L200/Triton, Nissan is likely to benefit from cost savings and shared development costs. This partnership between the two companies is a strategic move, as it allows them to compete more effectively in the global pickup truck market.
The Navara is an important model for Nissan, being one of its best-selling vehicles in many markets, including Australia and New Zealand. The current generation of the Navara has been in production since 2015 and has received several updates, but the new model is expected to bring significant improvements in terms of design, technology, and performance.
The partnership with Mitsubishi is not a surprise, given that the two companies have been discussing a possible collaboration in the past. In 2019, Nissan acquired a 34% stake in Mitsubishi, strengthening their ties and laying the groundwork for future cooperation.
The new Navara is expected to feature a more modern design, improved interior, and enhanced towing capacity, among other updates. With its reliable and proven platform, the next-generation Navara is likely to be a strong contender in the competitive pickup truck market. For now, fans of the Navara will have to wait until 2026 to get their hands on the new model, but it will be worth the wait.