{"id":5882,"date":"2015-07-03T13:31:51","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T13:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=5882"},"modified":"2015-07-12T11:05:27","modified_gmt":"2015-07-12T11:05:27","slug":"nissan-navara-vs-vw-amarok-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/nissan-navara-vs-vw-amarok-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Navara Vs VW Amarok Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Welcome to the new 2016 Nissan Navara NP300 Vs VW Amarok comparison. It’s been awhile since we’ve looked at the Amarok so decided to have another look and compare it the latest model since we’ve already driven it. The Amarok has be updated with the release of new model configurations and specification changes but nothing that stands out and it\u00a0is now the oldest model in the ute class, regardless even when released it did not impress us, probably due to the state of the demo.<\/p>\n

Nissan Navara Vs VW Amarok exterior: Each to their own in terms of looks. The Navara is a clearly a modern design and looks good. The Amarok despite its age still looks good from mid range trim onwards. However the Amarok does look bloated, size for the sake of size. However either truck is good looking.<\/p>\n

Nissan Navara Vs VW Amarok interior: The Amarok’s interior is a nice place to be. However there are numerous design flaws starting with tiny glove box and slippery uncovered tray on the dash, 90’s inspired passenger material, smaller footwell space for the from and seemingly off centre steering. Overall seems to cater to private buyers than commercial buys. The Navara is a nicer place to be and doesn’t have any of those problems it’s interior design (finally). However the lack of space to mount CB radios and other comms is a concern in both models. Some say that is it more refined than the elderly Hilux, Navara etc.. but than it should be, however with the introduction of the new models that is not true.<\/p>\n

Nissan Navara Vs VW Amarok technology: The Navara has a ton of new tech and the class leading twin turbo diesel option. Lots of safety systems, suspension options and low range gearbox and real 4WD technology. The Amarok is behind on tech and features, missing out on safety, 4WD gearbox, usable headlights at night and most of all engines that include\u00a0the ridiculous same engine and tuned differently that cost extra – complete rip off. Likewise the claimed AWD system it may work in real life but two different versions – what’s the problem with just one good one? Boasting 8 gears is a fine but ‘fake’ considering VW has problems with its gearboxes and omitting that it doesn’t have low range. VW PR says the extra low gear means a weight saving and that most people don’t one – fair enough the gearbox is not made by VW but there’s no weight saving or fuel saving compared to the new Navara and street cred (for 2015) requires things like a separate gearbox, RRP indicates that there should be at least 2 separate gearboxes for the price difference. Perhaps VW should have promoted how durable it is rather than technicalities?<\/p>\n

Nissan Navara Vs VW Amarok drive: Everyone seems to ‘rave’ about how well the Amarok handles but when we drove it all we can say is that it’s OK it still drives like truck. The Amarok did not not handle like a car when released in 2011. The standout out is indeed the smoother diesel engine that they should be commended for! Drive of the new Navara soon.<\/p>\n

In there end the Nissan has caught up and overtaken the Amarok as expected. \u00a0At least on the surface it does not really show which is good because\u00a0any business buyer with some smarts will see through the PR spin. For example despite VW’s\u00a0introduction of fixed price servicing it is still higher than the rest due to the omitted consumables like brake pads with discs and cam belt replacement but at least service is only once a year. For the private buyer who really doesn’t care about what they are paying for, the Amarok makes sense? \u00a0Afterall, pricing is a concern with unreasonable prices for any model in the range. Who would pay for $43,000-66,000 for an under equipped ute with only bloggers driving sensible hatchbacks promoting it? The Navara is the better package and better value for money but most of all has street cred something that VW PR can’t buy.<\/p>\n

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