Here's a quick comparison between the D40 Nissan Navara and the D22 Nissan Navara. Unfair? No way! Both are available new in many parts of the world called by a variety of other names and are targeted at different buyers. Besides the D22 is cheaper than the newer D40.

The Nissan Navara is not a hard core 4WD off road utility but somewhere in between. Both are commercial and now called life style vehicles. The D22 series has been around since the late 1990's so you can assume that it is a reliable model.

One of us has a soft spot for the Nissan Navara since that was his first car. It was a used 4x4 D21 Navara and he went everywhere with it - albeit very slowly. (For reasons you can read else where.)

Specification comparison below!

D22 Nissan Navara
VS
D40 Nissan Navara

The first thing and the only attractive thing about the D22 Navara is the pricing if your run a business. The ABN pricing is often around $31,000 in most States which is a very good deal for a dual cab 4x4 utility (ST-R spec). Private buyers have to pay more and if that's the case then the D40 model would probably be the better choice. 

Deciding to buy a D22 Navara has a number of positives. It is a proven model with all the issues sorted out or well known. It is also easy to customize the interior to your liking yet has the required equipment to keep you happy. We would choose this model over even cheaper brands for these reasons.

The Navara has always been better looking that the Hilux but the D22 ST-R model is on too much 'bling' side. You can always remove the unnecessary bits though. The D40 Navara is more subtle in looks but at the same time better looking.

Although both have the same basic engine the D22 is the less tuned version. The D40 with the latest enhancement of the diesel engine is clearly the better one to get but in the end it is really up to your budget or which looks better to you which model to buy.

If you a new tradesman the D22 would make a reliable and long lived work truck. After all the common problems with the model should now be solved or if buying secondhand you know what to look for!
   

D22 Nissan Navara (Dual Cab)
2010 $41,950 AUD or
around $31,000 for ABN holders

D40 Nissan Navara (Dual Cab)
2010 FROM $42,660-$53,490 AUD
around $41,000 for ABN holders