The third-generation Nissan Navara (D40), also sold under the name Nissan Frontier in North America, marked a turning point in the pickup truck world by introducing a level of comfort and road performance close to that of an SUV. Based on the F-Alpha platform (shared with the Pathfinder), it stands out for its imposing size and towing capabilities. Although the European market was almost exclusively dominated by diesel engines (2.5 dCi and 3.0 dCi), the petrol engines (2.5L and 4.0L V6) made the model a success in North America, the Middle East, and Oceania. These petrol blocks offer superior drivability and avoid the costly emissions control problems (DPF/FAP, EGR) of the diesels, but they require strict vigilance regarding the automatic transmission (radiator defect) and the timing syste
The Nissan Navara D40 (Frontier) is a pickup with two faces. If you opt for a petrol version (4.0 V6 VQ40DE), you benefit from an extremely robust and high-performance engine, ideal for escaping the breakdowns of modern diesels. However, buying an automatic transmission version from before 2011 requires an absolute check of the radiator to avoid the SMOD syndrome that destroys the transmission. The absolute black spot of this model, across all engines, remains the structural chassis corrosion (particularly on European models). A sound example, treated against rust, with a petrol V6 and a reliable radiator, is an excellent purchase. The diesel versions (2.5 dCi) require much more caution (timing chain).