2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara Comparison: Spec Sheet Battle

Updated Dec 28, 2022

Which of these Japanese-branded trucks are better on paper?

In this article...

  1. Tough trucks go head to head
  2. Exterior
  3. Interior
  4. Engine and Performance
  5. Safety
  6. Price
  7. Conclusion

Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara Philippines: Tough trucks go head to head

Without a doubt, Filipinos like pickup trucks because of their versatility. We often use it as a workhorse, a family hauler or an all-around lifestyle vehicle. Choosing a pick-up truck, however, can be daunting, with a wide selection of popular models right now in the Philippines. Two of those are currently leading the pack: the Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara.

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Between two Japanese brands, which one has the more impressive spec sheet? Let’s find out by comparing the Toyota Hilux Conquest against the Nissan Navara Pro-4X.

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2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Exterior

Let’s start off by comparing these two trucks’ sizes. For the Hilux Conquest, it measures 5,325mm long, 1,900mm wide. It is also 1,815mm in height, and it then has a wheelbase that spans 3,085mm.

A picture of the Toyota Hilux Conquest

The Toyota Hilux Conquest

In turn, the Nissan Navara Pro-4X has a length of 5,260mm, a width of 1,875mm, and a height of 1,855mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,150mm.

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Dimensions

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

5,325mm

Length

5,260mm

1,900mm

Width

1,875mm

1,845mm

Height

1,855mm

3,085mm

Wheelbase

3,150mm

279mm

Ground Clearance

220mm

In the Hilux vs Navara size comparison, the Toyota model is slightly longer and wider than the Nissan model. The latter however, does come with a longer wheelbase.

Moreover, the Hilux Conquest also comes with 279mm of ground clearance. That’s a fair bit more compared to the Navara Pro-4X's 220mm.

A picture of the Nissan Navara Pro-4X

The Nissan Navara Pro-4X

As for exterior equipment, both the Hilux Conquest and the Navara Pro-4X come standard with LED headlamps, front fog lamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED taillights. Both of their headlamps also come with auto-leveling, and both have power-folding side mirrors.

The Toyota model then uses a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, while the Nissan model uses a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Exterior Equipment

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

LED

Headlights

LED

With

Headlight auto-leveling

With

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Halogen

Turn signal lamps

LED

LED

Taillights

LED

With

Front Fog lights

With

With

Roof rails

With

18-inch

17-inch

Alloy

Wheel type

Alloy

2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Interior

Inside, both the Hilux Conquest and the Navara Pro-4X can seat up to five including the driver. Both also provide their occupants with an automatic air-conditioning system, though the Nissan model has rear vents.

A picture of the interior of the Toyota Hilux Conquest

The Hilux Conquest's cockpit

Also common between the two truck models is a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilt-adjustable steering column, an analog gauge cluster, a push to start button, cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and manual adjustment for the front seats.

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Interior Equipment

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

Fabric

Seat Material

Leather

Manual

Driver’s seat adjustment

Manual

Tilt

Steering wheel adjustment

Tilt

Automatic

Air-conditioning type

Automatic

Push button w/ Smart entry

Ignition

Push button w/ Keyless entry

5

Seating capacity

5

Both also have dark-themed interiors, though the seats on the Navara Pro-4X are wrapped in leather. The Hilux Conquest’s seats in turn are clad in fabric.

A picture of the interior of the Nissan Navara Pro-4X

Inside the Navara Pro-4X

For on-board entertainment, both the Hilux Conquest and the Navara Pro-4X are kitted out with an eight-inch headunit. Both of these features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. Both are also linked to a six-piece speaker system.

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

On-board tech

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

8-inch touchscreen

Infotainment system

8-inch touchscreen

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB

Connectivity options

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB

6 Speakers

# of speakers

6 Speakers

With

Offline Navigation

With

With

Power-folding side mirror

With

With

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

With

None

Rain-sensing wipers

With

2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Engine and Performance

Under the hood, the Hilux Conquest uses a 2.8-liter inline-4 turbodiesel engine that can produce up to 201 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque. It then uses a 4x4 drivetrain, and a six-speed automatic gearbox.

A picture of the Toyota Hilux 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine

The Hilux's 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine

Meanwhile, the Navara Pro-4X is propelled by a 2.5-liter inline-4 turbodiesel good for 190 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The said engine is then paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. It also has a 4x4 drivetrain.

With that said, the Hilux makes more horsepower and torque than the Navara. Both trucks then come fitted with a rear differential lock.

Suspension-wise, the Hilux uses a double-wishbone front suspension, and a leaf spring rear suspension. The Navara also uses the same suspension type for its front, though its rear instead comes with a multi-link type suspension.

A picture of the Nissan Navara's 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine.

The Navara's 2.5-liter turbodiesel engine

Both trucks have a front disc brake and a rear drum brake.

Specs

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

Engine

Inline-4 turbodiesel

Inline-4 turbodiesel

Displacement

2.8-liters

2.5-liters

Transmission

Six-speed automatic

Seven-speed automatic

Horsepower

201 horsepower

190 horsepower

Torque

500 Nm

450 Nm

Drivetrain

4x4

4x4

Differential lock

With

With

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2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Safety

In terms of standard safety equipment, both the for sale Toyota and the Nissan truck models have anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a rear-view camera, parking sensors, stability control, traction control, among others.

A picture of the Hilux's headunit

The Hilux's touchscreen

For airbags, the Hilux has seven, while the Navara has six.

When it comes to active driver-assist features though, the Navara Pro-4X offers more with its Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite. This includes autonomous emergency braking, blind spot warning, driver attention alert, lane departure warning, and rear cross traffic alert.

A picture of the Navara's touchscreen

The Navara's touchscreen showing its panoramic camera's capabilities

Both trucks do come with a 360-degree view camera.

Toyota Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Safety equipment

Nissan Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

7

Airbags

6

With

Antilock braking with EBD

With

With

Reverse Camera

With

With

360-degree camera

With

Standard

Cruise control

Standard

With

Hill-start assist

With

With

Hill descent control

With

With

Stability control

With

With

ISOFIX child seat tethers

With

None

Lane departure warning

With

None

Blind-spot detection

With

With

Engine immobilizer

With

With

Security alarm

With

None

Emergency braking

With

2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Price

Toyota Hilux Variants

Price

Hilux Cab and Chassis 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 843,000

Hilux Cargo 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 946,000

Hilux J 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 952,000

Hilux FX w/o Rear AC 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 1,029,000

Hilux FX w/AC 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 1,067,000

Hilux J 2.4 4x4 MT

Php 1,148,000

Hilux G 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 1,250,000

Hilux G 2.4 4x2 AT

Php 1,325,000

Hilux Conquest 2.4 4x2 MT

Php 1,420,000

Hilux Conquest 2.4 4x2 AT

Php 1,495,000

Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 MT

Php 1,800,000

Hilux Conquest 2.8 4x4 AT

Php 1,875,000

Hilux GR Sport 2.8 4x4 AT

Php 1,985,000

Nissan Navara Variants

Price

Navara EL 2.5 4x2 MT

Php 1,026,000

Navara VE Calibre 2.5 4x2 MT

Php 1,246,000

Navara VE Calibre 2.5 4x2 AT

Php 1,336,000

Navara VE 2.5 4x4 MT

Php 1,376,000

Navara VL Calibre 4x2 AT

Php 1,476,000

Navara VL 2.5 4x4 MT

Php 1,576,000

Navara VL 2.5 4x4 AT

Php 1,656,000

Navara Pro-4X 2.5 4x4 AT

Php 1,746,000

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2021 Toyota Hilux vs Nissan Navara: Conclusion

All-in-all, both the Toyota Hilux Conquest and the Nissan Navara Pro-4X are great all-rounders for the Philippine setting. Both are capable haulers, and both can function as a comfortable daily driver.

A picture of the rear of the Hilux.

Which truck looks better the rear? Is it the Hilux Conquest?

For those who need extra safety though, the Navara might be the one to go for. It has the Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite after all.

In turn, those who are in need of power out of their trucks might want to lean towards the Toyota.

A picture of the rear of the Nissan Navara.

Or is it the Navara Pro-4X?

So which is better? Well, that depends. You’ll have to find that out for yourself by giving each of these truck models a test drive.

For more comparisons like this, keep it here on Philkotse.

Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

Author

Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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