2015 Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi Triton and VW Amarok review - Cars Guide
The new cabin looks more up-market, with piano-black surrounds on the dash and centre console. There is ample rear legroom but the Triton doesn't have the shoulder room of the Amarok and the rear tray is narrower, shallower and shorter. The engine is quiet and refined, with plenty of shove once you get over the initial lag, a turbo diesel trademark. The gear changes aren't as smooth as the Amarok's but the five-speed auto does a good job of keeping the engine on the boil. The ride is a bit agricultural, with the suspension clunking over potholes and skipping sideways over mid-corner bumps. Things improve at highway speeds and the ute feels reasonably planted and secure through corners, with better than average steering and less body roll than you'd expect for this type of vehicle. The new Navara's cabin is Nirvana compared with the vinyl upholstery of years gone by. There's cloth instead of leather trim but there are black gloss and brushed alloy-look highlights. The driver's seat is more comfortable than in the Mitsubishi, a big bonus for tradies who spend a lot of time behind the wheel. The Navara is the only heavy-duty ute on the market with coil spring suspension, which is a more sophisticated setup and promises a better ride and roadholding than leaf springs. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
