Nissan Navara D22, D40 and NP300: three generations, one name
The Navara is a line of three very different generations, and the middle one is the trap: the D22 and the D40 were both on sale in Australia at the same time, as different vehicles, and neither "replaced" the other in any useful sense. A mid-2010s "Navara" could genuinely be either — or the newer one.
This guide uses the verified Australian windows the generation pages run on and states the overlaps honestly.
The generations, as published
- D22 — 1997 – 2015
- D40 — 2005 – 2015
- NP300 — 2015 onwards
What the windows actually tell you
- The D22 was the Navara through the late 1990s and 2000s, and stayed on sale until 2015.
- The D40 launched in 2005 and also ran until 2015.
- That means from 2005 to 2015, a Navara bought new in Australia could be either a D22 or a D40 — a decade of overlap, not a handover. They are different vehicles, not an earlier and later version of one.
- The NP300 (also known as the D23) began in 2015 and is the current Navara.
Because the D22 and D40 overlapped for ten years, the generation pages here don't claim one "replaced" the other — the honest statement is that both were sold alongside each other. Instead of "the D40 replaced the D22", the accurate picture is "for a decade you could buy either".
Why the series code matters here
The D22 and D40 share the badge but not the vehicle. Bars, racks and suspension built for one are not built for the other, and with a decade of overlap a buyer who says "I've got a Navara" has told you very little. The safe habit is the one every guide here teaches:
- Get the series code — D22, D40 or NP300 — not the badge.
- Match parts to your series and build date.
- If a listing spans a changeover, quote your VIN before ordering.
FITSPEC never claims a part fits. It reads what the retailer has published for your series and build date and shows it back with that retailer's name against it.
FAQ
Are the Navara D22 and D40 the same vehicle?
No — they're different generations, and in Australia both were on sale at once from 2005 to 2015. Neither replaced the other in that window; you could buy either new for a decade. The series code tells a part intended for one from a part for the other.
What years was the Navara D22 sold in Australia?
The D22 ran 1997 to 2015. It overlapped the D40's entire early life, which is the main trap.
What years was the Navara D40 sold in Australia?
The D40 ran 2005 to 2015. It overlapped the D22 for its whole life and stops where the NP300 begins.
What is the current Navara called?
The NP300 (the D23), on sale from 2015 onwards, follows the D22 and D40.
*By Ben Horne, FITSPEC. Fitment, compliance and safety depend on your specific vehicle — confirm with the retailer and a qualified fitter before you buy.*
This guide is general information, not fitting or engineering advice. Fitment, compliance and safety depend on your specific vehicle — confirm with the retailer and a qualified fitter before you buy.