Since its Australian debut in December 1986, the Navara has evolved from a simple, honest workhorse into one of the country's most trusted and versatile pickup trucks, with more 420,000 vehicles sold across the continent.

The heritage film, part of Nissan's "Defy Ordinary" campaign, traces the Navara's evolution through four decades of Australian life – from early morning starts on construction sites to boat ramps and weekend family adventures, showcasing how the vehicle has continuously adapted to meet changing Australian and New Zealand needs.

"For nearly 40 years, Navara has been writing its story alongside Australia's own evolution," said Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania. "Every generation has learned from the previous one, and every Australian customer has
taught us something about what matters most in a ute".

The film demonstrates how insights gathered over four decades have shaped the development of the new Navara, from understanding the unique demands of Australian conditions to recognising the evolving needs of modern Aussie and Kiwi families and businesses.

Heritage Informing Innovation
The new Navara is set to draw on this heritage, incorporating design elements that pay homage to previous generations while delivering the advanced capability and technology today's drivers demand. The vehicle's development has been guided by lessons learned from hundreds of thousands of Australian and New Zealand customers who have chosen Navara as their trusted partner.

Building Toward November 19
The heritage film is part of the lead up to the global unveiling of the new Navara on November 19, 2025.

The new Navara will officially launch in Australian and New Zealand markets in the first half of 2026, marking the beginning of the nameplate's fifth decade of success in Australia and New Zealand.