bkkjames Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Nation Review today http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/New-Navara-smooth-smart-pleasant-to-drive-30239763.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shariq607 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 And what about safety? Besides the safety structure and side impact beams, there are probably more airbags than you can guess - dual front SRS, curtain, side, and driver knee airbags. Wow thats good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement all the orange colours suck except in a setting sun, expecially the XV - flat orange, looks great in black though. hard to go wrong with white or black The new twilight grey looks nice a bit like the vigo grey but lighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement all the orange colours suck except in a setting sun, expecially the XV - flat orange, looks great in black though. hard to go wrong with white or black The new twilight grey looks nice a bit like the vigo grey but lighter Those "chrome" add ons around the door handles always look SO cheap & nasty. Why do people do it? Friend of mine picked up his PJS from the dealer, & they were already added. He complained, & the dealer said "they're free" I would've walked away & found another dealer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement all the orange colours suck except in a setting sun, expecially the XV - flat orange, looks great in black though. Change your avatar. Makes it look like you think the colour is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement all the orange colours suck except in a setting sun, expecially the XV - flat orange, looks great in black though. Change your avatar. Makes it look like you think the colour is cool Soon as I can find a black one Sent from my LG-P970 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldebaran1981 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Went to view the new navara at my nearest Nissan showroom. Am impressed by the interior and exterior! Value for money I feel Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It's good that they have added hand rails and side steps for the security guys who would otherwise have to run alongside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I saw 6-7 of them in the convoy today....man,this 'baby shit' color looks bad... Saw one today on a transporter heading south from Chiang Mai (nobody wanted it?). That colour is awful. Nothing like the publicity shots ( same with Ford's Chilli orange). Hideous is an understatement Apparently there was a launch function at the X Centre in Mae Rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 http://bangkokpost.com/auto/autoreview/423924/navara-smartens-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 another review in English.. http://paultan.org/2014/08/04/driven-2015-nissan-np300-navara-chiang-mai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Here's one for you bkkjames: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/21BA27A71D135960CA257D260016A69C Related to an earlier discussion we had about engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Here's one for you bkkjames: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/21BA27A71D135960CA257D260016A69C Related to an earlier discussion we had about engines yea, if it happens, we wont see it in this part of the world me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Here's one for you bkkjames: http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/21BA27A71D135960CA257D260016A69C Related to an earlier discussion we had about engines yea, if it happens, we wont see it in this part of the world me thinks. Well, if history repeats, no we won't see it here in TH. But... who knows... with the 2016 Excise tax changes planned here, a larger, greener engine might just make business sense after all... it's also possible that's when we'll see the 2.3L engine here too BTW - but until the actual 2016 legislation passes and the CO2 tax thresholds are locked in stone, it's anyone's guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachios Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 According to the nation, the ride is so smooth it would be suitable for a pregnant woman (!) and the steering has a car like precision, but the bangkok post says the complete opposite : too rigid chassis, less comfortable ride than competitors and bad steering, vague at the corners... Paultan's review seems more like the nation's one. Interesting to know that Thailand won't get the new rear multipoint suspension for tax reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 According to the nation, the ride is so smooth it would be suitable for a pregnant woman (!) and the steering has a car like precision, but the bangkok post says the complete opposite : too rigid chassis, less comfortable ride than competitors and bad steering, vague at the corners... Paultan's review seems more like the nation's one. Interesting to know that Thailand won't get the new rear multipoint suspension for tax reasons. Not surprised by either review - especially the 2nd one as he appears to only like hot new cars that we can't get here lol Less comfortable than competitors - I find that hard to believe but I have only driven a new mazda and chevy and how to say, they ride no better than my current truck which is the old version. Agreed though about the rear suspension, how much difference in tax are we talking? I mean if the truck top model costs a million baht all in I would bet if one could get the multi point suspension for say 50 or 75k in tax more, many would go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 According to the nation, the ride is so smooth it would be suitable for a pregnant woman (!) and the steering has a car like precision, but the bangkok post says the complete opposite : too rigid chassis, less comfortable ride than competitors and bad steering, vague at the corners... Paultan's review seems more like the nation's one. Interesting to know that Thailand won't get the new rear multipoint suspension for tax reasons. Not surprised by either review - especially the 2nd one as he appears to only like hot new cars that we can't get here lol Less comfortable than competitors - I find that hard to believe but I have only driven a new mazda and chevy and how to say, they ride no better than my current truck which is the old version. Agreed though about the rear suspension, how much difference in tax are we talking? I mean if the truck top model costs a million baht all in I would bet if one could get the multi point suspension for say 50 or 75k in tax more, many would go for it... 2-door pickups are taxed at 3%, 4-doors @ 12%. If they don't fit the rules, 30-50%. Big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 ok video in English explaining the test...and new features of hill assist etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changnaam Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 BKK James (or anyone else who has enquired recently), have you been given any ideas on waiting lists? Looking to put an order in this month. Yes I will go and ask myself but on hols in the UK at the moment. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 BKK James (or anyone else who has enquired recently), have you been given any ideas on waiting lists? Looking to put an order in this month. Yes I will go and ask myself but on hols in the UK at the moment. Thanks Sorry don't know but deliveries were supposed to start Aug 3. Sent from my LG-P970 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 silly new ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Deliveries started I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
changnaam Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Went to look at Nissan Bang Saray / Na Jomtien this weekend and they now have the new model on display. Really impressed with build quality, interior very nice spec. Did not ask about waiting list, but there were plenty looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 some more new ones - nice wheels from Lenso on the orange.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking at the spec, how is it possible that in the double cab version only 1 model is available with leather seats, and even is a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Looking at the spec, how is it possible that in the double cab version only 1 model is available with leather seats, and even is a manual. Look again Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looking at the spec, how is it possible that in the double cab version only 1 model is available with leather seats, and even is a manual. Look again Jesse I downloaded the spec PDF file, and it shows me in double cab only the calibre VL 6 MT has leather seat/door trim. All the others have cloth material listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiwan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I drove the old navara from udon to rayong and back Only got praise for it. Comfortable seats loads of power very smooth. Not even tired or aching after. Hopefully the new one can improve on that. And I drove the normal one. Not the 4X4 with 178 bhp. For a pick up. It's fantastic. Pity it's a boxy ugly thing. As gf told me. I thought it was beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looking at the spec, how is it possible that in the double cab version only 1 model is available with leather seats, and even is a manual. Look again Jesse I downloaded the spec PDF file, and it shows me in double cab only the calibre VL 6 MT has leather seat/door trim. All the others have cloth material listed. Jesse I think you will find that cloth is listed as standard except in certain models like the one you mentioned and the top of the line 4x4 dc at which are leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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