Nissan has unexpectedly unveiled the Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid pick-up truck
Nissan has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid pickup truck, the Frontier Pro, at the Auto Shanghai 2025 motor show. Despite the almost familiar name, this model is very different from the familiar Nissan Frontier.
Here's What We Know
Nissan's new product is based on the Chinese Dongfeng Nissan Z9 pickup truck unveiled earlier this year.
Unlike Nissan models with e-Power system, where the petrol engine works as a generator, here we are talking about a full-fledged rechargeable hybrid. The design was the responsibility of Nissan's Shanghai studio, and its characteristic feature is the visually split LED module at the front. This is a stylistic reference to the slit in the bonnet of the classic Nissan/Datsun Hardbody D21. An electrically operated cargo cover is optional.
In terms of dimensions, the Frontier Pro PHEV is larger than the American D41 Frontier:
- Length - 5,520 mm
- Width - 1 960 mm
- Height - 1,950 mm
- Wheelbase - 3,300 mm
- Curb weight - from 2,500 to 2,540kg.
- Wheels - 18 inch, 265/65 tyres
The powertrain includes a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into the transmission. Together they produce 300 kW (402 hp) and 800 N-m of torque. The electric range on the Chinese CLTC cycle is 135 kilometres, while the capacity of the high-voltage battery is not specified.
The running gear includes independent double wishbone front suspension and a five wishbone rear suspension. In addition, there is an electromechanical rear differential with locking, 4High and 4Low modes, as well as preset driving programmes: Performance, Snow, Hybrid and Pure Electric.
The interior is decorated in a black and yellow colour scheme. There's a 14.6-inch touchscreen in the centre and a 10-inch digital instrument cluster in front of the driver. Ventilated, heated and massaging front seats are available at an extra cost. There is also a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function - powering external devices from a 6-kilowatt socket in the body of the pickup.
Interestingly, the novelty will not be exclusive to China. Nissan plans to sell the Frontier Pro PHEV in other markets, except for the US.