That is the Nissan Frontier Pro, a product of the Zhengzhou-Nissan joint-venture that’ll launch in China later this yr before going to other markets, which shall be announced later (fingers crossed for Malaysia). Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) can also be its first hybrid pick-up truck.
‘Rugged Tech’ is what Nissan calls the styling, and the Shanghai-based designers were inspired by the Eighties Nissan D21 Hardbody pick-up truck‘s three-slot bonnet opening, reimagined here because the frontal lighting signature. The Nissan logo is illuminated and 18-inch alloys wrapped in 265/65 rubber are standard, as are five-link rear suspension and intelligent AWD.
The PHEV powertrain is made up of a 1.5 litre four-cylinder turbo engine and a transmission-mounted electric motor. Combined, the system delivers over 408 PS and 800 Nm of torque, and an EV-only range of 135 km NEDC is targeted. An electromechanical rear diff lock and 4 drive modes – Hybrid, Pure Electric, Performance and Snow – shall be available.
The cabin looks a bit of generic to those eyes – neither does it look particularly rugged in design – but a panoramic roof, 10-inch LCD instrument panel, 14.6-inch centre touchscreen and front-seat heating/ventilation/massage are welcome conveniences. There’s also a power-retractable bed cover and 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L). So, BYD Shark or this?
Nissan Frontier Pro at Auto Shanghai 2025
Nissan Frontier Pro official images
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