Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025

Nissan today presented the all-new Frontier Pro pick-up truck at Auto Shanghai 2025 as the second of 9 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) the automaker plans to launch in China by mid-2027. The first is the N7, a fully electric sedan which has been developed with its partner, Dongfeng, for the Chinese market.

When it goes on sale in China later this year, the Frontier Pro will be Nissan’s first-ever plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) as well as its first-ever electrified pick-up truck. It pairs Nissan’s decades-long pick-up truck legacy and learnings with the latest powertrain technology.

Much of the styling was done at Nissan’s Shanghai studio and the designers were inspired by the distinctive 3-slot opening in the ‘face’ of the 1980s Nissan D21 hardbody truck. The LEDs were used to reimagine this design element for the lighting signature in a new era.

The 5-person, dual-purpose truck has been designed for comfortable and efficient daily motoring in urban areas as well as weekend adventures beyond the city limits.

The PHEV powertrain consists of a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder internal combustion engine and a transmission-mounted, high output electric motor. Total system output is over 300 kW (400+ ps) of power and up to 800 Nm of torque. The pure electric range is expected to be up to 135 kms.

5-link rear suspension is used and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive automatically controls torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. Off-road capability is supported by the electromechanical rear differential lock.

To support the active lifestyle of owners, the Frontier Pro comes with features such as roof rails and a powered retractable cover for the cargo area. There’s also a Vehicle-to-load (V2L) port which can draw up to 6 kW from the battery pack to power external devices or equipment.

Co-developed with Zhengzhou Nissan, the Frontier Pro PHEV will be produced and go on sale in China before the end of this year. It will also be exported to markets outside China although the US is unlikely to be one of them if the tariff issue is resolved. Even if the US reverts to the original tariff levels, being a pick-up truck would still subject the vehicle to a higher tariff of 25% than passenger cars (which were 2.5% until recent developments). The high tariff on trucks has been applied for many years, partly to protect US truck-makers.

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