Nissan Frontier Pro debuts in Shanghai – brand’s first PHEV, first hybrid pick-up truck, 1.5T, 408 PS, 800 Nm

Nissan Frontier Pro debuts in Shanghai – brand’s first PHEV, first hybrid pick-up truck, 1.5T, 408 PS, 800 Nm

This is the Nissan Frontier Pro, a product of the Zhengzhou-Nissan joint-venture that’ll launch in China later this year before going to other markets, which will be announced later (fingers crossed for Malaysia). Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is also its first hybrid pick-up truck.

‘Rugged Tech’ is what Nissan calls the styling, and the Shanghai-based designers were inspired by the 1980s Nissan D21 Hardbody pick-up truck‘s three-slot bonnet opening, reimagined here as 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 four drive modes – Hybrid, Pure Electric, Performance and Snow – will be available.

The cabin looks a little generic to these 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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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Mohammad Que Qushairy on Apr 26, 2025 at 11:02 am

    Saya rasa dgn design yang lawa dan menarik ni,boleh kot masuk Malaysia,Can you explain what other names for Nissan Navara , Frontier ke Np300?

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  • Betul ke ? on Apr 26, 2025 at 3:05 pm

    I thought seeing a Hyundai + Smart mix

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