With a 1.5 turbo engine and an electric range of 136 km, the new Chinese model should coexist with diesel versions imported from Mexico
Nissan has confirmed the arrival of the Frontier Pro pickup in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) configuration for the Latin American market. The model, developed in China through a joint venture with Dongfeng, is expected to debut initially in Mexico. However, the sight of units being tested in Brazilian territory reinforces that the country is on the close path of electrification of the brand, which seeks to diversify its offer of large SUVs on the continent.
The mechanical set combines a 1.5 turbo gasoline engine with an electric unit, delivering 415 hp and 81,6 kgfm. The system allows you to run up to 136 km in purely electric mode, while the total combined range exceeds 1,000 km. The DHT-type transmission has four gears and manages all-wheel drive with reduced traction, promising superior performance on rough terrain without compromising energy efficiency in urban cycles.
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With more generous dimensions than the current Frontier, the Pro version is 5.52 meters long and has a wheelbase of 3.30 meters. The design adopts a futuristic signature, with LED bars that cross the front grille and the bucket lid, where the manufacturer’s name appears centered and illuminated by red LEDs. The structure on a stringer chassis has been retained, ensuring the robustness needed for heavy work.
The interior follows the trend of digitization of luxury SUVs, with a 14.6″ multimedia center and center console equipped with rotary selectors and joystick-style gear lever. The finish proposal uses soft-touch materials and driver assistance features, distancing the model from the purely utilitarian profile of past generations.
Nissan’s logistics restructuring in Latin America also boosts imports of the Chinese model. With the end of production of the pickup in Argentina scheduled for 2025, the conventional turbodiesel versions will come from Mexico, while the unprecedented plug-in hybrid variant will come directly from Asia. The strategy aims to consolidate the brand in a segment that requires more and more refinement, competing directly with new electrified rivals in the regional market.
