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Nissan global rollout of China-built Frontier Pro pickup

Overview

Nissan has commenced the global rollout of its Frontier Pro pickup truck, a model designed, developed, and manufactured in China via the Zhengzhou Nissan joint venture with Dongfeng for international export. Sales are scheduled to begin in Mexico in October 2026, followed by the Philippines in November 2026. The rollout is expected to expand to the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia by the end of 2026.

In certain markets, the vehicle will be marketed under the established Navara nameplate. Specifically, the Navara Pro PHEV—a plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute—will leverage the brand equity of the Navara name, particularly in regions like Australia where the nameplate has significant history. While the new model is mechanically unrelated to the existing turbo-diesel Navara, it is built on the Dongfeng Z9 platform. The PHEV variant combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor, delivering a combined output of 300kW and 800Nm of torque, alongside Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability.

Recent developments include the reveal of a test mule for the Navara Pro PHEV, which is expected to arrive in New Zealand by 2027. The vehicle features an eight-speed automatic transmission, a configuration requested by the Australian team to enhance towing and load capacity. Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette stated that the company intends for the Navara PHEV to be a “mass-market model rather than a niche offering.” Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to receive right-hand-drive versions, marketed as the Navara Pro, in 2027. Milette emphasized that despite its Chinese production, the vehicle is engineered to meet “strict global Nissan quality standards” through collaborative development involving engineers from China, Japan, and Australia.

Entities

Nissan · Dongfeng · Zhengzhou Nissan · Steve Milette · Guillaume Cartier

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nissan expands hybrid and PHEV vehicle offerings in Oceania

    Nissan is expanding its Oceania lineup with the upcoming Navara Pro PHEV utility vehicle and new hybrid X-TRAIL variants in Australia.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nissan to use Navara name for new Chinese-made hybrid ute

    Nissan will brand its new Chinese-made Navara Pro PHEV with the existing Navara name to leverage brand equity, despite the hybrid model being mechanically different from the current diesel version.

  3. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Nissan launches China-built Frontier Pro pickup globally

    Nissan is launching the Frontier Pro (Navara Pro) globally, marking its first pickup designed and built in China for export. The rollout includes PHEV models for Oceania and Latin America.

  4. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Nissan launches Frontier Pro PHEV pickup in Mexico and global markets

    Nissan is launching its first plug-in hybrid pickup, the Frontier Pro/Navara Pro, globally. Produced in China, the model debuts in Mexico before expanding to Australia and New Zealand by 2027.

Sources

7news.com.au · antaranews.com · ar.motor1.com · autoblog.rs · autocar.co.nz · autodesignmagazine.com · autodinamico.mx · autonocion.com · autorepublika.com · avtomanija.com · chasingcars.com.au · codigoespagueti.com · fleetautonews.com.au · forbes.ro · insideevs.com · mecanicaonline.com.br · motorimagazine.it · perthnow.com.au · revistamagazzine.com · tiresandparts.net · tribunadelabahia.com.mx · xataka.com.mx

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