From Motor1 · Adrian Padeanu · · 1m 10s
Nissan's Chinese Truck Goes Global
Nissan's electric pickup, designed in China, launches in Mexico and other markets with hybrid and gas options.
In brief
Nissan's electric pickup, designed in China, launches in Mexico and other markets with hybrid and gas options. Nissan's Frontier Pro truck, built in China, starts sales in Mexico at $50,000 with gas and plug-in hybrid versions for global markets. Originally reported by Motor1.
Nissan's Chinese Truck Goes Global
Nissan's Frontier Pro truck, designed in China, starts sales in Mexico this month.
Price and Performance
It starts at 899,900 pesos ($50,000) with a 1.5-liter gas engine and electric motor for 350 horsepower and 447 pound-feet of torque.
Electric Range and Features
The truck has a 600-mile driving range with 47 miles in electric mode and includes intelligent all-wheel drive and 4High/4Low modes.
Global Market Strategy
Mexico will be the first market outside China to get the truck, followed by the Philippines, Middle East, and Latin America by year-end.
Powertrain Variations
The truck offers both gas and plug-in hybrid versions, with the PHEV available in Latin America, ASEAN, and Oceania while the ICE version targets the Middle East.
China as Manufacturing Hub
The Frontier Pro is the first Nissan model built in China specifically for global export, produced by Zhengzhou Nissan.
The headline
Nissan's Frontier Pro truck, built in China, starts sales in Mexico at $50,000 with gas and plug-in hybrid versions for global markets.
