Nissan has confirmed that its all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid — the brand’s first electrified pickup — will be built in right-hand drive. Exports will begin with Australia, marking the Frontier nameplate’s first official appearance there, and RHD engineering naturally moves it closer to being viable for the UK should Nissan choose to take that route.
First electrified pickup for Nissan
The Frontier Pro is the first plug-in hybrid pickup from Nissan and the second of nine New Energy Vehicles the company plans to launch in China before 2027. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a high-output electric motor, producing more than 400hp and up to 800Nm of torque.
For China, Nissan is targeting around 80 miles of electric-only range, which would make it one of the longest-range PHEV pickups yet announced.
Every Frontier Pro features Intelligent AWD, a 5-link rear suspension and four selectable drive modes — Hybrid, Pure Electric, Performance and Snow. An electromechanical locking rear differential is also available.
Inside, the cabin gets a panoramic roof, a 10-inch digital instrument panel and a large 14.6-inch infotainment screen. Higher trims add heated and ventilated seats, massage functions and an electronic retractable load cover.
Styling is guided by a ’Rugged Tech’ theme, with an LED lighting signature inspired by the three-slot hood openings of the 1980s D21 Hardbody. An illuminated Nissan badge, 18-inch alloys and roof rails are standard across the range.
The truck can also power external equipment via Vehicle-to-Load, with up to 6kW available to run tools, camping gear or domestic appliances.
Developed and built in China
The Frontier Pro was co-developed with Zhengzhou Nissan and goes on sale in China later this year. Nissan has confirmed that right-hand-drive production will follow, with Australia named as the first export market.
The model isn’t currently under consideration for the UK, but RHD engineering keeps the door open should market conditions shift — especially as demand grows for electrified pickups after the 2025 UK tax changes. The imminent return of the Mitsubishi L200 in 2026, which underpins the global-market Nissan Navara, may also influence Nissan’s future pickup plans.
