The new pick-up from the Japanese car manufacturer offers petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid engines with an electric range of 135 km
After being previewed last April at the Shanghai Auto Show, Zhengzhou Nissanthe joint venture between the local Chinese manufacturer and the Japanese car manufacturer, officially launched the Frontier Pro. Based on the Nissan Dongfeng Z9, it is the first pick-up of the brand, entirely designed, developed and built in China. The new model will be available in two versions: a internal combustion And plug-in hybridwith prices between 21,900 and 32,200 euros. Designed at the Zhengzhou Nissan R&D center, this pick-up has the ambition of expanding the brand’s presence in international markets, responding to the growing interest in this type of vehicle, increasingly requested with hybrid powertrains.
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The Frontier Pro marks a change of pace for Nissan in the pick-up segment, offering two distinct styles: one for the combustion version, which is more traditional, and another for the electrified variant, which offers a more modern line. Specifically, the combustion version maintains the classic design V-Motionwhile the Phev offers a look in line with EV trends. The design, defined Rugged Techcombines sculpted and robust shapes with luminous expressiveness: five LED elements, arranged in parallel along the line of the bonnet and well spaced from each other, emphasize the width of the vehicle. The three central lights instead represent a tribute to the Nissan D21 of the 1980s. The dimensions are important: 5,520 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,950 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. The rear cargo box offers ample load capacity and a tailgate with soft-down opening is available on some trim levels. Inside, the Frontier Pro offers a modern environment with a digital instrument panel, large central touchscreen, dedicated physical buttons for the main functions and a 12-speaker audio system, with soft-touch materials that should elevate the perceived sensation of quality.
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As regards engines and equipment, the Nissan pick-up offers various choices: 2.0 turbo petrol, 258 HP and 400 Nm, with a list price starting from 21 thousand euros; 2.3 turbo diesel, 190 HP and 500 Nm, with a list price starting from 21 thousand euros; phev with 1.5 turbo engine combined with a front electric motor: total power of 320 kW (429 HP) and 800 Nm of torque. Dht four-speed automatic transmission and 135 km of declared electric range (value approved taking into account the Chinese CLTC cycle) and with a list price starting from 26,500 euros. The thermal units are associated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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