Quick Facts:
- Product: Frontier Pro PHEV, Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid pickup.
- Output: Up to 350 hp and 487 lb-ft in the Mexico version.
- Battery and 4×4: 20 kWh, with a rear differential lock.
- Towing and payload: Up to 7,716 lb and 1,797 lb.
- Mexico price: 899,900 pesos for the LE, from 969,900 pesos for the Platinum.
- On sale: Mexico in October 2026, with Australia in 2027.
- US status: Not announced by Nissan.
- Best for: Truck shoppers tracking midsize pickups the US does not get.
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What Nissan Announced for the Frontier Pro PHEV
Nissan announced the global rollout of the Frontier Pro PHEV on October 8, 2026. It is the first plug-in hybrid pickup in Nissan’s history, and Mexico is the first market outside China, with sales starting this month. Nissan has not announced a US launch date or a US price.
Zhengzhou Nissan, the company’s joint venture in China, designs and builds the truck. Specifically, Nissan calls it the first model it developed and produced in China for global export. The plug-in system also offers Vehicle-to-Load, which means the truck powers outside equipment, such as camping gear.
The source is Nissan’s global release.
Because Nissan has not published the outlet wattage, a power station covers camp power in any truck. However, the Frontier Pro PHEV is not sold in the US or on Amazon. Instead, the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and Anker SOLIX C1000 fit trucks you buy today. For example, our guide to a portable power station for camping covers how to pick one for camping.
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Frontier Pro PHEV Key Specs
Nissan’s Mexico release lists these figures for the LE and Platinum trims. We converted metric figures to US units, while prices stay in pesos.
| Specification | Mexico Details |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gas engine, electric motor and 20 kWh battery |
| Combined output | Up to 350 hp |
| Combined torque | 487 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | 4×4 with rear differential lock |
| Total range | About 620 miles, gas and electric combined |
| Towing | Up to 7,716 lb |
| Payload | Up to 1,797 lb |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloy |
| Drive modes | Hybrid, Sport, Electric, Snow |
| LE price | 899,900 pesos |
| Platinum price | From 969,900 pesos |
Output differs by market. Mexico lists up to 350 hp and 487 lb-ft. The China spec sheet lists about 400 hp and 590 lb-ft, and Australia’s preliminary figures are 402 hp and 590 lb-ft, so check each figure against its market. Also, the Mexico fact sheet adds a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder rated 141 hp, a 209-hp electric system and about 47 miles of electric-only range on the NEDC test, which is not an EPA rating. However, it lists LE payload at 1,907 lb, against 1,797 lb in the release text.
Rollout Dates and Names by Market
Nissan names the truck Frontier Pro in Mexico and Nissan Navara Pro in the Philippines, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. Mexico starts in October. Then the Philippines follows in November. Also, other Latin American markets and the Middle East get it by the end of 2026. Australia and New Zealand, the first right-hand drive markets, follow in 2027.
Powertrains also vary by region. Nissan plans the plug-in hybrid for Latin America, Southeast Asia and Oceania, while the Middle East gets a gasoline or diesel version. The United States appears nowhere on the list, and the release offers no reason.
Hybrid Power and 4×4 Hardware
The truck pairs a gas engine, an electric motor and a generator with a 20 kWh battery. Nissan says the engine and motor run alone or together. Mexico gets four drive modes, plus three levels of regenerative braking.
For the trail, the Mexico release lists 4×4, a rear differential lock, a multilink rear suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels. Nissan also reports more than 62,000 miles of testing in Mexico.
In addition, the China spec sheet adds numbers. It lists a 4High and 4Low transfer selection, about 9.1 inches of ground clearance fully loaded, a 30-degree approach angle, a 25-degree departure angle and 265/65R18 tires. Those are China-market figures. The Mexico fact sheet lists about 9.1 inches of clearance, the same 30-degree approach angle, a shallower 20-degree departure angle and the same 265/65R18 tires. Finally, the China sheet lists three Vehicle-to-Load outlets in the cargo area: two 220-volt outlets and one 12-volt accessory socket.
Australia and New Zealand get a different setup under the Nissan Navara Pro name. The truck uses a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine, an 8-speed automatic and an integrated electric motor. Payload is about 2,205 pounds and braked towing is 7,716 pounds, all preliminary and subject to final approval. Nissan will also give battery size and electric-only range closer to launch.
For me, Vehicle-to-Load is the most interesting feature for camping. However, Nissan has not said how much of the 20 kWh the outlets draw, so the useful number is still missing.
Frontier Pro PHEV vs. the US Nissan Frontier
For now, the V6 Frontier is the truck you buy. Nissan USA lists the 2027 Frontier from $32,490, with a 310-hp V6, 281 lb-ft and a 9-speed automatic. The PRO-4X trim starts at $42,190. Our current V6 Nissan Frontier review covers how the V6 truck drives.
The plug-in truck leads on output. For example, its 350 hp is 40 more than the V6, and its 487 lb-ft is 206 more. Nissan Mexico also says the PHEV is 3 percent larger, 6 percent wider and 6 percent taller than its Frontier V6.
However, price favors the V6. The LE costs 899,900 pesos, which is roughly $49,000 to $50,000 at recent exchange rates. This price sits above the PRO-4X starting price, although Mexican trims and equipment differ from US trims. Because we have not tested the two trucks side by side, treat the PHEV figures as Nissan’s claims.
However, the Frontier Pro PHEV is not sold in the US or on Amazon. Since the V6 Frontier is the truck you buy, size your rope and boards for its weight. For example, the Bubba Rope Renegade, MAXTRAX MKII and ARB RK12A Weekender Recovery Kit suit midsize trucks.
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What This Means for You
If you shop for a midsize truck in the US, nothing changes this year. Nissan has not announced the truck here, so the V6 Frontier remains the Nissan to price against its rivals.
For background, imported light trucks face a 25 percent base duty, with lower rates for some trade partners, as our guide to tariffs on imported pickup trucks explains. Vehicles with Chinese connectivity software or hardware also face a Commerce Department rule, as the Chinese-built Stelato G9 off-roader shows. Nissan has not tied either to its plans, so read both as background, not as the explanation.
Our report on a Mitsubishi pickup built on Nissan covers a Mitsubishi-badged midsize truck planned for the US on Nissan hardware. Four updates would matter here: a US announcement, a US price, EPA ratings, and the wattage the Vehicle-to-Load outlets deliver.
Final Thoughts
I like what Nissan is attempting. A midsize truck with 350 hp, 4×4, a rear locker and a 20 kWh battery suits buyers who tow, camp and drive off pavement. Moreover, a plug-in hybrid pickup with built-in power outlets would replace a small generator at camp, if the output proves high enough.
Still, every PHEV number here comes from Nissan’s own releases, and output varies between the China, Mexico and Oceania versions. Meanwhile, we have not driven the truck. Therefore, I would wait for independent tests and final specs before drawing conclusions.
If you need a Nissan truck now, the V6 Frontier is the one you buy. To follow the plug-in Frontier, watch Nissan’s announcements, because we will report as soon as a US plan appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Frontier Pro PHEV coming to the US?
Nissan has not announced a US launch. Instead, the release lists Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The United States is not among them.
How much horsepower does the Frontier Pro PHEV make?
The Mexico version makes up to 350 hp and 487 lb-ft. China’s spec sheet lists about 400 hp, so output depends on the market.
Where is the Nissan Navara Pro built?
Zhengzhou Nissan, a Nissan joint venture in China, designs and builds it. Nissan says the truck is its first model developed and produced in China for global export.
How far does the Frontier Pro PHEV go on electric power?
The Mexico fact sheet lists about 47 miles of electric-only range on the NEDC test, plus about 620 miles of combined range. Meanwhile, China’s spec sheet targets up to 84 miles on the same test. Neither figure is an EPA rating.
Does the Frontier Pro PHEV have power outlets for camping?
Nissan lists Vehicle-to-Load. China’s spec sheet shows three cargo-area outlets: two 220-volt and one 12-volt. However, Nissan has not said how much of the 20 kWh battery they draw.