Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV circling Australia, with the BYD Shark in its sight

Speculation is mounting that Nissan may bring the Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute to Australia, potentially arriving in local showrooms around 2027. 

If confirmed, it would be the brand’s first electrified pickup and a direct rival to models such as the BYD Shark and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

At its core, the Frontier Pro features a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a transmission-mounted, high-output electric motor. Combined, the system delivers more than 300kW and up to 800Nm. For the China domestic market, the ute is targeted to achieve around 135km of EV-only range.

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All models come with a five-link rear suspension and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, which automatically distributes torque between the front and rear wheels. Off-road capability is aided by an electromechanical rear differential lock. Four drive modes – Hybrid, Pure Electric, Performance and Snow – let the driver adapt the ute to conditions and preference.

The cabin is practical and well-equipped, with a panoramic roof, 10-inch LCD instrument panel and 14.6-inch touchscreen. Front seats can be heated, ventilated or offer a seat-back massage. Roof rails, an electronic retractable cargo cover and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) port supplying up to 6kW make the Frontier Pro ready for work or play.

Co-developed with Zhengzhou Nissan (ZNA), the Frontier Pro PHEV is officially on sale in China. If it comes to Australia, it would complement the new Navara and give Nissan a solid foothold in the growing plug-in hybrid ute segment.