Nissan Considering a Plug-In Hybrid Nissan Frontier, Possibly in 2028
• Nissan is considering offering its Frontier pickup in PHEV form.
The Nissan Frontier was renewed for the 2022 model-year, but it’s struggling to compete with models in its class that come in more versions and have more varied and dynamic powertrains.
The Frontier received a mid-cycle refresh in 2025 that modernized the exterior, increased towing capacity, added a telescopic steering wheel inside and offered wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications, among other add-ons.
Nissan is thinking bigger, it seems. The automaker reportedly has a plan in mind to boost the model’s popularity by offering a plug-in hybrid version. It’s believed the next-generation Frontier could welcome such a powertrain, like Nissan has done with the pickup it offers in Latin America, Asia and other markets around the world.
Nissan's North American head of product planning, Ponz Pandikuthira, told Motortrend that an upgrade to the Frontier's powertrain is necessary. “For its life cycle to make sense and be compliant, it will have to be electrified,” he said.
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