Dongfeng Z9
| Dongfeng Z9[1] | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zhengzhou Nissan |
| Model code | P20 |
| Also called | Nissan Frontier Pro (PHEV) |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China: Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission 8-speed automatic transmission |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Electric range | 135 km (84 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,299 mm (129.9 in) |
| Length | 5,519 mm (217.3 in) |
| Width | 1,961 mm (77.2 in) |
| Height | 1,951 mm (76.8 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Navara (D23) |
The Dongfeng Z9 is a pickup truck produced by Dongfeng Nissan joint venture of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Overview
[edit]The Z9 is a 4-door pickup truck bigger than the North American market Nissan Frontier. The truck is expected to only be sold in China. Gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models are available.
Design
[edit]The Z9 uses a blacked out A-pillar. There are Z-shaped daytime running lights in the front and the taillights are also Z-shaped. Body cladding is present in the front and rear. There are rounded wheel arches and the model also features a grille with a hexagonal pattern.[1]
All models receive 18-inch rims and 265/65R18 tires as standard.
Powertrain
[edit]A 2 liter turbocharged inline-4 is available with 2 different power outputs. Also available is a 2.3 liter turbodiesel inline-4.[2] A plug-in hybrid version combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 and a motor integrated in the transmission is also available for buyers.
Nissan Frontier Pro
[edit]The Nissan Frontier Pro is a rebadged version of the Z9 PHEV model. It was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[3] It was showcased alongside the N7.
The Frontier Pro differentiates in the design from the Z9 as it uses a full-width light bar with the light bar inspired by the D21 Hardbody. The Nissan wordmark is embedded into the tailgate and serves as a taillight.[4]
The Frontier Pro will go on sale at the end of 2025.[5]
In May 2025 a Nissan engineer confirmed to Australia's Drive that an SUV version of the Frontier Pro is being considered.[6]
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Rear view
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ Gautheir, Michael (Sep 13, 2024). "Nissan Yuanye Z9 Is China's New Navara". carscoops.com.
- ^ Misoyannis, Alex (Sep 17, 2024). "New Nissan ute for China leaked, but it's not the new Navara for Australia". drive.com.au.
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (Apr 23, 2025). "Nissan Surprises With Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid Truck". motor1.com.
- ^ Niculescu, Aurel (Apr 23, 2025). "All-New Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid Coming Soon. It's a Forbidden Fruit in America!". autoevolution.com.
- ^ Purcell, Alexandra (Apr 24, 2025). "Nissan Frontier Pro Revealed As All-New Ford Ranger PHEV Rival". fordauthority.com.
- ^ Pappas, Thanos (May 5, 2025). "Nissan Is Considering A Rugged New Truck-Based SUV". carscoops.com.
- 1.^ Mentioned by some publications as the Nissan Yuanye Z9.
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