{"id":5685,"date":"2025-05-31T14:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T14:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/?p=5685"},"modified":"2025-06-03T12:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:04:16","slug":"nissans-new-chinese-frontier-costs-half-of-americas-frontier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/31\/nissans-new-chinese-frontier-costs-half-of-americas-frontier\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan\u2019s New Chinese Frontier Costs Half of America\u2019s Frontier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/autofusiontech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nissan-Frotnier-China-PHEV002-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>Zhengzhou Nissan has launched the plug-in hybrid Z9 pickup truck in the Chinese market.<\/li>\n<li>The electrified midsize truck is a sister model to the Chinese-built Nissan Frontier Pro.<\/li>\n<li>Prices start from \u00a5119,900 ($16,600) and top out at \u00a5219,900 ($30,500) for the flagship PHEV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For anyone eyeing a budget-friendly midsize pickup, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/China\/\">China<\/a> is quietly becoming a treasure trove of surprisingly capable options. With the right currency conversion and a bit of context, the prices seem almost too good to be true, especially when it comes to Zhengzhou Nissan\u2019s Z9 lineup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Zhengzhou Nissan, the truck-centric branch of the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture, has just expanded the local Z9 lineup with the GE PHEV, a plug-in hybrid that serves as the electrified sibling to the locally-built Nissan Frontier Pro. The company had previously launched gas and diesel-powered versions of the Z9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wallet-Friendly Workhorses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Zhengzhou Nissan Z9 starts at just \u00a5119,900 (equal to around $16,600 at current exchange rates) for the internal combustion version. If you\u2019re looking for a greener option, the new Z9 GE PHEV kicks off at \u00a5156,900 ($21,800), still far below what most midsize pickups command elsewhere.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/nissans-new-frontier-pro-is-a-china-developed-electrified-truck-and-its-going-global\/\">Nissan\u2019s New Frontier Pro Plug-in Hybrid Wants To Take On The World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the Z9 and Frontier Pro may be siblings under the surface, you can tell them apart by their grille and bumper designs. They also sport unique LED lighting signatures at both ends. Beyond that, the bodywork is identical, including the five-seat cabin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Low Price, High Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the Z9 punches well above its weight for the price. A 12.8-inch infotainment display and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster come standard. Higher trims step it up with a 14.6-inch touchscreen, Nappa leather seats, and all the modern comforts, including heating, ventilation, massage functions, and a 12-speaker stereo. Tech features extend to four ultrasonic radars, a transparent engine hood camera mode, and four high-def cameras enabling Level 2 driver assistance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<p><strong>Size and Powertrain Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Measuring 5,494 mm long (216.3 inches) with a 3,300 mm (129.9 inches) wheelbase, the Z9 GE PHEV fits squarely into the midsize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/trucks\">pickup truck<\/a> category. It comes exclusively in a dual-cab layout, with seating for five and a 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) long rear bed.<\/p>\n<p>The plug-in hybrid system pairs a turbocharged 1.5-liter gas engine with a single electric motor. Depending on the trim, total output comes to either 322 hp (240 kW) or 429 hp (320 kW), with both versions delivering an impressive 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of peak torque. Power goes to the rear or all four wheels via an automatic transmission designed specifically for hybrid use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/05\/nissan-may-share-global-plants-with-its-chinese-partner\/\">Nissan\u2019s Plan To Save Its Factories? Make Chinese Cars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-placement\">\n<div id=\"e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\tvar adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         \t\tadpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             \t\tif (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    \t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07&#8221;);<br \/>\n             \t\t} else {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tadpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10&#8221;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/phev\/\">PHEV<\/a> offers two battery options. The least powerful version gets a 17 kWh battery pack, allowing an EV-only range of 60 km (37 miles). For those who want more, the larger 32.85 kWh battery extends the zero-emission range to 135 km (84 miles). As always, keep in mind these numbers are based on the more optimistic NEDC test cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Serious Bargain Compared to US Offerings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Which brings us to the surprisingly low sticker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/prices\">prices<\/a>. The base Z9 GE PHEV starts at \u00a5156,900 ($21,800), while the more powerful variant with the extended EV range is priced at \u00a5168,900 ($23,400). Even the fully loaded flagship version, complete with all the premium features, tops out at just \u00a5219,900 ($30,500). For those prioritizing value above all, the entry-level diesel model with a six-speed manual can be had for only \u00a5119,900 ($16,600).<\/p>\n<p><strong>More:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2025\/04\/nissan-says-a-phev-frontier-is-coming-in-2028\/\"> Nissan Confirms Plug-in Hybrid Frontier For America<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To put things in perspective, the similarly sized US-market Nissan Frontier starts at $32,050 for the most basic 4\u00d72 King Cab with a non-electrified 3.8-liter V6 that produces 310 hp and 218 lb-ft of peak torque. That\u2019s nearly double the price of the Z9, without any hint of electrification or standout tech features.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blank-Slate-Interiorff.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Nissan\u2019s New Chinese Frontier Costs Half of America\u2019s Frontier\" width=\"2450\" height=\"1378\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blank-Slate-Interiorff-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><figcaption>The upcoming Slate electrick truck with the optional SUV roof and body wrap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>As for EV alternatives, the upcoming Slate is projected to start around $28,000. But the base model skips over even the most basic comforts, like power windows \u2013 and paint. It\u2019ll be sold in a single molded-in-color gray, with buyers offered a $500 do-it-yourself wrap kit as the only customization option. Federal incentives could bring the price down to about $20,500, but don\u2019t bank on it. With Trump\u2019s so-called \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d picking up steam, those generous tax credits may not be around much longer.<\/p>\n<p>Zhengzhou Nissan hasn\u2019t revealed pricing for the Nissan-branded Frontier Pro just yet, but it\u2019s likely to sit slightly above the Z9 GE PHEV. What\u2019s more interesting is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/Nissan\">Nissan-branded<\/a> truck is also expected to become available in markets outside China, though obviously, not in America. If they manage to keep the pricing in check, it could be a compelling option.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zhengzhou-Nissan-Z9-GE-PHEV-13.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" Nissan\u2019s New Chinese Frontier Costs Half of America\u2019s Frontier\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Zhengzhou-Nissan-Z9-GE-PHEV-13-1024x576.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zhengzhou Nissan \/ Weibo<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zhengzhou Nissan has launched the plug-in hybrid Z9 pickup truck in the Chinese market. 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