Nissan reportedly postpones Frontier truck's next generation to focus on EVs

Nissan introduced a new Frontier pickup for the 2022 model year, but automotive product development timelines span years, meaning the automaker’s already planning for the next-generation truck. That said, a recent report from Automotive News suggests Nissan is shuffling its plans to make room for EV production, which could impact the next-gen Frontier.

The publication obtained an internal memo showing that Nissan plans to extend the current-generation truck by two years at its Canton, Miss., factory. That leaves the truck in production until 2029, which is far short of the 17 years it took for Nissan to update it before, but still a long time in automotive terms.

Though the memo didn’t outline a reason for Nissan’s shift, a supplier told Automotive News that the move is meant to accommodate the changeover to EV production at the facility. The source said Nissan doesn’t want to execute a significant product launch while also managing a boost in EV manufacturing.