Nissan will introduce the Navara Pro plug-in hybrid pick-up in Australia and New Zealand in 2027, with a locally tailored powertrain producing a preliminary 300kW and 800Nm.
The two countries will be the first right-hand-drive markets to receive the electrified pick-up, which combines a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It differs from China’s Frontier Pro PHEV, which uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine and four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
Nissan selected the larger engine after evaluating both configurations against Australian requirements for towing, payload and sustained performance.
The Navara Pro PHEV retains a mechanical four-wheel-drive system with differential-lock capability and low-range operation.
Nissan is targeting a 3,500kg braked towing capacity and payload of up to 1,000kg, subject to final homologation.
Four driving modes and seven terrain settings will be available, along with vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality for powering external electrical equipment.
Development involved Nissan teams in Australia, Japan and China. Five prototypes have covered more than 20,000km in Australian conditions since testing began in 2025.
Engineers have evaluated suspension layouts, tyres, driver-assistance systems and differential-lock configurations. The final rear suspension specification has yet to be confirmed.
Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette said Australian customer requirements had directly influenced the vehicle’s development rather than merely its local validation.
The five-seat dual-cab will also offer equipment including a digital instrument cluster, large central touchscreen and heated and ventilated front seats, depending on variant.
Battery capacity, electric-only driving range, pricing and final equipment will be announced closer to launch.
The Navara Pro PHEV will be Nissan Australia’s first plug-in hybrid and the company’s first electrified pick-up globally.
