(Posted on Jun 27, 2018 at 04:08PM by Michelle Bogle)
With fierce competition in the mid-size pickup segment, Nissan has plans to kick its production into gear in 2019 with the release of an all-new, next-generation Frontier. According to Steve Marsh, Vice President of Manufacturing, the truck will be assembled at Nissan’s Canton plant in Mississippi with the sole goal of “building the next generation of one of the best pickup trucks in America.â€
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Since Marsh’s bold proclamation, speculators have been abuzz with chatter about the 2019 MY Frontier. To date, it has been reported that the truck may share its platform with the Nissan Navara, which is currently sold in Europe and South America. There have also been talks of Nissan launching the 2019 Frontier with a Cummins turbo diesel, which some unconfirmed reports have said that the variant will be rated for 200 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Other powerplant options are also likely to include a naturally aspirated V6 engine.
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Timing for an all-new Frontier couldn’t be better, especially since the pickup hasn’t had a complete refresh in a number of years. Industry insiders are hopeful that new equipment, updated styling and a more refined interior will strengthen the already excellent value-proposition of the truck.Â
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To learn more about Nissan’s best-selling mid-size pickup, contact our dealership in Seattle, Washington, for a test drive in a new or used Frontier.