Nissan Navara Pro to launch in the Middle East in 2026
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The all-new Nissan Navara Pro will arrive in the Middle East before the end of 2026 with 244 hp petrol and 141 hp diesel engines. Selected global markets will also receive Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid pickup, featuring Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the international rollout of the all-new Frontier Pro and Navara Pro pickup, confirming the Middle East among its launch markets for 2026. The new-generation pickup combines rugged capability, modern technology and a refined five-seat cabin, with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains available depending on the market. Known as the Frontier Pro in selected markets and the Navara Pro elsewhere, it is the first Nissan model designed, developed and manufactured in China specifically for global export. Production is handled by Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co. Ltd, Nissan’s Chinese joint venture, with the pickup built to the company’s global quality and durability standards.
Nissan Navara Pro Middle East engine specifications
The Middle East-specification Nissan Navara Pro will be offered with two turbocharged internal combustion engines: a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.3-litre diesel.
Specification | 2.0-litre turbo petrol | 2.3-litre turbo diesel |
Maximum power | 244 hp | 141 hp |
Maximum torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
Selected global markets will also receive 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, marking Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid pickup. These versions feature Vehicle-to-Load functionality, allowing the vehicle to supply power to compatible external electrical equipment.
Beyond its powertrain options, the new Nissan pickup combines a rugged exterior with a spacious five-seat cabin, intuitive technology and everyday comfort. The design aims to meet both commercial and family requirements, balancing utility with improved interior refinement.
Nissan Frontier Pro and Navara Pro global launch schedule
Mexico will be the first market outside China to receive the Frontier Pro, with sales scheduled to begin in October 2026. Other Latin American markets are expected to follow before the end of the year.
The pickup will launch as the Navara Pro in the Philippines in November 2026, followed by the Middle East before the end of 2026. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to become the first right-hand-drive export markets in 2027.
Plug-in hybrid versions are planned for selected markets across Latin America, ASEAN and Oceania, while the Middle East will receive petrol and diesel powertrains.
More Than 90 years of Nissan pickup heritage
Nissan’s pickup heritage dates back to the Type 13 truck introduced in 1934. Since then, the manufacturer has sold more than 15 million pickups across over 140 markets.
The Frontier Pro and Navara Pro represent Nissan’s latest effort to combine this legacy with modern powertrain technology, improved refinement and global manufacturing partnerships.
Guillaume Cartier, Nissan’s Chief Performance Officer, highlighted the pickup’s combination of advanced technology, performance, quality and durability, alongside the practicality required for everyday use.
China is becoming an increasingly important development and export hub for Nissan. Alongside the new pickup, the manufacturer has announced plans to export its N7 electrified sedan to markets including ASEAN and Latin America.
Middle East pricing, detailed equipment specifications and exact launch dates have not yet been announced.
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