下一代日产边境面临巨大的Delays

Reports coming out of Nissan are saying that the next-generation前沿will be delayed two years until 2029 so the company can focus on ramping up EV production.Automotive Newsacquired a supplier memo that states this will be the case at the vehicle's Canton, Mississippi factory, which was confirmed by an unnamed source who confirmed the reason why. The delay is due to the company not wanting to cross wires as it focuses on Nissan and Infiniti electric vehicles.

Only having been introduced in 2022, the current Frontier has been a formidable competitor offering refinement, capability, and good looks at an affordable price. Given the previous model was on sale for a whopping 17 years, we imagine a couple more added onto this one won't be too much of an issue as long as it gets refreshed with things like anadvanced Mitsubishi-sourced 4WD system.

With the recent news that theTitan is to be axed, the Frontier will be Nissan's only truck on sale in the US, so the automaker can't afford to let it fall by the wayside.

We've been hearing rumors that thenext generation Frontier will be electrified, something that makes even more sense given this delay. Nissan Dealer Advisory Board Chairman Tyler Slade previously said that dealers are asking for an electric pickup, claiming it would help lower operating costs and make them more competitive.

News of a delay doesn't bode well for these hopes, as the unnamed source toldANthat Nissan doesn't want "a major model launch during the time that they're starting up [EV production]." Could this push Nissan behind its competitors? Or is it instead a prudent move to ensure the company gets the truck right out of the gate regardless of the consequences?