Crack open a history book, and you’ll quickly realize that off-roading has always been a part of Nissan's heritage. Spearheaded by the Patrol SUV in the early 1950s, the Japanese automaker has been paving its own path for more than 75 years.
That’s still true today. With offerings like the Armada Pro-4X and the entire Frontier line, Nissan is committed to its off-road roots, rolling out new models regularly that give buyers even more ways to get off the beaten path.
This year, Nissan introduced the Frontier Sport. While not quite as rugged as the full-fat Pro-4X, the Frontier Sport allows buyers to get into a moderately equipped off-roader for a fraction of the price of the Pro-4X—think Nissan’s answer to the Ford Tremors, Chevrolet Trail Bosses, and Toyota TRD Sports of the world.
To get a better idea of how Nissan plans to position the new Frontier Sport, we sat down with Brent Hagan, who leads product planning for Frontier in the US. We discussed this latest Frontier trim, the importance of the V6, and Nissan’s off-road heritage as a whole. (The conversation has been lightly edited for clarity and length.)
2027 Nissan Frontier Sport Edition Package
