Dongfeng Z9

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Dongfeng Z9
Overview
Manufacturer Zhengzhou Nissan
Model code P20
Also calledZhengzhou Nissan Z9
Nissan Frontier Pro (PHEV)
GTV Kouprey ZNA (Cambodia, PHEV)
Production2025–present
AssemblyChina: Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size pickup truck
Body style 4-door pickup truck
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Power output190 hp (142 kW; 193 PS) [Z9, diesel]
258 hp (192 kW; 262 PS) [Z9, gasoline]
322 hp (240 kW; 326 PS) [Z9 GE, standard output]
402 hp (300 kW; 408 PS) [Frontier Pro]
429 hp (320 kW; 435 PS) [Z9 GE, high output]
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Plug-in hybrid
Battery 17 to 32.85 kWh
Electric range 60–135 km (37–84 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,299 mm (129.9 in)
Length5,519 mm (217.3 in)
Width1,961 mm (77.2 in)
Height1,951 mm (76.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Nissan Navara (D23)

The Dongfeng Z9 is a pickup truck produced by the Zhengzhou Nissan joint venture of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Contents

Prior to production the model was known as the Nissan Yuanye Z9.

Overview

The Z9 is a 4-door pickup truck bigger than the North American market Nissan Frontier. Initially only available in China, the plug-in hybrid version of the Z9 eventually went on sale as the GTV Kouprey ZNA in Cambodia. Gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models are available.

Design

The Z9 uses blacked out A, B, and C-pillars. There are Z-shaped daytime running lights in the front and the taillights are also Z-shaped. Body cladding is present in the front and rear. There are rounded wheel arches and the model also features a grille with a hexagonal pattern. [1]

All models receive 18-inch rims and 265/65R18 tires as standard.

Powertrain

A 2 liter turbocharged inline-4 is available with 2 different power outputs. Also available is a 2.3 liter turbodiesel inline-4. [2] Plug-in hybrid versions combining a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 and a motor integrated in the transmission are also available and sold as the Nissan Frontier Pro, Dongfeng Z9 GE and GTV Kouprey ZNA.

Plug-in hybrid models

Nissan Frontier Pro

The Nissan Frontier Pro is a rebadged version of the Z9 PHEV model. It was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. [3] It was showcased alongside the N7.

The Frontier Pro differentiates in the design from the Z9 as it uses a full-width light bar with the light bar inspired by the D21 Hardbody. The Nissan wordmark is embedded into the tailgate and serves as a taillight. [4]

The Frontier Pro will go on sale at the end of 2025. [5]

In May 2025 a Nissan engineer confirmed to Australia's Drive that an SUV version of the Frontier Pro is being considered. [6]

Dongfeng Z9 GE

The Z9 GE is a plug-in hybrid version of the Z9. It shares the PHEV powertrain with the Frontier Pro. It was launched on May 31st, 2025. Unlike the Frontier Pro, it is available with two power output options and two battery options. [7]

Depending on the trim, the Z9 GE makes 322 to 429 horsepower. Torque output remains the same at 590 lb-ft. Battery options are a 17 kWh battery and a larger 32.85 kWh battery. [8]

GTV Kouprey ZNA

The new GTV Kouprey ZNA will be a rebadged version of the Z9 and will be releasing soon for the Cambodian market. Specifications and pricing will be available soon.

References

  1. ↑ Gautheir, Michael (Sep 13, 2024). "Nissan Yuanye Z9 Is China's New Navara". carscoops.com.
  2. ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (Sep 17, 2024). "New Nissan ute for China leaked, but it's not the new Navara for Australia". drive.com.au.
  3. ↑ Padeanu, Adrian (Apr 23, 2025). "Nissan Surprises With Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid Truck". motor1.com.
  4. ↑ Niculescu, Aurel (Apr 23, 2025). "All-New Nissan Frontier Pro Plug-In Hybrid Coming Soon. It's a Forbidden Fruit in America!". autoevolution.com.
  5. ↑ Purcell, Alexandra (Apr 24, 2025). "Nissan Frontier Pro Revealed As All-New Ford Ranger PHEV Rival". fordauthority.com.
  6. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (May 5, 2025). "Nissan Is Considering A Rugged New Truck-Based SUV". carscoops.com.
  7. ↑ Borrás, Jo (June 1, 2025). "Nissan launches new, mid-size PHEV pickup that undercuts $20K Slate *". electrek.com.
  8. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (May 31, 2025). "Nissan Yuanye Z9 Is China's New Navara". carscoops.com.
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