Nissan Frontier Ronin concept takes aim at Ford Ranger Raptor
The modified mid-size pickup pairs twin turbos with 35-inch tyres and a long-travel suspension for desert running.
Key facts
Story- Nissan has shown a Frontier Ronin concept, a heavily modified mid-size pickup.
- The concept has twin-turbo power, bucket seats and 35-inch tyres.
- Its long-travel suspension and R35 GT-R-derived turbos point to hardcore desert use.
A concept version of the Nissan Frontier, called the Ronin, has been shown as a rival to the Ford Ranger Raptor. The mid-size pickup has been heavily modified for off-road driving.
The Ronin gets twin turbochargers, drawn from the Nissan R35 GT-R, and bucket seats. It runs on 35-inch tyres. Its long-travel suspension is built for fast running over rough desert ground.
Built for the desert
The concept is designed to tackle the kind of terrain the Ranger Raptor is sold on. Its tyres and suspension give it the height and travel for rough tracks and sand. The truck is described as close to unstoppable off road, though no performance figures have been published.
The Ranger Raptor is one of the best-known high-performance pickups in the mid-size class, and the Ronin is clearly aimed at that buyer. Nissan has not said whether the Ronin will move into production.
What is not yet known
Price, engine output and launch date for the Ronin have not been announced. Nissan has not said whether any of the modifications will reach showroom versions of the Frontier. The Ronin is a concept for now, with no confirmed sale or availability.
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