Nissan is killing the Titan, however they’re turning their ideas to happier instances and the enduring Hardbody pickup.

The automaker is maintaining particulars underneath wraps, however stated the “beloved compact truck begins its subsequent chapter” on September 14. Whereas that seems like the corporate is making ready to introduce a Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz competitor, that’s wishful pondering.

As you possibly can see within the teaser picture, Nissan is as a substitute making ready to introduce a two-tone truck that pays tribute to the Hardbody. The corporate isn’t saying a lot, however the Frontier has been geared up with a gloss black bumper, a blacked out grille, and a black hood appliqué. They’re joined by gloss black mirrors and matching tow hooks.

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That isn’t a lot to go on, however the mannequin seems to be a manufacturing model of Mission Hardbody. The idea was launched on the 2022 Chicago Auto Present and was primarily based on the Frontier Crew Cab SV 4×4. It featured an identical two-tone design in addition to particular graphics and retro-inspired wheels. Rounding out the highlights had been a 3-inch elevate and a bed-mounted spare tire provider.

The brand new Frontier seems to be a particular version and it’ll doubtless arrive as a 2024 mannequin. Whereas that is still to be seen, it ought to have a well-known 3.8-liter V6 with 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 281 lb-ft (381 Nm) of torque.

No matter what Nissan has up their sleeve, the Hardbody debuted in 1985 as an affordable and cheerful compact pickup. It was successful, however the mannequin was finally changed by the Frontier in 1997.