Nissan Patents Midgate Feature for Next-Generation Frontier Truck
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What happened
Nissan filed a patent with the USPTO for a midgate feature intended for its next-generation Frontier truck. This midgate is a passthrough mechanism connecting the truck bed to the cabin. The patent details a system where seat backs fold flat to deploy a partition, allowing for maximum storage.
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Why it matters
The feature, which is rare in modern mid-size trucks, could give the Frontier a competitive advantage if it is included in production. The next-generation Frontier is expected to arrive by the end of the decade and may feature an electrified powertrain.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Nissan continues building the Frontier truck, utilizing a V6 engine, with engine details listed by Ward.Sub-event
Nissan filed a patent with the USPTO for its next-generation Frontier truck.1 source