Editor’s Note: This is an unedited press release from Nissan North America. The Nissan Frontier is a highly suitable option for both domestic and international overland travel. We also enthusiastically support the Rebelle Rally (@rebellerally) and Team Wild Grace (@team.wild.grace) in this endeavor.
team-best sixth place finish.“We’ve taken the 2020 Frontier on a couple of trial runs, and it’s been an absolute rock
star,” said Woodward. “I’m very excited about the extra power in the V6 – it’s a solid truck,
and that’s what you need to compete out here.“Our first goal is to always compete hard, but I don’t see any reason why Sedona and I
can’t win it all this year.”
A Frontier first: Nissan NISMO off-road parts to debut at the 2020 Rebelle Rally
Team Wild Grace eyes a top finish in a 2020 Frontier loaded with a new line of
NISMO off-road products, which will be available later this fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2020) – Nissan Frontier, already a legendary off-roader,
will compete in the longest, most demanding off-road rally in the United States with a boost
from an iconic Nissan brand – NISMO.
Nissan’s storied NISMO Performance brand will debut a new line of off-road parts, including
a high-performance suspension kit, an off-road bumper, off-road lighting and off-road
wheels on the 2020 Frontier at the 2020 Rebelle Rally, which begins Oct. 8 in Lake Tahoe
and culminates Oct. 17 in California’s Imperial Sand Dunes.
NISMO off-road parts will be available for the 2005-2020 model year Frontier, 2016-2021
model year TITAN and 2005-2015 model year Xterra later this fall, and will also be offered
on the forthcoming, next-generation Frontier. Products will be available through Nissan
dealers, select NISMO retailers or via NISMOparts.nissanusa.com.
“We are fired up to watch Team Wild Grace show current and future Nissan Frontier owners
what this beast can do on some of the most extreme terrain in the country,” said Michael
Soutter, vice president, Nissan Aftersales U.S. “These new NISMO off-road parts, created by
people who deeply understand trucks and the desire for ultimate off-road performance, will
elevate Frontier to a new level of capability.”
Nissan is the only automaker to sponsor a team every year in the women’s-only Rebelle
Rally since it began in 2016. Behind the wheel of the more powerful 2020 Frontier, which
features an all-new powertrain and best-in-class 310 horsepower
A closer look at the new NISMO off-road parts
-NISMO off-road Performance Suspension Kit
Developed in partnership with Bilstein®.
Specifically tuned for the additional weight of typical overlanding equipment such as
camping gear, heavy-duty bumpers and larger, heavier tires.
Monotube, gas-pressurized shocks feature digressive valving that reacts to the most
challenging off-road and trail conditions.
Front and rear shocks allow for additional wheel travel; rear shocks feature remote
reservoir technology, which helps ensure optimum performance in demanding
conditions.
System can provide up to a 2-inch lift over stock ride height2
NISMO off-road Bumper
First in a series of new off-road bumpers for Nissan trucks and SUVs.
Constructed of high-tensile steel and finished with a durable, textured powercoat.
Designed, laser cut, formed and welded with quality precision to provide maximum
strength and durability in demanding off-road conditions.
Weighs only 105 lbs.
Features two attachment points for recovery shackles and accommodation for lights;
designed to be winch capable with easy access to winch controls.
NISMO off-road Lighting
New line of LED off-road lighting developed in partnership with Rigid IndustriesTM.
Lineup will include a selection of pod lamps (round and square designs) and lightbars
in a variety of sizes and beam patterns.
Initial offering will be a set of 6-inch round driving lamps with robust aluminum
housings, white accent backlighting and an output of 8,600 lumens.
Light kits will include installation instructions, harness, switch and NISMO-branded
protective covers.
NISMO off-road Wheels
Custom designed and manufactured for NISMO.
Size: 17×7.5-inch; Bolt Pattern: 6×114.3; Backspacing: +30mm; Load Rated for
1,950 lbs. (above factory OEM spec).
Axis Gray painted finish.
NISMO center cap.
Designed and tested to rigorous SAE J2530 standards for aftermarket wheels.
Follow along with Team Wild Grace on Instagram or Facebook, and track the team live on
rebellerally.com/live starting Thursday, Oct. 8. For more information on the 2020 Nissan
Frontier and Nissan’s complete vehicle lineup, please visit NissanNews.com.
For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit
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About The Rebelle Rally
The Rebelle Rally, entering its fifth year, is the first women’s off-road navigational rally raid in the
United States. The event has a unique challenge and scoring system where precise navigation, not
speed, is the ultimate goal. Participants trade in cell phones and GPS for old-school navigation in a
competition for the elements of time, distance, headings, and hidden checkpoints. Armed with just
maps, compasses, and roadbooks, teams of two will be pushed to their limits as they make their way
across 2,000+ kilometers of Nevada and California’s iconic terrain. Starting October 8 in Lake Tahoe
and finishing October 17 along the famed Glamis Dunes, the competition is the longest competitive
off-road rally in the nation. For more information including live show and tracking, visit
www.rebellerally.com.
