Nissan launches 250th Anniversary Edition Frontier, honoring America and the brand’s U.S. manufacturing heritage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a limited‑run 250th Anniversary Edition of the U.S.-assembled Frontier pickup truck, revealed as the nation prepares for Fourth of July celebrations.

Limited to just 2,500 units assembled through the month of July, the 250th Anniversary Edition features a special monochromatic Stars and Stripes design on the Frontier tailgate.

The exclusive Stars and Stripes tailgate badge comes at no additional charge, and will be available exclusively on PRO-4X models, including short wheelbase, long wheelbase, and Roush variants, and will be offered across the existing exterior color lineup.

Nissan unveils a 250th U.S. Anniversary Edition of its U.S.-assembled Frontier truck that features exclusive Stars and Stripes design on tailgate badge

The 250th Anniversary Edition also coincides with a special milestone for the model – the millionth Frontier just rolled off the line at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant. This reflects Nissan's decades-strong commitment to its U.S. manufacturing bases, assembling over two million Frontiers since production began at Smyrna, Tennessee in 1998.

"The Frontier has always stood for rugged capability, durability and adventurous fun – hallmarks of Nissan's DNA," said Christian Meunier, chairman, Nissan Americas. "Just as importantly, it represents the strength of American manufacturing. As we celebrate -1 million Frontiers assembled in Canton during America's 250th anniversary year, this special edition honors the workers, communities and enduring spirit that drive our industry and our country forward."

Nissan has a long history of truck assembly in the U.S. with the first U.S.-assembled vehicle, a compact pickup truck, starting production in June 1983. Frontier began U.S. assembly at Smyrna in 1998, before transferring to Canton in 2012. The Canton plant employs more than 3,700 people and has assembled more than million vehicles since 2003. Frontier's standard 3.8-liter V6 engine is proudly assembled at Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in Tennessee1, and is rigorously tested for long-term durability and reliability.

Nissan's 'Job 1' 720 pickup assembled at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant in 1983

"For 250 years, America has been defined by those who build and by the pride, skill and resilience of its workforce," said David Johnson, regional senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Americas. "American workers and U.S. manufacturing continue to define Nissan's future as much as our past. This special edition is a proud tribute, not only to an iconic truck, but to the generations of American workers and their craftsmanship, dedication and innovation."

Nissan is America's fastest-growing mainstream brand2, powered in part by Frontier retail sales, which were up 24% for the month of May. Frontier posted its best sales in May since 2010, with 6,773 units sold.

For more information about Nissan's U.S. manufacturing operations, visit nissanmanufacturing.com.