Nissan Brings Your Tailgate Parties to the Great Outdoors
With the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas fast approaching (Nov. 5-8), automakers have started releasing or teasing special builds that highlight the versatility and customization potential of their vehicles.
Nissan’s Project Trailgater is arguably the ultimate truck for football and outdoor enthusiasts who don’t want to miss a thing. It’s based on the recently updated 2025 Frontier in rugged PRO-4X trim.
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For starters, there are twin 43-inch TVs and a powerful soundbar mounted to a NISMO Off Road overlanding rack in the bed. Accompanied by a folding solar panel, a custom lithium battery pack and associated electronics, plus a Starlink connection, the setup is designed to stream games almost anywhere a satellite or mobile hotspot signal is available.
Of course, tailgate parties are also about food. With that in mind, this unique pickup features an integrated Dometic cooler and refrigerator, a fold-out kitchen station and sink, plus a built-in propane grill that folds out from one of the CargoGlide slide-outs on a custom-fabricated hinged mount and fire pit.
Further equipment includes inverters and chargers, storage cases and pouches, a camping table and chairs, a medical kit and more. By the way, the rear bench seat has been removed and replaced with a custom-fabricated floor leveling plate, so only two people can take a seat in the cabin.
As an overlanding rig, Project Trailgater boasts several NISMO Off Road accessory parts, including a suspension lift kit, forged upper control arms, high-performance rear shocks and front coilovers. The NISMO Off Road accessories catalog also provides 17-inch Axis beadlock capable wheels with Yokohama Geolandar M/T tires, a performance cat-back exhaust, a roof rack and numerous additional lights.
And like every other 2025 Frontier, this one sports a new 12.3-inch touchscreen. “FRONTIER” lettering just below the display adds a bit of pizzazz to the interior.
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is now on sale across Canada with prices ranging from $47,998-$57,098 (not counting $1,510 destination and delivery). Unlike competitors, it offers two cab sizes (King and Crew) in addition to two wheelbase lengths. For 2025, the long-wheelbase configuration with a six-foot cargo bed is now available on PRO-4X models. Oh, and towing capacities have increased by around 500 lbs on all models, with a maximum of 6,850 lbs.