Honda, Nissan Merger is Happening! Here's What That Could Mean

[@Alex-ce8ln]

Bring the Titan back

[@pzadach]

The Frontline is coming!

[@battleborn4590]

Or … the Ridgetier 😂

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

Fridgeline

[@danielsteinberg7698]

Nissonda😮

[@zacharyrodgers597]

Honestly not a terrible name.

[@kagu6856]

A V6 Frontier is what Tacoma used to be. Keep it that way and people want it. A Turbo 4 hydrid is today's Tacoma is, please don't go that route. People who needs a mid size truck doesn't really care about the 2mpg difference. If they do, they'll buy a Prius. What they really care about is 300k miles problem free.

[@Dguallpa98]

I like your logic, and wishful thinking. But I think you’re asking too much for a vehicle to go 300k miles and be trouble free? Only the Land Cruiser is engineered to go that far but mostly other brands are not. I have 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser and although it has 218k miles it hasn’t been trouble free.

[@kagu6856]

@@Dguallpa98 :) my standard for trouble free is pretty low, as long as there is no major engine or tranny issue, I'll be happy. I don't think any of the turbo engines will be that reliable, although they are much more reliable than 15 years ago.

[@Dguallpa98]

@@kagu6856 absolutely

[@SkippyPB.]

Finally. Now Honda/Acura will have a full size SUV sharing with the Armada.

[@davidjernigan8161]

A big no to a hybrid Frontier. We don't need another failure like the tundra/Tacoma.

[@johnle1535]

I dont think you have to worry about that. Toyota Fd up for everyone to see what not to do.

[@briankingham175]

At the moment, I think I'd like to either see the Ridgeline become beefier looking, perhaps based on the new Passport coming out next year, OR another truck that's beefier. The current Ridgeline doesn't have the design that appeals to me at the moment.

[@Gene1969]

HonSan, "Don't worry. We're not Stellantis."

[@josephbreen9955]

New titan to come out

[@mikecarmean1676]

One can hope!

[@fubarmedic4222]

Perfect! I second this comment. I will hold on to my 2019 and my breath... Haha. I have owned the Ridgeline and now titan. Loved them both.

[@thechuckster6838]

Leave my Frontier as is!

[@desm2358]

Right the worst company with best company

[@gabrielchristopher9625]

So far the only fuel efficient hybrid truck is the Maverick. So yes, there’s absolutely a place for a hybrid Frontier. I think it would be a hit. But can they get it to market before one of the other manufacturers. We’ll see. Would love to see Honda quality and performance in the full-size truck/suv market. Its going to be interesting watching this unfold. Happy Holidays!

[@aerynlovell4754]

At the end of 2025, Telo will start delivering compact electric trucks to customers. The Telo truck is the length of a 2-door Mini Cooper (152 inches long) with 10 inches of ground clearance, a 1600 lb payload, and can tow 6600 lbs. Telo will have a dry curb weight of 4400 lbs (GVWR over 6000 lbs) and an 8-foot bed with the mid gate down. The compact Telo will have a 106 Kilowatt hour battery and a range of 260-350 miles. When this truck is revealed to the world, it will attract people to the compact truck. Unfortunately, these vehicles will start with low production numbers, but there are future plans for a variety of compact vehicles based on this chassis. I don't think big vehicles will be as desirable once this truck hits the market. Toyota waited too long to bring a compact truck to market, and the Maverick will have the advantage of high volume production.

[@cwqrpportable]

Times are a changing Tim! Like I’ve said before….it’s exciting times to be a truck buyer/owner. Merry Christmas to you and your family, I wish you all the best and appreciate all your hard work to bring us a quality product.

[@zacharyrodgers597]

What would you say to a hybrid added to the V6 in the frontier?Make it a little bit more competitive with the Tacoma trd pro or the Ranger Raptor.

[@Boogenhagen100]

Nissan has made worse moves, I like it.. especially with Honda management calling the shots. Ghosen put Nissan back decades as well as getting in bed with euro trash, that did not help. 🎉

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Thought you were taking off for a couple of weeks. Surprise.. the news just keeps comin !!

[@Wicked_Runs]

Bring back the Titan and FINALLY offer the Warrior concept.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

K swapped Frontier 😂

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

The Suzuki Equator I bought a couple of weeks ago has 225k miles on it and runs and drives amazingly. Previous owner(s) did zero maintenance. I just serviced the rear differential. Was like mud inside. I want to try to get it to 300k miles. Even if it dies tomorrow, that was one well built truck.

[@steven4315]

With the CAFE and the EPA being gutted, a hybrid doesn't make any sense.

[@woofman4796]

Keep the frontier a v6 and bring the titan back

[@Pickuptrucktalk]

Both have been poor sellers. You want Nissan to go completely bankrupt?

[@woofman4796]

@Pickuptrucktalk I see lots of them on the road here in Florida

[@woofman4796]

@Pickuptrucktalk when all of these turbo engines start failing, then get back to me about poor sellers, if our communist government would let vehicles go back to less technology and stop pushing the climate change hoax and " fossil " fuel lie, oil and natural gas are both naturally replenished, not by products of decayed bones over millions of years, evolution is another bullshit scam

[@TREVORJB101]

I hope there won't be any more pickups manufactured for soft soy-boys. Honda should stick to what they're good at (cars, minivans), and Nissan should take notes. Neither company has the length or girth to manufacturer pickups.

[@ColJonSquall1]

Knowing our luck, the Frontier will turn into a rebadged Ridgeline, to save Honda money, instead of making the Ridgeline more like the Frontier.

[@nikonmark37814]

Having purchased a 2024 Nissan Frontier in July 2024 the merger is good news for me and Nissan Frontier owners. I'm hoping for hybrid Frontier that can compete with the Ford Maverick as far as fuel economy without making the truck smaller.

[@stevea3936]

Hopefully Honda doesn’t start using JATCO transmissions that are owned by Nissan and Mitsubishi.

[@jordez1]

I being begging for a Frontier with a MT option for years. But I guess Nissan are not listening to us. Nissan wants to build what they want, not what we customers need.

[@borarem]

If they make a smaller truck, that would be the hybrid. Both of these companies still have a V6. And I think would be used across their mid to large size vehicle. One V6 to rule them all i guess.

[@ZaydAli-u1f]

Do you think the Honda Ridgeline will get a redesign? Do you think they will make a new full size pickup?

[@higherlearning228]

Reserve your cylinder deactivated Ridgtier today. Why do I have a bad feeling about this? Maybe it's just me.

[@zonacrs]

The concept of a naturally aspirated V6 Hybrid Frontier is intriguing to me in a North/South conventional layout. Perhaps a transfer case that is an electric motor by default with current mechanical level of function, or a centerline mounted electric motor to drive the rear wheels until electrical/battery capacity is expended. Both options utilizing a conventional drive shaft and rear axles. Just throwing sh*t at the wall/thinking out loud.

[@steveske8575]

Hybrid Frontier seems like a good idea. It would probably make it more competitive with the Tacoma. Enjoy your holidays Tim.

[@scrappy7571]

Honda just went into the shitter.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

Bring the titan back Nissan. Even though I’m getting Tacoma Toyota I do like the frontier a lot but that Tacoma I just love.

[@massemj1]

Could be a good merger. Depends if they ditch Nissan's CVT's

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

a bigger passport they have that already the pilot,to me the ridgeline needs more ground clearance,hybrid would be a good idea,keep the spare tire.

[@jedwin4816]

What happens with Infinity?

[@magnoliap5824]

Good question.

[@kevlarcorolla]

Doesn't sound like much of anything is going to change untill well after 2030. Which is fine by me and the '24 Ridgeline Trailsport I intend to keep for 10 yrs.

[@jayray274]

Mitsubishi is also in talks with Honda/Nissan. I also look for Subaru/Mazda to merge with someone as EV/Hybird tech continues to increase in the market place. Should be interesting.

[@HomesteaderJake]

Prays for a diesel hybrid!

[@geedubb-q1u]

This means Honda will have “Real” pick up by merging with Nissan? Keeping the Frontier with a timing chain, and not a Ridgeline with a timing belt. If the merger occurs, I’ll never own a pickup with a turbo. Too many future problems if you put any kind of mileage on them. The new Frontier is based on the old one with a few updates. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

[@DLK262]

Let’s see how much negativity my company gets with this merger? Come on Karen’s.

[@rodgood]

I am waiting for the Buick /Jeep take over . Bring back our Jeeps .

[@beexiong2995]

Unibody Frontier coming 😂

[@WeSRT4]

I'm not sure about the truck part of this equation.... I think they need to keep the Ridgeline and probably come out with a full size under the Nissan name plate. The Frontier is just so dated and crude... Honda is making a mistake!!! First little bit of info looks like it will take a unique offering. Renault needs to be forced out of the equation!!! The more I sit hear and listen it reminds me of my time working for a Japanese company. Stupidity galore! I'm calling it now... this will lead to the failure of both brands.

[@santiagohills3997]

My prediction: Mitsubishi will fully exit the US market, allowing Nissan to go even more down-market. Everyone with a credit score over 650 will be sent across the street to Honda. I do not see much of a future for Infiniti. Acura has done a decent job occupying the space Buick held 50 years ago. Infiniti hasn’t been relevant for 20 years.

[@elbowjoe361]

Honda has a long history of developing and maintaining a solid brand reputation. Quality of any product with a “Honda” emblem is much higher than anything with a Nissan emblem. (At least in the U.S.) I agree with one comment above regarding the Ridge. It’s a great vehicle but it deserves a more robust makeover in line with a true body on frame truck like their off road racing truck. - and without a turbo. I’ve been holding my breath for that one for a while now. Although this merger provides capital, it does nothing for the Honda brand image. It’s too bad Honda couldn’t have made whatever moves it’s going to make on its own….

[@padfoo]

Not entirely true, Altima vs. Accord the Honda wins every time... However, a vehicle like the Patrol is world-class, especially in its newest release. It has great quality and reliability, Honda doesn't even play in the body on the world of trucks.

[@vancecost]

Keep the naturally aspirated V6 that is in the Frontier already. Yes they can offer those Dumb Butts out there a 4-Banger as an option, but please keep the Nissan naturally aspirated V-6

[@NeilShatula]

1:31 1:32

[@fscottgray9784]

Hondasan Globally? If Mitsubishi joins how about Hondasanishi?

[@gregkocher5352]

Hondanissishi

[@pedrofernandez8729]

If Nissan's quality does not improve, they can no longer blame Renault for it. Step 1. Get rid of that awful CVT they make.

[@dang5553]

I hope what is good at Nissan does not go away frontier is awesome btw Toyota taco is junk always in the shop now a days

[@The8Don]

That's because a good percentage of toyota vehicles go to the middle east and their wars, lol

[@CM-tt3zn]

Quality is gonna go down for Honda even more I’m buying a Toyota

[@cwqrpportable]

You’re jumping from the frying pan into the fire now!

[@seymorefact4333]

😂 honda is on shaky grounds. BYD will buy honda nissan within three years

[@magnoliap5824]

So Japan is going to let China buy their automobile companies? No.

[@mike9588]

Would love to see Hondas hybrid system essentially be modified to copy the ram REV, with a bigger engine whether that be a v6 or 2 liter turbo, with 2 electric motors and a decent size battery pack

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

I own three Hondas and an Acura, it might be concern is Nissan quality is absolute garbage and I hope they don’t bring down the Honda or Acura brands.

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

Can’t even spell _Acura_ right, don’t think Nissan and Honda are worried about you 😂

[@kaiserman6667]

The ONLY issue with Nissan was the shitty CVT transmissions they had in earlier cars, which as of a few years ago have apparently remedied. I’d put their reliability up against Honda any day.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@ some of their cars I would. I think the frontier everyone can agree has been a very reliable quality vehicle. I think the Titan was an excellent truck as well even though the 5.6 L V8 did have some major issues long-term. Head gaskets were notorious for going out post 150,000 miles. It’s their little cars that were absolute piles of shit on wheels.

[@quieropoder]

Profits 🤣🤣 heelll no