Nissan’s Vision Inspires at SEMA 2025
At the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nissan ignited the imagination of enthusiasts by unveiling four spectacular concept vehicles that redefine adventure, capability, and customization. Each build, inspired by Nissan’s commitment to performance and innovation, demonstrates how owners can use Nissan models as a canvas for their passions and lifestyles.
Nissan Dune Patrol: Desert Racing Heritage Meets Modern Innovation
Paying tribute to the legendary Nissan Patrol’s desert racing history, the Dune Patrol concept elevates the PRO-4X’s rugged abilities with a custom long-travel racing suspension, widened fenders, and NISMO 18-inch AXIS beadlock wheels wrapped in massive 37-inch tires. The build is packed with NISMO Off Road prototypes designed for ultimate durability, including high clearance bumpers, rock sliders, skid plates, and off-road lighting. Storage solutions and adventure gear—roof cases, MOLLE panels, onboard air, and a long-range antenna—prepare this ultra-capable support vehicle for the harshest off-road events.
Frontier Rapid Runner: Trailgater Transformed for Kayak Adventures
Returning with a radical new look, the Frontier Rapid Runner transforms last year’s tailgating rig into a thrill-seeker made for white-water kayaking. Designed by POWERNATION TV, this project leverages the Frontier PRO-4X’s strengths, adding NISMO roof and bed racks for kayak hauling and prototype ASCEND wheels on 37-inch tires. A widened track, custom tubular doors, and enhanced bumpers make it trail-ready, while practical upgrades—paddle and wetsuit storage, portable shower, and solar charging—ensure comfort for paddlers on wild water expeditions.
Forsberg Racing NISMO GT-Z: Race-Ready Z for GRIDLIFE
Continuing a longstanding collaboration, Forsberg Racing unveils the NISMO GT-Z, a track-focused NISMO Z built for competition in the GRIDLIFE GLGT series in 2026. Loaded with NISMO performance parts, this concept demonstrates how Nissan and NISMO empower enthusiasts to upgrade their vehicles for high-performance motorsports. SEMA guests can experience the GT-Z’s thrill through a custom racing simulator in the Nissan booth.
Forsberg Racing Patrol: Turbocharged Classic, Modern Power
Combining heritage with extreme performance, Forsberg Racing also transformed a classic Y60-generation Nissan Patrol into a turbocharged beast. Featuring a 1,000-horsepower Nissan TB48 4.8-liter inline-six, custom NISMO beadlock wheels, and off-road tires, this unique build highlights the Patrol’s legacy as a global icon in racing and overlanding, with all enhancements remaining true to Nissan’s engineering roots.
Nissan’s Commitment to Creative Driving
Nissan’s presence at SEMA 2025 proves its dedication to inspiring customers and enthusiasts to explore limitless possibilities. By showcasing these adrenaline-pumping concepts, Nissan underscores its vision for vehicles that excite, support active lifestyles, and continually push the boundaries of what’s possible on and off the road.